Tag: Education
PPP to combat antimicrobial resistance in India
The ICMR and pharma major, Pfizer are in the process of instituting a ‘Centre to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance’ in New Delhi, as part of the MoU signed recently. This project will help address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in India.............
Govt increases agricultural education budget to attract youth
Government of India has started implementing many programmes towards strengthening Agricultural Education, Research and Extension for a long-term and sustainable development in agriculture..........
Need to correct the foundations of biotech education!
Classrooms today are designed in such a way that they only teach a student to look into their immediate future, up until their next exam or entrances, writes Adarsh Raj................
BV Survey: Biotech still attractive but bereft of good career options,...
The recent first of its kind biotech student perception conducted by BioVoice has revealed that while majority of students are still fascinated by the subject, they are equally disappointed with the lack of enough opportunities or good career profiles............
Majority of students hopeful of a good career in biotech!
While the latest changes brought into the system are well appreciated, there is a huge need for increased student industry interactions besides a thrust on translational research and communication...........
“Academia’s conservatism has to give way to enhanced industry engagement”
Mentioned Dr Anil Wali, Managing Director, Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in a recent conversation with the Biovoice News. Read the detailed interview..........
ICGEB establishes a Joint Fellowship Programme with Cambridge University
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has entered into an agreement with the Cambridge University to provide 5 years fixed fellowship to researchers working on innovative ideas........
NITI Aayog selects 3 States for transformative change in health &...
A Program Management Unit to push for efficiency and efficacy in governance structures and service delivery will now be available in the six chosen States for a period of 30 months......
Lupin partners AAO to accelerate ophthalmic medical education in India
The agreement signed by Lupin with American Academy of Ophthalmology is expected to expand reach of physician-developed, industry-leading clinical training programs.............
President addresses annual convocation of the IISc, Bengaluru
The President of India, Mr Pranab Mukherjee mentioned that the Indian Institute of Science has consistently maintained its reputation of being India’s premier institute of higher education and research............