Science day celebration
KIIT College of Engineering organised a science exhibition as part of its National Science Day celebrations. The chairman of KIIT Group of Colleges inaugurated the exhibition, which displayed models and experiments covering various aspects of science. About 50 exhibits, including models of engines, lasers, smart houses, kidneys, mitochondrial functions, personalised medicines, bio-indicators, magical flowers, and also experiments in the fields of biology and chemistry were showcased.
There were a number of working models on display as part of the exhibition. One among them was a model depicting a modern form of water recycling.
Convocation ceremony
The AD Design School, New Delhi, hosted its annual convocation ceremony at Panchshila Club recently. 103 students attended the ceremony, many of whom completed their advanced diploma level in Interior Design. Prof MS Satsangi, a veteran from the field of architecture, architects Ruchita Gupta and Shikha Agarwal and Tanay Jaithaliya were the guests of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Amar Singh Saini, chairman, AD The Design school, said, “I would like to congratulate the batch of 2015 with immense pride and wish them good luck for their future and success.” He added, “From today onwards, your life will be changed and all of you will have lots of fun, responsibilities and excitement in your professional career.”
Public library movement
The NASSCOM Foundation has announced launch of the Indian Public library Movement (IPlM), a multi-stakeholder effort to revitalise and transform public libraries into inclusive knowledge and information centres catering to the information needs of communities across India.
The IPlM seeks to change the landscape of public libraries and the services they provide to the country’s citizens. The movement will start by reaching out to a million library users at 300 district-level libraries and proving them with community driven services such as computer training classes to build digital skills, access to online information about agriculture and health, a safe place for students to study, and learning opportunities for people of all ages.
Newcastle ties-up with iit-d
The Newcastle University, UK, has tied-up with IIT-D on various research and education programmes. Several areas of mutual interest and research synergy have been identified and discussed by the two institutes.
Though, initially focussed on water resources the relationship has evolved with strengths in the following areas: Cyber security, transport and environment, antibiotic resistance, quality and innovation and knowledge transfer, smart grids and telecommunications and catchment hydrology and water management. They are also looking at further cooperation in the area of nano-technology.
Commenting on the tie-up, Prof Richard Davies, pro-VC, engagement and internationalisation, Newcastle University, UK, said: “Our vision is to be a world-class university. We can apply the excellence of our teaching and research to local and global challenges. Our partnership with IIT-D will go a long way towards helping us fulfil this ambition.”
SHRM strategic alliance
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), India, has entered into an alliance with BTI Consultants, the global consulting firm specialising in board and executive search, talent management, career transition and leadership development.
The alliance translates into delivering customised professional development programmes. These programmes will primarily focus on HR transformation, change management, leadership development and coaching.
Speaking on the partnership, Achal Khanna, CEO, SHRM India, said: “We see the partnership as a win-win relationship. Our array of solutions focussed on today’s leaders helps organisations better align their people to the organisation’s goal and ethos. Working with BTI will help us widen our reach in the market.”
“We are delighted to partner with SHRM India. This partnership will auger well for the leadership fraternity at large. We hope this partnership is leveraged by corporate leaders and helps them lead more effectively,” James Agrawal, MD, BTI Consultants India, said.
Interviews at imi
The International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi, has announced interview dates of its four courses— Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM), Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (PGDM-B&FS) and Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (EXPGDM). Interviews will be conducted between March 16-18 at B-10, Qutab Institutional Area, Tara Crescent, New Delhi -16.
The institute has been conducting the selection process in nine cities, including New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar since February 18 and will continue to do so till March 20.
The PGDM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-B&FS are two-year programmes. The EXPGDM is a 15-month programme aimed at middle-level managers with a minimum of five years’ work experience. It includes 10.5 months of course work at the IMI, New Delhi, and a 5-week optional course at a partner business school in Europe/USA.