Convocation ceremony
The Indian School of Business and Finance (ISBF) recently held its convocation ceremony at India International Centre for UG students batches 2014-15 and 2015-2016 and diploma graduates of 2015-2016. The chief guest was John Ferrá, deputy director of University of london International Programs. The guest of honor was Joanne Harris, associate director for Student Experience, University of london, International Academy. Founder-director of ISBF Jitin Chadha was also present.
Speaking at the event John Ferrá said: “Through our affiliated centres we provide intellectual abilities in the students. We also foster a sense of creative thinking, subject discipline and problem solving skills among the students as well as in the faculties so that there would be healthy discussion in between the students and teachers.”
The convocation was also attended by faculty members and students.
— Anchal Sharma
Talent Support Exam
FIITJEE Talent Support Exam for aspirants of JEE 2017 (XII studying /pass students) is an All India level Assessment Exam where the students will get to know their projected rank in JEE. It will also help them to know their standing and to analyse their present position, along with the shortcomings.
Students will also get effective suggestions to plug loopholes so that they can plan their study schedule and remove their weaknesses to perform to their optimum potential on the JEE day.
The last date for offline registration is October 12, 2016, and October 13, 2016 is the last date for online registration. For online registration, log on to www.fiitjeelogin.com.
PG certificate programme
Talentedge is offering live and interactive learning in digital format and has collaborated with MICA to offer a PG certificate programme.
The programme has been specially designed for learners who seek to enhance their knowledge of digital marketing. The programme will give working professionals and entrepreneurs an opportunity to gain specialised and comprehensive knowledge that will help them market their products and services worldwide, using online mediums.
GAA Signs MoU with SpeedJet Aviation
Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), part of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, has entered the Indian market through an agreement with domestic aviation training institute, SpeedJet Aviation. The new partnership between GAA and SpeedJet Aviation offers Indian students a competitive advantage in the aviation industry that is at par with international norms.
This move is a first-of-its-kind for GAA in the Asian market to offer a comprehensive range of structured training programs for all aviation personnel including pilots, cabin crew, engineers and ground staff with training sessions in GAA’s training facility at Bahrain.
Announcing the partnership, Capt Dharamraj Shukla, director SpeedJet Aviation said: “The aviation industry is on a high-growth trajectory with India likely to become the third-largest aviation market by 2020. As of now, Indian airlines are reporting increased profitability, low-cost carriers have placed heavy orders for new aircraft, there are multitude of new airports coming up and FDI flows into domestic airlines have surged. All these factors combined will lead to a sharp spike in demand for trained aviation personnel. We are confident that with GAA’s brand and credibility, we will be able to attract and hone the best talent for the industry”.
association with the library of Mistakes
Flame University, the pioneer in liberal Arts Education in India, recently announced its association with the library of Mistakes, Edinburgh, a charitable venture founded to promote the study of financial history. This is the first ever international association made by the library of Mistakes.
The library of Mistakes provides a comprehensive collection of books and other materials related to business, economics, corporate and financial history. The university’s Vivekananda library will be the first international branch in Pune. The university has taken this step in its endeavour to constantly redefine education in India, promoting the study of business history, financial markets and value investing.
The library provides a resource for the study of mistakes made in the sphere of business and finance, learning from the economic disasters of the past and improving financial understanding.
nationwide hunt for young masterminds
Seven Seas, Merck’s heritage brand recently announced the launch of — Seven Seas Academy, a nationwide hunt for India’s young masterminds. The activity will reach out to more than 60,000 students across 200 schools in 10 cities including Delhi, where more than 6,000 students across 20 schools will be targeted.
A child’s brain development today is one of the most important aspects of their growth, with our research suggesting that most mothers today, are concerned about how their children will excel academically.
There is intense competition, leading to high levels of parental and peer pressure and every mother looks for solutions to ensure her children excel.
Speaking about this initiative, Anand Nambiar, MD, Merck India said: “The academy is yet another testament to our commitment to children’s health in India. With its emphasis on brain development in children, the initiative aims to be a platform that identifies, nurtures and unlocks the true potential of India’s children, in partnership with leading schools.”