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IIT-M’s new programme young people practicing social entre- tel, enjoying mess food and getting to
preneurship and innovation. know about our unique geo-thermal
Chennai, august 1. The Indian Institute According to an ANU spokesper- cooling system, going trekking across
of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) an- son, in the first semester of the second the green campus, and experienc-
nounced that its three-year B.Sc de- year, students enrolled in the varsity’s ing the Astachal moment at sunset
gree course in programming and data BTCC programme will receive micro- are some of the experiences students
science can be converted into a four- grants from Solv(ED) aggregating can look forward to under this pro-
year BS degree in data science and ap- Rs.400,000 for initiating projects gramme,” says Prof. Rajesh Khan-
plications. Moreover while reading for addressing climate change. Solv(ED) na, president of NIIT University.
the BS degree, students have the op- will disburse micro-grants funding to
tion of doing an eight-month appren- ANU students for developing projects Cornell-JGU concordat
ticeship or project with corporates or under the Solv(ED) Youth Innovation
research institutes. Challenge. sonipat, august 23. Cornell University,
“This unique programme is careful- “MIT Solv(ED) is very excited to Ithaca (USA) and O.P. Jindal Global
ly designed to offer students multiple welcome BTCC students into our com- University, Sonipat (India) signed an
entry and exit options with learners munity. During the course of this year, MoA (memorandum of agreement)
awarded certificate, diploma and de- ANU’s BTCC students will have access which enables both universities to
grees on completion of one, two and to workshops, events, challenges and build substantive partnerships and
three years. This provides flexibil- funding opportunities to enable them collaborate across all their schools and
ity to learners and empowers them to design climate change solutions of programmes.
to choose subjects of their choice to which they will be proud,” said Gaby Earlier this year, Cornell Univer-
complete this programme. Students Gonzalez, senior officer, Solv(ED) at sity launched its Cornell Global Hubs
currently in class XII can also apply MIT, speaking on the occasion. initiative in strategic locations world-
for admission into the programme,” Added Dr. Miniya Chatterji, wide to connect Cornell with reputed
explains an IIT-M spokesperson. founding-director of the ANU School peer institutions and their communi-
“IIT-M’s contemporary BS in data for Climate Action: “This is a high- ties, countries, and regions. “Hubs
science and applications degree pro- potential, powerful collaboration be- are broad partnerships that combine
vides access to high-quality IIT edu- tween MIT Solv(ED) and ANU. It will research, learning, and engagement to
cation to learners across the country. motivate our students to dream big bring faculty, students, alumni, busi-
Data science is one of the emerging and equip them with tangible skills to nesses, and the public and private sec-
subjects of the future. It is a highly implement impactful projects on the tors together. Faculty and students in
employment-oriented programme in ground.” global hubs become a vibrant network
a domain where there is high demand of transnational research and educa-
for skilled professionals,” said Prof. NU’s Campus Future tion opportunities for partner univer-
V. Kamakoti, director, IIT-Madras, sities,” explains a Cornell spokesper-
announcing launch of the programme. initiative son.
“Hubs build strong, long-term
ANU-Solv(ED) agreement new delhi, august 1. NIIT University international relationships that cre-
(NU) Neemrana (Rajasthan) offers
ate understanding and meaningful
ahmedabad, august 8. Anant National students who have completed class exchange,” said Prof. (Dr.) Wendy
University (ANU) announced that XII, opportunity to explore under- Wolford, vice provost for Interna-
the university’s four-year Bachelor of grad career programmes and experi- tional Affairs and Robert A, and Ruth
Technology in Climate Change (BTCC) ence life on the scenic NU campus in E. Polson Professor of Global Develop-
undergraduate degree programme has Neemrana. NU’s Camp Future pro- ment at Cornell University.
been accepted by the Solv(ED) com- gramme invites students and their “The new reimagined and expand-
munity of the Massachusetts Institute parents to become acquainted with ed collaboration between Cornell and
of Technology (MIT), USA. Solv(ED) the NU campus before entering high- JGU has immense potential to provide
supports sustainable solutions of tech er education. an outstanding platform for students
entrepreneurs to address the world’s Camp Future is an interactive pro- and faculty of both institutions across
most pressing problems. All ANU stu- gramme designed to provide school- all domains of mutual expertise to
dents signed up for the BTCC degree leaving students and their parents a provide holistic experiences of inter-
programme are eligible for micro- sample of NU life. “Meeting with the cultural learning,” said Prof. C. Raj
grants and tailored support from the NU leadership team, interacting with Kumar, an alumnus of Oxford and
Solv(ED) community. Solv(ED) mem- faculty of their respective streams Harvard universities and founding
bership aids institutions that support and senior students, living in the hos- vice chancellor of JGU.

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