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NSDC-Mercedes-Benz MoU at the STAR Global Conference 2025 and affordable. Awards include the
in Istanbul, (Turkiye), for fostering India Prestigious University Award,
Delhi, october 10. “As one million peace through higher education. offering up to £4,000 (Rs.4 lakh),
youth join our workforce every month, “The Global South must shake off NTU International Merit Scholarships
India must harness this demographic its practice of being just a recipient of (£3,000) and the NTU International
dividend through equity, inclusion, information and values; it must create Scholarship (£2,000).
and opportunity. We are all witness- these on its own, and these must be Ranked #1 in the UK for Employ-
ing how India is changing — the very rooted in ethics, inclusion, and social ability (Uni Compare, 2025), NTU
fabric of our society is transforming. justice. When we define excellence, we partners with over 2,000 companies
Women are emerging as true change need to emphasise the importance of in the UK and internationally, offering
agents — in sports, industry, STEM, impact over prestige, put collabora- students professional placements and
and education — empowering not just tion over competition. We must rede- paid internships. All undergraduate
themselves, but their families and fine excellence to value impact over courses at NTU include at least 240
communities. The government envi- prestige, collaboration over competi- hours of integrated work-like experi-
sions employing 45 million people tion, and put purpose ahead of profit. ence.
in the mobility sector with 9 million The university of the future will be “NTU’s focus on employability
in the EV ecosystem,” said Jayant inclusive, innovative, and in harmony combined with financial support, en-
Chaudhary, Minister of State in with existence,” said Dr. C. Raj Ku- sures our students acquire academic
the Union Ministry of Skill Develop- mar, JGU Founding Vice Chancellor, excellence and career-ready skills, set-
ment and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), while accepting the prestigious award. ting them up for success after gradu-
speaking on the occasion of an MoU The STAR Global Conference is an ation,” says Anna Audhali, Senior
between the National Skill Develop- assembly of scholars, practitioners, Regional Manager, Nottingham Trent
ment Corporation (NSDC) and Mer- and leaders from across disciplines University.
cedes-Benz India, that launched its and professions, from around the
IGNiTE 4.0 programme. world. This gathering in Istanbul, ti- UoW postgrad awards
The IGNiTE 4.0 programme in- tled ‘Advancing Local Knowledge for
tends to skill 1,000 youth from eco- a Brighter and Sustainable Future’, Delhi, october 1. University of Worces-
nomically challenged backgrounds was designed to promote the role of ter (U0W) is enhancing opportunities
in future-ready automotive technolo- universities in recognising, reward- for Indian students by offering merit-
gies, especially electric vehicles (EVs) ing, and sustaining diverse knowledge based scholarships of up to £3,000
and Industry 4.0, ensuring at least ecologies. per year for postgraduate courses
30 percent participation of women. “JGU’s dedication to integrating commencing January 2026.
Training will be conducted in two ad- local knowledge with global perspec- According to the Graduate Out-
vanced Skill Development Centres to tives resonates deeply with STAR comes Survey 2024, U0W consis-
be established at Manav Rachna In- Scholars Network’s goals. Together, tently delivers strong outcomes, with
ternational Institute of Research and we can continue to build ecosystems 96 percent of graduates securing
Studies (Delhi-NCR) and MIT ADT of hope, knowledge, and sustainable employment or further study with-
University (Pune). development,” added Prof. (Dr.) Ut- in 15 months of completing degree
“This initiative aligns perfectly with tam Gaulee, President of the STAR programmes. “Every year, over 500
our global commitment to sustainabil- Scholars Network. students are employed by the univer-
ity and social responsibility, whilst ad- sity, while more than 1,000 industry
dressing industry’s growing demand Nottingham Trent partnerships provide opportunities
for skilled professionals in emerging for real-world experience, helping
technologies like electric mobility and scholarships students from India and around the
Industry 4.0,” added Emrah Oezer, world, become graduate-ready to suc-
Director & CFO, Mercedes-Benz In- Delhi, october 7. Nottingham Trent ceed in the global workforce,” says a
dia. University (NTU) has introduced UoW spokesperson.
merit-based scholarships for Indian Adds Nick Slade, Deputy VC
Star Peace Award 2025 students enrolling in business, tech- and head of International & Exter-
nology, art and design and social sci-
nal Affairs: “Our merit-based schol-
Istanbul, october 12. O.P. Jindal Glob- ences study programmes before Janu- arships and career-focused degree
al University, Sonipat (Haryana) was ary 2026. These scholarships provide programmes are designed to provide
conferred the Global Education for tuition fee discounts of up to 50 per- students the skills, experience, and
Peace Award 2025 by the Society of cent for postgrad students to make confidence they need to succeed in
Transnational Academic Researchers studying in the UK more accessible global and Indian job markets.”

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