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IIT-K-JKCL partnership through multiple devices such as lap- dra Sama (co-founder, RedBus)
tops, mobile phones and desktop sys- among others, to underwrite the in-
KANPUR, OCTOBER 26. IIT-Kanpur and tems. stitution.
JK Cement Ltd (JKCL, estb.1975), “Digital Library is a testament to Through a flagship part-time
signed an MoU (memorandum of un- our commitment to support the Union StoaMBA program, the school will en-
derstanding) to collaborate in the con- government in its mission to provide courage professionals to join start-ups
struction of a super specialty hospital learners with the most affordable, flex- and grow in business management
on the IIT-K campus. JKCL has con- ible and student-friendly e-text solu- roles “at a fraction of the cost and time
sented to support the initiative with tions. With over 4,000+ e-book titles, of a traditional MBA”.
CSR (corporate social responsibility) we are certain that our vast repository “Stoa School provides the benefits
funding of Rs.60 crore. of content by renowned authors will of an MBA without heavy investment
The MoU is part of the IIT-K’s en- help us cater to the growing demand and it has within its fold, marquee
deavour to catalyse a paradigm shift for quality resources and enable India founders from the Indian and US
in medical research and innovation to become a global study destination,” start-up ecosystem,” says V ai b hav
in India. Under the agreement, IIT- said R aj e s h P an k aj ak s han , direc- Do m k un dw ar, founder, Better
K will establish a School of Medical tor of Pearson India, speaking on the Capital.
Research and Technology (SMRT) occasion. Currently, Stoa School has an en-
and centers of excellence on futuristic rolment of 300 students including
medicines as additions to the super EuroSchool’s nature alumni of IITs, BITS-Pilani, and Ox-
specialty hospital. ford and Harvard universities.
“We are very grateful for the gen- school
erous contribution of JKCL towards ABEA-Renzulli
establishing a super specialty hospi- BENGALURU, OCTOBER 22. EuroSchool
tal which will benefit the residents is set to inaugurate its 14th school collaboration
of Kanpur as well as people from countrywide and fifth campus in Ben-
other parts of the country. The pro- galuru early next year. Spread across MUMBAI, OCTOBER 8. Aditya Birla Edu-
posed hospital will be associated with five acres, the CBSE-affiliated EuroS- cation Academy (ABEA), a profession-
our School of Medical Research and chool, Bannerghatta, Bengaluru, is al development institute for teachers,
Technology and will play an important designed to accommodate 2,000 stu- has partnered with the Renzulli Cen-
role in driving IIT-K’s innovations in dents — from Jr. KG-class XII. This ter for Creativity, Gifted Education,
medical science and technology,” said new school will become operational in and Talent Development of Connecti-
P ro f . Ab hay K aran di k ar, director the academic year 2022-23. cut University, USA. The purpose
of IIT-K, speaking on the occasion. “Inspired by the world’s best teach- of the collaboration agreement is to
er — Mother Nature — every aspect introduce a six-week Schoolwide En-
Pearson presents Digital of the school is designed to encour- richment Program (SEP) for teachers.
age children to be one with nature.
“At Aditya Birla Education Acad-
Library Classes will no longer be limited to emy, we are committed to providing
the four walls of classrooms. Instead relevant courses to educators seeking
DELHI, OCTOBER 26. Pearson India — a we will have learning in and outside to enhance their skills in this fast-
subsidiary of Pearson Plc, UK which school, enabling our children to learn changing world. In this endeavour,
markets its products and services from and around Nature — our first we are happy to offer SEP which is
in 200 countries worldwide — has teacher,” says R ahul De s h an de , specially designed to train teachers
p
launched Digital Library, a com- CEO, EuroSchool. to fulfill the learning requirements of
prehensive digital learning solution brilliant young minds in India. I am
providing institutes, teachers and Start-ups B-school confident that educators will derive
learners with a vast range of e-book tremendous advantage through these
collections and digital content across NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 27. Stoa School enriching courses,” says e e rj a B i r -
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multiple disciplines. — India’s first online business school l a, founder and chairperson of ABEA.
According to a company spokes- focused on developing talent for the “ABEA teachers are deeply im-
person, the new digital library offers startup economy — has roped in Ni- mersed in learning about the SEP
online reading content and quick thin Kamath (co-founder, Zerodha); model and the ways through which
revision tools such as voice notes, Kunal Shah (founder, CRED); Gagan teachers can develop the multiple
highlights, hyperlinks and weblinks Biyani (co-founder, Udemy); Richa intelligences of students,” adds Dr.
and access to study material 24x7. Kar (co-founder, Zivame); Raveen J o s e p h R e n z ul l i , founder of the
Students can access the digital library Sastry (co-founder, Myntra); Phanin- Renzulli Center, USA.

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