The B.M. Birla Science Centre (BMSC), Hyderabad, the University of Udine, Italy and the International Institute for Applicable Mathematics and Information Sciences invite applications for Masters in information technology and its Ph.D programme (with or without fellowships). The eligibility criteria for the Birla Science-Udine Master’s programme is a degree in engineering/ technology/ or any equivalent degree in science and computer applications. For the Ph D programme, students with M.Sc in computer science/ mathematics/ physics/ M.Tech/ ME/ MCA from any recognised university are eligible to apply. The award of fellowships follows an agreement signed in March 2005 between BMSC and University of Udine, Italy, to establish an International Institute of Applicable Mathematics and Information Sciences. The objective of the institute is to enable budding Indian researchers to practice doctoral work in Europe and to pursue postgraduate training in informational sciences. BMSC and the University of Udine have established hubs in Hyderabad and Italy. Manipal AcuNova’s new research centre Manipal Acunova, a Bangalore-based biotechnology and clinical research firm has established its Manipal AcuNova K.H. Clinical Research Centre in Manipal (Karnataka). The centre will undertake research on generic drugs , new drug delivery systems and new chemical entities. The ambit of research activities will include pre-clinical studies, bio-availability, bio-equivalence, pharmacokinetics and clinical data management. Clinical studies will be conducted in areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology (diabetes), neurology and dental science. The centre was inaugurated by Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, chief executive of Biocon India on August 20. “With a large reservoir of scientific human resources, centres of academic excellence in biosciences, a vibrant pharmaceutical industry, and fast developing clinical capabilities, India’s biotechnology and pharma sector is poised for exponential growth and to compete globally. While the Manipal Group has always set world class standards in education and healthcare, Manipal Acunova will set new global research standards,” said D.A. Prasanna, managing director of Manipal AcuNova speaking on the occasion. Manipal AcuNova is a joint venture between the Manipal Education and Medical Group and AcuNova. The company’s clients include leading companies such as Quintiles, Ranbaxy, Biocon and Novartis among others. Manipal AcuNova has also partnered with the University of Minnesota and National Centre of Biological Sciences to conduct clinical research. IDiscoveri’s school leadership course The Delhi-based experiential learning and education consultancy firm iDiscoveri concluded its second ten-day leadership programme for school leaders in Bangalore on August 28. “The firm’s Exercising Leadership In Schools (ELS) programme prepares present and future school leaders to introduce much-needed changes in the way schools operate in India,” says Vishnu Kant, senior faculty of iDiscoveri. “ELS helps school heads to explore forms of leadership based on notions other than authority,” he adds. Designed by iDiscoveri, the programme was supported by the IT industry’s well-known Wipro Group. Founded by alumni of Harvard University, INSEAD, IIT and XLRI, iDiscoveri is a developmental education and research organisation which works in the area of school education as well as corporate executive training. The learning programmes of iDiscoveri focus on self-discovery and realisation of full potential.…
