ITM Skills U scholarships

Navi Mumbai, May 10. The School of FutureTech of ITM Skills University announced attractive scholarships for students aspiring to pursue undergrad studies in computer science engineering & artificial intelligence.

Candidates who have successfully completed Plus Two in the science stream with physics, chemistry, and mathematics (PCM) as core subjects with a minimum average of 60 percent in the class XII school-leaving examination and have applied for admission into ITM Skills University are eligible for the scholarships.

Candidates shortlisted through an entrance examination round will move to the second stage, which involves a personal interview conducted by a university panel.

“AI is transforming the way the world builds, codes, innovates, and solves problems. The role of program developers and technology professionals is evolving rapidly, with industry now seeking individuals who can work alongside AI-driven systems, automation, and intelligent technologies. At ITM Skills University, we are focused on empowering students with industry-relevant technical education and practical exposure,” said Dr. Lakshmi Mohan, Pro-Vice Chancellor of ITMSU, addressing the media.

JKLU-NTU partnership

Jaipur, May 11. JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) and Nottingham Trent University, UK (NTU), signed an MoU to generate international academic progression opportunities for JKLU students in design disciplines. Under the partnership, students enrolled in JKLU’s B.Des (Design) programme across all specialisations will be provided access to structured progression pathways and semester exchange opportunities at NTU, one of the UK’s largest and most respected universities.

The MoU empowers JKLU students to apply for 2+2 or 3+1 progression routes to pursue bachelor’s degree programmes in product design or furniture and product design at NTU. This essentially means that subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria, JKLU students could complete 2-3 years of the bachelor’s degree programme at JKLU and remainder at NTU. Moreover, following completion of the bachelor’s degree programme, JKLU students have the option to leverage a 4+1 progression route under which students may apply for the Master’s degree programme at NTU in products and furniture design or graphic communication design, among other programmes.

Commenting on the partnership with NTU, Dr. Vijaysekhar Chellaboina, Vice Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, said: “Through these academic pathways, our design students will benefit from international learning experiences, industry-oriented pedagogy, and enhanced opportunities for global careers.”

SDF’s Digital Shiksha initiative

New Delhi, May 5. With CSR support from Inno Ven Capital, the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation (SDF) registered by eponymous former India cricket star has expanded its flagship Digital Shiksha programme to Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Tughlakabad Village, one of Delhi’s largest government schools, bringing technology-enabled learning to 2,500 girl students.

“Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s focus is on making learning more accessible, intuitive and effective in schools to create impact at scale. In classrooms where resources are limited but aspirations are not, the introduction of digital learning can make a meaningful difference to how students engage with education every day,” says Sophie Dhawan, COO of the foundation.

SDF’s Digital Shiksha initiative is active across 25 schools with an aggregate enrolment of 20,000 students nationwide, with focus on improving engagement, strengthening conceptual understanding and enabling better learning outcomes. Digital Shiksha transforms classrooms through the installation of state-of-the-art Interactive Flat Panels and a licensed K-12 digital curriculum, enabling a more engaging visual learning experience.

Wadhwani-Gates MoU

New delhi, May 20. Wadhwani Foundation and the Gates Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem through a National Innovation Network (NIN), an extension of the Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN).

The partnership will enable transformative research and entrepreneurial innovation in areas of high societal impact including health, nutrition, biotechnology, genomics, medtech, and other emerging sectors aligned with India’s development priorities. Under the MoU, Gates Foundation will support five NIN Centres of Excellence (CoEs) over five years, beginning with two centres this year. The supported NIN COEs will help researchers advance innovations beyond laboratory-stage research.

Since its launch, WIN has supported over 50 high-potential projects across healthtech, medtech, biotechnology, and quantum technologies, and established CoEs in top-ranked institutions including IIT-Bombay, IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Hyderabad, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, and Indian Institute of Science.

“This MoU will support these innovations by investing in translational pathways that can enable India’s research talent to move ideas from discovery to deployment. We see this as core to the Gates Foundation’s work in India,” said Archna Vyas, Director, India Gates Foundation, speaking on the occasion. NIN aims to establish 250 CoEs across India over the next three-five years through partner host institutions, she added.