In addition to knowledge and technical expertise, skills such as communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are essential for personal and professional development.
According to UNESCO, almost 50 per cent of higher education students suffer from mental health challenges.
The Department of Philosophy, Presidency University, Kolkata recently hosted a national seminar on – ‘Immanuel Kant’s Philosophy – Celebrating 300 years of Kant.’
Higher education is often viewed as the gateway to career success, yet in today’s rapidly evolving job market, a degree alone no longer guarantees employability.
While there have been active conversations about emphasising experiential learning and integrating technology into the curriculum, another key area for educational institutions is to focus on fostering leadership skills, a much sought-after trait for present-day employers.
A compelling statistic from a UK-based AI competitive intelligence platform highlights that more than half of Fortune 500 companies from 2003 no longer exist. The reasons include failure to innovate, weak strategy, slow adaptability, misaligned marketing, dysfunctional corporate culture, and compromised product or service quality.
Kuhoo Mitra is an artist and illustrator with a passion for children’s books, Illustrated Nursery Rhymes being her first published work that showcases her illustrations and designs.
In today’s fast-paced world, technology isn’t just shaping industries; it’s also reshaping education. For women, especially those facing barriers to traditional learning, education technology (EdTech) is proving to be a powerful equaliser.
The phrase ‘the workforce is changing’ is often tossed around, but the truth is far more fundamental. The technological revolution has profoundly transformed human existence, and the working environment is no exception.
To commemorate a historic international collaboration with South Korea's Kyungdong University (KDU) Global, the Training and Placement Cell of Budge Budge Institute of Technology, Kolkata, organised a seminar on 11 February.
