Diversity is a word that has been talked about for quite a long time now, if we understand diversity, it in simple terms is visible and invisible traits that result in broader experiences among humans and the living. The world has become globalised in nature where businesses are operating all across cultures, languages, and geographies. Fostering diversity is a strategic imperative.
In 2015, the United Nations outlined 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at eradicating poverty, protecting our planet, and ensuring equality for all. These goals address a wide range of global challenges, including climate change, the biodiversity crisis, and pressing health issues like antibiotic resistance and cancer. Biological scientists play a crucial role in tackling these challenges and can also benefit from the diverse career opportunities available to them.
Dr Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology and Sports Complex (SurTech), a JIS Group Educational Initiative and Idea-O-Meter successfully hosted the ‘Academia and Industrial Summit 2024’ on 8 November at the SurTech Campus at Dumdum, Kolkata, to bridge the gap between academia and industry, creating invaluable opportunities for SurTech students.
Bhaber Pathshala (or Bhabshala) was started in 2022 in a place called Mohishdhal Moujar, just 10 km away from Shantiniketan station with probably the same peripheral vision of spreading the essential mediums of art and activities. Four people and their need to create communities started this space. Arnab Sengupta, Meenu Baske, Pritam Chakraborty, and Anjan Das started the initiative to teach the local Santali kids.
Technology integration has become indispensable for keeping students engaged and optimising their learning process. Immersive learning, in particular, has revolutionised how students can engage with academic content.
In a conversation with The Statesman, B M Satish, dean, School of Engineering at Mohan Babu University talks about how crucial it is to prepare students to take on leadership roles in the fields of automation, green technology and how their role as engineers would evolve.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making a significant impact across various sectors, and education is no exception to it. A UNESCO report highlights that AI has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in education today, via innovative teaching and learning practices.
The Gutti Koya tribals in the state live in remote habitations, located deep inside the forests, where they have no access to modern amenities such as electricity and no schools as well. In most cases, the children have to travel long distances through the forest and even cross flooded streams during monsoons to reach state-run schools, making it impossible for them to attend regularly.
Soft skills, also referred to as emotional intelligence or social abilities, enhance a person's capacity for handling both personal and professional situations effectively. These include communication, adaptability, and emotional regulation. Homeschooling enables the individual development of these skills, enhancing the significance of learning compared to traditional academic methods.
In an age where digital disruption and global challenges redefine industries overnight, the question isn't just who is leading today but who will lead us tomorrow.
