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Biological sciences: Addressing global challenges while building a successful career

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.

SurTech hosts summit to encourage industry interactions for students

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.

What did you learn in school today?

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.

How AI is revolutionising interactive displays in education

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.

Paving the way for education- Empowering tribal children of Gutti Koya

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.

Teaching soft skills in homeschooling – Raising future innovators

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.

Need for nutrition health education among youth to change the way India eats

In recent years, India has witnessed significant changes in dietary habits, particularly among its youth. The Global Nutrition Report (2021) states that poor food choices and a sedentary lifestyle are to blame for the increase in obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, while malnutrition and undernutrition still exist, especially in children and adolescents.