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Physics Wallah (PW) Announces 200 Crore Scholarships for Students in PWNSAT 2023 at their launch

editor — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 09:39:44 +0000

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PW (Physics Wallah), a leading unicorn Ed-Tech company, that has played a pivotal role in democratizing education at scale in India has announced the launch of its PWNSAT 2023 (Physics Wallah National Scholarship cum Admission Test). The exam will be conducted in both offline and online mode and will be open to students of class 6 to 12, as well as droppers, who are aspiring to study for JEE or NEET.

Ankit Gupta, CEO Vidyapeeth Offline, PW said, “The PWNSAT exam is our way of giving back to our robust student community and helping more students achieve their dreams of studying engineering or medicine. Last year, the PWNSAT exam was a huge success. The exam helped more than 1.1 lakh students and over 120 crores worth of scholarships were distributed. We believe that every student deserves access to quality education, regardless of their financial background.”

This year, Physics Wallah is offering scholarships worth 200 crores to students who perform well in the PWNSAT exam. The exam will be held on October 1st, 8th, and 15th, 2023 in offline mode and students can give the exam from 1st October to 15th October in online mode. Registration for the exam can be done through the PW website, and app, or at the nearest offline PW center now until October 15th, 2023. The results of the exam will be announced on October 20th, 2023.

Students will also be able to study at Vidyapeeth centers from experienced faculty members through these scholarships. The Vidyapeeth Centers are located across the country and offer a comprehensive curriculum covering everything students need to learn for JEE/NEET, and Physics Wallah consistently delivers exceptional results.

This year, Physics Wallah is expecting even more students to participate in the PWNSAT exam. The organisation is confident that the PWNSAT exam will help more students achieve their dreams of studying engineering or medicine.

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Australian Higher Education Sector Sees Significant Recovery Amidst Pandemic

editor — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 06:45:20 +0000

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Australian universities have witnessed a significant recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting an additional 42,830 students in April 2023, a remarkable increase from the previous year. This growing number of international students is a testament to the resilience of the Australian education sector, which has been steadily regaining its pre-pandemic strength.

Raghwa Gopal, CEO of education management company M Square Media (MSM), commented, “The surge in student numbers we're seeing is a strong indicator of the global trust in Australian universities. Despite the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, students worldwide are choosing Australia as their study destination, recognizing the quality and value of the education here.”

Economic Contributions of International Students

The influx of international students has significant economic implications. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, international students contributed over $40.1 billion to the Australian economy and supported more than 250,000 jobs. In 2022, despite the pandemic, international students still managed to contribute $25.5 billion to the economy. Furthermore, students pursuing education online added an extra $3.5 billion, reinforcing the value of international students to the Australian economy.

Gopal commented, “International students not only bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms, but they also significantly bolster the economy. Their contribution goes beyond the tuition fees; they also spend on housing, dining, transportation, and other services, thus supporting local businesses and creating jobs.”

Challenges for International Students

While the growth in student numbers is a positive sign, there have been reports of financial struggles and rising living costs affecting the student community. Many international students in Australia have experienced food insecurity, as a result of the financial stress of living and studying in a foreign country.

Despite these challenges, research shows a decline in the percentage of international students in Sydney and Melbourne experiencing financial insecurity, falling from 44 percent in 2019 to 30 percent in 2020. Gopal noted, “While it's encouraging to see this decline, it's crucial that we continue to support our international students and find ways to mitigate the financial challenges they face.”

Future of Australian Higher Education

Australia's decision during the pandemic to instruct international students to return to their home countries led to the loss of many students. However, efforts are being made to restore student enrollment to pre-pandemic levels.

As of December 2022, over 600,000 international students were studying in Australia, with a majority hailing from China and India. These figures indicate a bright future for Australia's international education sector, reflecting its global appeal and the high value placed on Australian education.

Gopal also noted, “The resilience and adaptability demonstrated by Australian universities have been remarkable. While there are still hurdles to overcome, the future of international education in Australia looks promising.”

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Springer Nature Opens its First Academic Research Lab in India at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions

editor — Tue, 31 May 2022 03:05:29 +0000

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Built on the tenets of innovation, science, research and technology the lab will be the source and hub of innovation, research and education, helping researchers create innovative ideas and equipping them with the skills needed to enter the workforce

Springer Nature has launched its first Academic Research Lab in India at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Faridabad.

Frank Vrancken Peeters, CEO, Springer Nature Group, is inaugurating the Springer Nature Academic Research Lab at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions at Faridabad, India

The Springer Nature Academic Research Lab will facilitate faculty research into new areas while offering students a unique opportunity to explore interdisciplinary studies that extend beyond the boundaries of traditional programmes or departments. The main focus areas of the lab will include scientific writing and publishing, and effective collaboration in research. It will provide opportunities for students to develop technical skills, build networks, incubate ideas, and showcase innovation. It will also provide the research community, faculty and students a chance to interact with renowned researchers in their domain of expertise, twice every month and discuss and learn about the technical discoveries.

Commenting, Frank Vrancken Peeters, Chief Executive of Springer Nature, said, “Science, technology and research are the backbone of a nation. We are delighted to establish this academic research lab at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions which will not only make content of our various journals accessible for students and faculty members, but will also be the centre for knowledge sharing and incubation of ideas. At Springer Nature, we believe in opening doors to discovery and knowledge, and the Springer Nature Academic Research Lab at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions will play an important role in helping us achieve this in India.”

Also speaking at the event, Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India Private Limited said, “India is a unique country with 15,000+ STEM colleges and 900+ Universities. However, only 30% of the total number of students in our country are employment ready when they pass out from these institutions. Our aim is to equip the bright young minds in our country with the latest information, research and technology which can propel their career and give them an edge in today’s fiercely competitive world. The Springer Nature Academic Research Lab at Manav Rachna will not only pave the way for better collaborations between the industry, academia and students, but will also foster a culture of innovation and research. We hope to replicate such labs with many other universities and institutes in the future.”

The leadership at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions feels that the academic research lab in their campus will provide the students and faculty an opportunity to discuss, collaborate and incubate ideas which will lead to enhanced quality of research in the future.

Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions said, “Establishment of Springer Nature Academic Research Lab shall create an ecosystem of researchers of different age groups from all walks of life. This way, collaborative research and inter-disciplinary research opportunities will increase not just for Manav Rachna faculty and students but also for the researchers who wish to access the physical research facilities at the Springer Lab. This will also aid in building a community of researchers wherein they will get an opportunity to interact with the researchers from Springer. Access to the Springer Nature research database will also be provided to them.” He added, “Ideating, innovating and creating a new ecosystem is the main agenda of this lab that we aim to achieve with the expert guidance from research experts of Springer and Manav Rachna.”

The Lab was opened by Frank Vrancken Peeters, Chief Executive of Springer Nature in the presence of Martin Mos, Chief Operating Officer, Springer Nature; Daniel Korany, Chief Strategy Officer, Springer Nature, Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India, Matthias Wissel, CEO, Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions, Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and other senior leadership of Manav Rachna.

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World Vision India Collaborates with Global Indian International School, Singapore to Conduct Community Virtual Class Learning

editor — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:22:19 +0000

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~ Approximately 200 vulnerable children from 10 schools across Chennai, Gurgaon, New Delhi, Kanpur and Agra benefitted and got opportunity to improve their competencies in English and Mathematics ~

As our country braces itself to navigate through the third wave of COVID, World Vision India (WV India), the country’s largest child-focused humanitarian organization, focuses on ensuring that the education of the vulnerable children do not suffer. As one of the way to facilitate this- WV India collaborated with Global Indian International School (GIIS)-Singapore and conducted Community Virtual Class Learning (CVCL) for approximately 200 students of grade 4 to 5 level aged between 8 to 13 years from 10 schools across Chennai, Gurgaon, New Delhi, Kanpur and Agra.

CVCL is a virtual platform where the vulnerable students from lesser-privileged communities, are taught practical concepts that will have a learning impact in their lives. GIIS students from the 11^th grade facilitated CVCL and tutored the students in English and Mathematics. English topics ranged from alphabets, nouns, tenses to poems, letter writing and even story telling. Mathematics topics ranged from simple addition, subtraction to profit & loss, area & perimeter, etc. As many as 2000 students from various school were analyzed during the baseline survey to select the most vulnerable who did not have age/grade appropriate learning outcomes. Then the best way to tutor and help them improve were outlined. Most sessions were in the children’s mother tongues to begin with until they were able to comprehend the study material in English.

“The Pilot of the CVCL project was undertaken in October to December 2020 and owing to its success we decided to scale it up to more schools in 2021. Many of the students from the vulnerable sections did not have access to the internet, digital training or amenities to try to improve their academic skills. We are thrilled to collaborate with an institution such as GIIS Singapore, who share our philosophy of results through sustained efforts rather than resorting to ad hoc measures. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the students from GIIS Singapore who took time off from their schedule and makes CVCL a great success. We are keen to further expand this program to more schools in India this year,” said, Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharya, Strategic Lead- Education, World Vision India.

“With the pandemic not going away, we definitely see the need for programs such as CVCL to provide opportunities for children from vulnerable sections, to equip themselves with skill sets which will hone their learning abilities. The students chosen for the program were those which needed help academically in their respective batches,” said Mr. Ashwin Gite, CAS Coordinator & Department Head, Humanities, Global Indian International School. “As per the baseline assessment, we received great results after CVCL, as about 70% of the students were able to read and comprehend English language, 35% of them were able to read newspapers and 70% also improved their competencies in simple arithmetic. This goes a long way to show how the right platforms and guidance can help these students improve their skills,” Mr Gite added.

Apart from improving their overall competencies in English and Mathematics, students also learned how to study through a virtual medium, which was a first for many. The exposure to the students from GIIS Singapore also acted as a platform for cross-fertilizations of ideas and an opportunity to engage with students from an International school and to pick up some of the best educational practices from them. On the other hand, the students from GIIS Singapore also got an opportunity to improve their preparatory and facilitation skills as well as have a cultural connect with India.

GIIS is a premier international school based in Singapore, whose mission is to nurture young minds into global leaders and innovators of tomorrow through a skills-based approach to education. The school emphasizes on entrepreneurship and character development as part of its holistic learning framework, which allows students to participate in programmes like CVCL.

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