London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) establishes a new academic position in honor of Amartya Sen

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has established the Amartya Sen Chair in Inequality Studies to honour the Indian-born economist, philosopher and Nobel laureate. The chair will provide coordination and strategic leadership on the inter-disciplinary analysis of inequalities at LSE. Besides, it will connect research on inequalities across the School, engage with ..

Topics: Academia • Academic disciplines • Amartya Sen • Economist • India Observatory • Institute for New Economic Thinking • International Center for Research on Women • Jean Drèze • London School of Economics • Sen • Social choice theory

Haryana launchs ‘Shiksha Setu’ app to ensure better connectivity with college students

The Haryana Government has launched ‘Shiksha Setu’ app to ensure better connectivity with college students. It will provide students information on attendance, fee, online admission and scholarships of all government colleges of the state. The app will provide instant updates of important notices, circulars and other programmes to students and teachers, while allowing the former ..

Topics: Academia • Scholarship • Student financial aid

Vajra Scheme

The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a Statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched a ‘Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Faculty Scheme’ to connect the Indian academic and research and development (R&D) systems to the best of global science and scientists for a sustained international collaborative research. The scheme ..

Topics: Academia • Academic disciplines • Interdisciplinarity • Knowledge • Korea Institute of Science and Technology • Ministry of Science and Technology • Overseas Citizenship of India • Pedagogy • Science and Engineering Research Board • Science and technology in India