http://www.minglebox.com/news Education News and Views that you can use. en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:29:00 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:29:00 GMT http://www.minglebox.com/rss Minglebox Feed Generator contact@minglebox.com contact@minglebox.com 5 142 18 http://www.minglebox.com/news http://www.minglebox.com/images/global/logo-of-minglebox.gif For students studying outside their home country, the preparation is much more challenging. studying a new language and learning new customs, both U.S. students studying abroad and international students going to the United States must plan for the duration of their trip - whether it's a semester or a year. This includes preparing for unexpected situations that can arise when being away from home for an extended period of time. Every year, thousands of students studying outside their home country require emergency medical treatment and are unprepared for the high costs involved. ..

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:41:43 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7324e335280124e343875406c9 While foreign Universities have been dream destinations for many Indian students over the years, new patterns are emerging in the field of higher education. Students are dictated more by their needs, career possibilities and individual flair for particular subjects, in their quest for good Universities across the globe. And most interestingly as the Indian currency is “looking up” in comparison to the British Pound, the number of Indian students applying to the UK colleges for higher studies has increased from 9,000 to 26,000 in 2009. It is assumed that students are..

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:12:19 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7324d99b220124dcef97b94186 Pearson, the worldwide global leader in technology and assessment for education, announced at a media brief the launch of Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), the company's new computer-based academic test of English language proficiency in India. The test, which will be available to test takers in India from November 2009, measures the English language skills of non-native English speakers who are seeking admission to institutions where English is the language of instruction. PTE Academic is endorsed by and is the preferred English language test for Graduate Management Admission..

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:23:26 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7324c918590124c972fd3f26bd There is news for those who want to fly UK for their higher studies. The process of getting the new student visa would be simpler. As per the announcement Tier 4 of the Points-based system, is likely to make the visa process simpler for applicants and prevent maltreatment of the immigration system. Sometimes back, the British government amended its student visa requirements and policies. From 1 October, 2009, it has been announced that for all Points-based system Tier 4 applications made outside the UK, the amount for meeting the maintenance criteria has to be held in the student’s..

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:53:47 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7324b3d1470124b9e4c1cf28d6 Q. Tell us about Coventry University. Coventry is an evolving and innovative university with a growing reputation for excellence in education. Independent surveys show that we provide a caring and supportive environment, enriched by a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience. Three words set us apart - employable, enterprise and entrepreneurship. Coventry University was 'Highly Commended' in the Entrepreneurial University of the Year category at the Times Higher Awards 2008 and is again recommended in this years awards later this month.. Our aim is to keep on improving...

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:26:56 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73247caac8012481263a334c22 The Universities of Scotland and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) are collaborating for higher education. The two countries signed an agreement that aims at increasing student and faculty exchange programmes, more scholarships for Indian students wanting to study in Scotland, and more internships and collaborations in research and development. Scottish authorities said that the two countries will encourage joint degree development and help identify opportunities for enhanced funding to support institutional initiatives. A total of 14 Scottish universities and six..

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:59:02 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73244c86ca01244d1f38394ae7 The QS/Times Higher Education Rankings for 2009 are out with some interesting developments. Though British and American varsities dominated the list of the world's 100 best universities, more institutions from Southeast Asia made their way onto it. The number of universities from Southeast Asian countries like Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, China and Singapore went up from 14 to 16, with the University of Tokyo the highest ranked Asian institution at the number 22 position. Though the prestigious Oxford University fell a place to number five, Britain held fort by grabbing..

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:17:19 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7324340d9601243828a9951f9a Foreign universities and education providers setting up campuses in India are unlikely to be required to provide for reservations for Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/ST) and other backward classes (OBC). Only government education institutions are required by law to provide for reservation quotas; private unaided institutions are not required to set aside seats for SC, ST and OBCs. The Minister for Human Resource Development HRD) Mr. Kapil Sibal has said that he favours 100% ownership of Indian campuses by foreign universities, a clear indication that the Indian campuses of foreign universities..

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:24:24 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732409a11c01240a43c64c51a1 Leeds Metropolitan University, UK has announced the start of its first purpose built campus, Leeds Met India in Bhopal. This is the first South Asian campus of Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. The Leeds Met India, Bhopal is a joint partnership between Leeds Metropolitan University, UK and JSWS. The campus offers undergraduate courses in the field of Business Management, International Hospitality Management. It also plans to offer postgraduate courses by 2010 including MBA and MSc in various disciplines. Students completing undergraduate degree at Bhopal campus will be eligible to..

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:13:20 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73240181a30124095deaee7bbd Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT )-Patna signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Houston for exploring possibilities of cooperation in research, scholarship and exchange programmes. Soon after IIT -P director Anil K Bhowmick and Prof Ramanan Krishnamoorti, associate dean of research, the University of Houston, put their signatures on the MoU, Bhowmick said it was a proud moment for IIT-P as the MoU will go a long way in bettering the quality of teaching and research at IIT-P. Ten IIT-P students of various branches will be selected to go to the US varsity every..

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:03:31 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7423e111890123eb4a805d2dfe An Indian student is all set to begin her PhD course in Earth Sciences looking at climate change in the Indus Valley at the University of Cambridge, after being awarded a prestigious Gates Cambridge scholarship in recognition of both her academic achievements and social leadership. Yama Dixit is one of 90 new scholars starting at the University later this month. The scholarship programme was established in 2000 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University. They are awarded on the basis of a..

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:20:33 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7423e111890123eaec3cf87eb7 The Harvard Graduate School of Education will offer a new, tuition-free doctoral degree in education leadership, its first new degree in 74 years. School officials liken the Doctor of Education Leadership Program to the education equivalent of a law or medical degree. It will be taught by faculty from the education school, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.“One of the core missions of Harvard’s professional schools is to prepare leaders who can guide organizations in a rapidly changing environment,’’ Harvard president Drew Faust said..

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:21:05 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7323c22ced0123c29593282398 The US Consulate in Chennai has brought down the time taken to get appointment for a visa. The consulate’s new consul for public affairs, Michael P Pelletier, announced that the waiting time is no more than 2 to 3 days even during peak months now. He also said that the consulate has improved the physical infrastructure in the consulate, now the longest anybody has to wait in the initial waiting room is 15 minutes. One of the reasons for the improvement is the opening of the Hyderabad Consulate, which has shifted the Hyderabad traffic out of Chennai. Pelletier said efforts are..

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:49:46 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7423a923690123c19d2bc47480 The proposed Foreign Educational Institutions (Regulation of Entry and Operations, Maintenance of Quality and Prevention of Commercialisation) Bill is expected to be cleared by the Union Cabinet this week, after which it will be tabled in the winter session of Parliament. After this, it will be tabled in Parliament and sent to the Standing Committee. Thereafter it will be discussed in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. If the Bill is passed, it will allow for 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in higher education. This, it is hoped, will help provide cheaper and better education,..

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:42:53 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7323a925eb0123bd4c3cae4039 The University of Western Australia (UWA), a leading research institute, launched 50 scholarships that will include fee discounts and liberal living allowance for meritorious Indian students. A delegation of UWA also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The MoU seeks to enhance relations between the two by developing academic and cultural exchange in teaching, research and other activities. Research collaboration in the field of microelectronics already exists between UWA and IISc, and both institutions have won a joint grant under the..

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:16:20 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74239ffd5f0123a2986ae26ed1 Established in 1907, Imperial College London is known for its research excellence. Imperial attributes its success to its international demography. “Our criteria for selecting staff and students is excellence; irrespective of culture, country or religion. Around 40% of the staff and 45% of the student population is from overseas,” says Roy Anderson, rector, Imperial College London. However, he feels that with more students wanting an international education it is not enough for world-class institutes to attract students only to one campus. Imperial College London, too, he says, is..

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:42:33 GMT data-0001-fdbffe742394454c01239486ed730eef To strengthen its research activities and partnerships in India, Deakin University, Australia, recently announced the launch of the Deakin India Research Initiative (DIRI). Having identified four core areas — advanced materials, metal and metallurgy, biotechnology and nanotechnology; and intelligent systems, Deakin, along with Indian institutions, will jointly identify projects and accordingly, students would undertake research. They would be registered as PhD students at Deakin. Students would be shortlisted based on their academic record and prior research experience besides various..

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:06:43 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732385473b01239353743f6b2b The Australian deputy prime minister and education minister Julia Gillard said that the attacks on Indian students there have not affected enrollment of Indian students in Australian educational institutions. She stated that Australia remains a safe, welcoming and multi-cultural destination that has more than 100,000 Indian students studying there. Gillard also assured that Australia shows zero tolerance towards racial attacks and the policing has been stepped up in Melbourne and Sydney, the two cities where the incidents took place. To maintain the quality of education in private..

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:21:27 GMT data-0001-fdbffe742385305a0123932a03fe6692 Indian students can now avail the opportunity to study at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management and Glion Institute of Higher Education, two of the world’s top three hospitality and hotel management schools based in Switzerland. The two Swiss Schools offer Indian students a chance to be part of the rapidly growing Rs. 3,239.4 billion Indian travel and hospitality sector. The two Schools held hospitality education seminar in Bangalore recently at Windsor Square. Mr. Pimo Mazurzack, Regional Admission Director, Laureate Hospitality Education, Montreux, Switzerland which..

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:36:22 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7323833c18012383c496ba2a20 Indian students have always aspired for International education for better quality, independence and global exposure. And the number is considerably increasing year after year. Reasons being the opportunity to explore new disciplines and a value addition from a personal as well as professional point of view apart from easy availability of loans. International education offers the students range of experiences including personal development, cultural exposure, internationally acceptable qualifications and an opportunity to use the world class infrastructure; all leading to a successful career..

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:25:39 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7323833c18012383bac7b024d6 Q. Why should a foreign student [in this case Indian] choose University of Sussex?   Sussex is a premier University in the UK which attracts students and scholarships from more than 130 countries worldwide. It has a multi-cultural dimension with teaching faculty derived from over 40 countries worldwide too. Sussex has also had active collaborations with Indian institutions from IIT Delhi, IIM Bangalore, JNU and other institutions. Sussex is also a preferred institution in the Ford Foundation and World Bank Scholarships. It has consistently ranked within the Top 100 to 125..

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:05:49 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7423572be701236040e7e51634 The Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced the introduction of its TOEFL India Scholar Programme. This programme includes three $10,000 scholarships for the UK, US, and Canada and four $5000 scholarships to any of the three countries. Students taking admissions in postgraduate education programmes in 2010 are eligible for this programme. The finalists for this scholarship programme will be chosen by ETS’s expert panel on the basis of their TOEFL scores, academic records, outstanding extracurricular activities, analytical skills, innovative ideas and a 2000 word essay on..

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:37:40 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7423572be701235f8256af390f The Australia department of immigration and citizenship announced that it would place more stringent checks on student visa applications to wipe out fraud. Students will also have to demonstrate financial capital to live and study in Australia. The message Australian authorities want to convey is that, genuine international students remain welcome in Australia, but they will not tolerate fraud in the student visa programme. Authorities say that applications for student visas grew by 20 per cent to 362,193 in 2008-09, with almost 28,000 student visas refused, an increase of 68 per cent on the..

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:53:04 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7323572efc01235a6a12164111 IDP Education India, one of the biggest student placement organisations in the country for higher education in Australia, has announced the launch of IDP Australia Education Admissions Program 2009. The program commencing on 23 August is scheduled in 10 cities across India in a span of 14 days. Australian representatives will meet students and parents in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi and Chennai. Students seeking higher education opportunities in Australia are encouraged to register for the event. IDP will bring..

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:07:57 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73233d3aad01234c4e36207fce Australian government officials said that the country is making tougher rules to protect international students from dubious operators. Authorities say that the message to providers is, if they're not providing students with quality education in a safe environment, then it’s time to clean up their act or risk being shut. Studies show that Australia has nearly half a million overseas students who come to Australia each year. There’s speculation that the industry has grown too fast, with insufficient checks and balances, which attracted a small ..

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:06:01 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73232eaba60123321ec826010f “The University of Dayton, USA is a welcoming community with students and faculty from approximately 55 different countries represented on campus," said President Daniel J. Curran. He said, “Indian students are especially attracted to the graduate programs in engineering and find strong support and an excellent education here. More international students are choosing the University of Dayton and are highly satisfied with their education here as evidenced by our top ranking by the International Student Barometer survey.”  ..

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:31:17 GMT data-0001-fdbffe742327f0fb01232d7d6aa562b1 The many reports on the changes in the UK visa requirements has led to quite a lot of confusion and conflicting reports. To clarify these misconceptions IELTS authorities say that there has been no change regarding the English language requirements to study in the UK despite the fact that the UK recently introduced new immigration rules for foreign students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System. The majority of educational institutions still require international students to prove their English language ability and the IELTS is still the preferred test ..

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:58:50 GMT data-0001-fdbffe742327f0fb01232cf1da971ccc The recent no IELTS requirement for certain courses in UK is a huge advantage for Indian students, especially those in the Punjab region. Experts say that though some education institutions in the UK accept students without IELTS, it is in the students' interest to be proficient in the English language. The Points-based Immigration System introduced earlier this year for people wanting to study or work in the UK are easy to understand and follow for Indian students, and a large number of students are flying to Britain every month. In fact the popularity of..

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:25:47 GMT data-0001-fdbffe742309d9d501230d7f92ac6656 In the aftermath of the attacks on Indian students in Australia, universities there are feeling the heat of those violent actions. As an incentive to students, universities are giving away i-pods, laptops and even airfare for recruiting fellow pupils from overseas. At the top end of this student referral scheme, recruiting six prospective students earns one a return airfare to the home country, seven prospective students earns one new laptop and eight prospective students earns one a return airfare and accommodation for two family members at graduation ..

]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:34:59 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422eb54c50122ef46a3e7016f The visiting Australian delegation to India has caused a lot of news over the last few weeks. A recent news maker is the concern the delegation has expressed over the "quality" of Indian students going to Australia. The delegation hinted that candidates that were not entirely qualified to attend undergraduate or post-graduate courses were making their way to the country through illegal means. The Australian delegation led by Australian immigration minister Chris Evans expressed reservations on..

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:32:42 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73228f970a01229c03128c4b81 Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal says foreign universities like Harvard are welcome in India. He also clarified that the ministry wished to abolish the Class 10 board exams of only the central and not the state boards. In an interview, Sibal said, "If Stanford, Harvard or MIT want to come here, then what's the harm in it?". Answering a question on whether foreign varsities would be sensitive to the Indian needs and culture, Sibal said: "We will not do anything which will harm children. They will come to India on certain terms..

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:16:35 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732263874d012272c1701b648d Indian students hoping to gain a Canadian Study Permit can breathe a sigh of relief. The Canadian High Commission has introduced a new Student Partnership Programme for Indian students. Currently running, This programme is expected to remain open to students from India for a six month duration. With this move, admission into 'selected' government community colleges in Canada will become an easy process. A Canada study permit is guaranteed within 14 days, by fulfilling seven basic requirements of the High Commission. In the previous year, Around 3,000-4,000 Visas were..

]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:53 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74226387680122689e351a2aa2 The UK begins its huge annual education roadshow with 60 universities laying out their education wares to recruit Indian students for undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in July. Traveling to five top Indian cities, the representatives of schools, colleges and universities will launch an extensive drive to get Indian students to study in the UK, complete with student and visa counselling services. And right at the heels is Italy. Taking advantage of a visit by Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, five top Italian schools of design and fashion will do..

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:20:22 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74225a175001225e6265914daa In the last couple of years, scores of Indian students have gone to Australia to pursue vocational courses such as haircutting, hospitality or even cooking in little-known private institutions that have mushroomed in and around Melbourne over the last few years. This phenomenon seems to be at the root of the string of attacks on Indian students in the country over the last couple of months. The Victorian government is now cracking down on these private institutions, auditing and reviewing their functions. Detailed interactions with both Indian and Australian..

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:52:41 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422183e4601221b565fca2374 The Letter of Reference has the utmost significance for an overseas student. As colleges want to receive a consistent overall impression of the candidates they are considering, references for confirming or augmenting your credentials, strengths, and aspirations. Meaningful recommendations should contribute specific information that demonstrates your ability to excel in both the programme to which you are applying as well as your ability to succeed in your career. When selecting individuals to write recommendations on your behalf, choose a good..

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:33:16 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732217567901221767d4cc0a76 Enrollment in Scottish universities by Indian students has tripled over the last five years. This phenomenon seems to be driven by the promising jobs with partnering industries facilitated by Scottish universities. According to the British Council, the latest figures show that there are 3,625 students from India studying at the higher education level in Scotland's universities. This accounts for nearly 13 percent of all Indian students studying in the UK. Indian students have started taking a liking to Scotland and its educational institutions mainly because..

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:34:05 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7321b4472e0121c3824eed318c The series of attacks on Indian students in Australia - one of which left a student battling for life - has led to outrage in India and an assurance of safety by the Australian government. Two teenagers were arrested on Thursday for brutally beating an Indian student on a train. Three attacks on Indian students have taken place in quick succession, with the first incident being reported May 9 while the most recent took place Monday. The attackers allegedly hurled racist abuses at Indian students and hit them with a screwdriver. Australian police on..

]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 09:45:32 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74218b514101218bc28faf42eb The yearning for a foreign degree is a feeling shared by most students. However, only a handful of students actually realize this dream, leaving the rest pining for the dream due to financial constraints. The announcement of HSBC's Scholarship Programme will change this. The scholarship programme is to help students in getting easier access to studying in the United Kingdom. The programme will select two students and will provide them £25,000 (Rs.20 lakh) per year to pursue any graduate and post graduate programme at Oxford University, Cambridge ..

]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 10:10:18 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7321868b08012186b2e1ac362e The British Council, Kolkata is holding free counselling sessions for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to students planning to study in the UK, USA, Australia and other countries. It is open to all and will be held every Tuesday from 12 noon at the British Council Conference Room in Kolkata.  This is the twentieth year that IELTS is being held. The British Council offers four test dates every month in Kolkata and also conducts the exam in Raipur, Guwahati, Siliguri, Kalimpong, Jamshedpur, Patna, Bhutan, Bhubaneswar and Aizwal once ..

]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 10:18:45 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73217716dc0121774789231ceb Harvard Business School (HBS), USA recently announced its decision to allow MBA aspirants to submit test scores from either GMAT or GRE for its general two-year program. This move has opened doors of huge avenues for students all over the globe and is bound to bring about positive effects on the preparation patterns of the Indian student community.    .    Officials say that since many HBS applicants also consider graduate programs besides the MBA, there is now no need for them to take the..

]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 07:43:03 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73215eca480121621f8e5130cc The Australian government has announced ten merit-based scholarships for students from Asia. Considering Indian scholars to be the deserving candidates. The Endeavour awards are a part of the the Australian government's internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship programme for students from Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americans to undertake study in any field in Australia. Officials at Australian commissioner's office admits that Indian students would be the deserving candidates for the scholarships. The Indian students have shown a keen interest in..

]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 10:53:05 GMT data-0001-fdbffe742157c1a401215da72ade68be Due to the current global economic meltdown, the most distinct trend has been that of a return to classrooms and higher studies. Taking that into account, these are also the best times for Indian students to study abroad and hone their skills, and Australia is a top choice for them. The Australian education system and institutions are on par with world class institutions in the UK, the USA or Canada. The increasing number of students flocking the country from across the world are a testament to this. However, students must not confuse overseas education with ..

]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 10:15:59 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73211459790121156c2d976f91 Each year, a sizeable number of Indian students go to the USA to pursue higher studies in engineering. But, the global economic meltdown having hit even engineering colleges, the US may not be the first choice for Indian students at the moment. Recession has resulted in less revenue from endowments in private colleges and less revenue from states in public colleges. And with American engineering colleges cutting down on funds and scholarships, Indian students are likely to be stuck with lesser number of scholarships and assistantships. The US is the..

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:24:59 GMT data-0001-c340d51c20a0650d0120a315d8f864e4 Leeds Metropolitan University, UK has tied up with Jagran Social Welfare Society (JSWS), Bhopal to offer a range of undergraduate and post graduate professional courses in India through the Leeds Met India, Bhopal campus. The first academic year will start from September 2009 by offering Leeds Metropolitan University's undergraduate courses in the field of business studies, retail marketing management, international business and HRM among others. It also plans to roll out other post-graduate courses by 2010 including MBA and MSc in various disciplines as..

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:00:45 GMT data-0001-c340d51c20a0650d0120a2ffa8a7362f According to the survey by Council of Graduate Schools, Washington, student's applications from China and the Middle East have increased for the admission to US graduate Programmes while the number of applications from India and South Korean have fallen. The council, which represents more than 500 higher-education institutions in the US and Canada, said foreigners' applications for 2009  graduate-school admissions rose four percent from the year before. But Foreigners' applications to doctoral programmes rose five percent, but have declined 17 percent ..

]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:14:06 GMT data-0001-c340d51c208a258f0120942224347b02 Judge Business School (JBS) at the University of Cambridge recently launched its Centre for India and Global Business (CIGB), devoted to the study of India's leading role in the global economy. Arnoud De Meyer, the Director of JBS, believes that this is a great opportunity for a mutually beneficial relationship. He also thinks that people in the West constantly underestimate what they can learn from India. The centre has been established to carry out research in the areas of business especially around the themes of technology innovation, emerging global..

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:51:37 GMT data-0001-c340d51c2060dd07012060fbd440045f Education has always been key in the growth and development of Singapore society, particularly in the years following 1965 when it became an independent republic. Now in the 21st century, where the knowledge-based economy is the driver in the global community, education has become more critical in shaping our country's future. At the same time, through education, every individual can realise his/her full potential to benefit the community, nation, and lead a fulfilling life. By being in Singapore, you will get a chance to be plugged into an education..

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