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The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
News from the world of Education: June 26, 2025
InnoVent hackathon Tata Technologies has launched the 3rd edition of InnoVent, its engineering innovation hackathon, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Theme: Innovating the future of Smart Mobility involves harnessing AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, IoT, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing, Digital Twins and AR/VR to develop impactful solutions for pressing challenges in the mobility sector. Eligibility: Third- and fourth-year engineering students across India Deadline: July 30 Details at APU Lecture series The Azim Premji University Public Lecture Series will feature Ajay Bisaria, former High Commissioner of India to Pakistan on You Can Change Friends, Not Neighbours: The Way To Deal With Pakistan. When: June 29, 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Where: Bangalore International Centre. All are welcome Admissions and scholarships Great Learning Academy has launched beginner-friendly courses such as Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT, Leadership Management, Introduction to Digital Marketing, Crisis Management, and Human Resources Management for Beginners, which are free of cost. For details, visit ITM Skill University has launched an in Computer Science and Engineering with specialisations in Data Science, AI and ML, and Cyber Security Eligibility: Minimum 60% or CGPA 6.0+) in UG/PG or 50% if GATE qualified Details at The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, the U.K., invites applications for its MRes Mathematical Sciences course starting this September. Scholarships are available. Eligibility: A first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent in a Mathematical Sciences related subject. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no component below 5.5. For details, visit CMR University, Bengaluru, invites applications for its programme. Eligibility: 50% aggregate in Class 12 board exam with 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and or 50% aggregate 10+3 Diploma Exam with Maths as compulsory subject. Valid Score in NATA or JEE Mains (Paper 2A). Details at Masters' Union invites applications to its Postgraduate Programme in Capital Markets and Trading (PGP-CMT). The institute has allocated ₹40 lakhs for a student-managed trading fund as part of this programme so that students trade in live markets across eight different asset classes and apply classroom theories to real-time investment decisions under the mentorship of seasoned traders and portfolio managers within a structured academic setting. Deadline: June 30 Details at The institute has also launched a Priority Admissions Track for international students and students holding offers from top global universities. It allows eligible applicants to fast-track their application to Masters' Union's undergraduate programmes in Technology and Business Management, Psychology and Marketing, and Data Science and AI. Students holding international university admits can bypass the standard entrance test and group discussion rounds, and proceed directly to the final interview stage provided they submit their admit letters and SAT scores along with a brief video introduction. For details, visit Teach For India invites applications for its 2026 Fellowship programme. Eligibility: Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India who will have completed graduation by June/July 2026 and is applying for the first time for the 2026 Fellowship cohort, since July 2025. Details at IIT Jammu has introduced a Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Sciences and Predictive Analytics. Eligibility: Those eligible for JEE Advanced 2025 Details at The All India Management Association (AIMA) is conducting a special drive of the Management Aptitude Test to be administered in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode on July 20. Deadline is July 14. Details at Institute of Bakery and Culinary Arts has announced scholarships worth ₹35,00,000 for its diploma and certificate courses in bakery and culinary arts. Deadline: July 15 Details at The Aahwaan Foundation is offering the VidhyaAmrith scholarship for students who are orphans, come from a single-parent family; or whose parents are differently abled; or who come from Scheduled Tribe community or whose economic status is not good and have scored 80% or above in the last academic year Deadline: July 31 For more information, write to info@ or scholarship@ Events New Zealand has placed India, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, and Switzerland on its List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (LQEA) with effect from June 23, 2025. This means that Indian degrees are now considered compatible with NZ's education standards. Galgotias University and Tata Technologies have launched a Learning Centre focused on Product Development to offer students from Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering backgrounds hands-on training in MCAD/PLM, Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies, and emerging domains. Fairexpay has partnered with Acadfly, the study-abroad programme of PhysicsWallah, to make international money transfers easier for students and families and enable remittance of tuition fees and living expenses with less effort and eliminate hidden charges. The Delhi NCR chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) concluded the inaugural edition of its Student Entrepreneurship Summit 2025. Over 400 students from more than 50 schools and colleges across India participated. KCG College of Technology, Chennai, organised Cause for Culture, a fashion show along with Urbaser Sumeet and Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). It paid tribute to Chennai's conservancy workers by showcasing fashion as a platform for dignity, inclusion, and sustainability. K.J. Praveen Kumar, Regional Deputy Commissioner, Central Zone, was the guest of honour. Vidyashilp University felicitated economists Prof. K.L. Krishna, Prof. S. Mahendra Dev, and Prof. Pami Dua for their rigorous research, public policy guidance, and ethical leadership. Their contributions span over five decades and cut across disciplines, ministries, and milestones. Prof. Suresh Jakhar, Professor, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Prof. Krishna Chandra Balodi, Professor, Strategic Management, and research scholar Sagnika Datta, Research Scholar, from IIM Lucknow have identified the most important factors that help circular startups succeed. The findings have been published in the Business Strategy and the Environment journal ( ). The School of Law at UPES hosted the second edition of Adapt or Perish, its legal conference series, on the theme Indian Arbitration at a Crossroads: Reform, Resistance and the Future as an Arbitration Hub. Vikramajit Sen, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and Hemant Gupta, Chairperson, India International Arbitration Centre, spoke at the event. Somaiya Vidyavihar University hosted the second International Conference on Technologies for Energy, Agriculture, and Healthcare (ICTEAH-2025), organised by the K.J. Somaiya School of Engineering. Sanjay Jambhulkar (Senior Scientist, BARC) spoke at the event. NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technologies (NIAT) concluded the Build For Telangana Hackathon, held in collaboration with the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK). Over 600 students tackled real-world problems in public service, rural development, and health. ApplyBoard's latest report shows that Indian students are diversifying their international study destinations and are moving beyond traditional choices like the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and Australia. Germany, Uzbekistan, and Russia are seeing increasing number of students from India. The ITM Institute of Health Sciences, ITM Skills University, hosted a seminar on Career and Job Opportunities After 12th Science (Without NEET): Focus on MLT & Optometry to shed light on high-demand career paths in the allied healthcare sector, specifically Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Optometry. Researchers from the Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, BIT Mesra, have developed smart peptides that can sense and respond to changes in the body's pH. This discovery holds immense promise for applications in wound healing, tissue engineering, and targeted drug delivery. A paper on this was published in the journal ACS Applied Bio Materials. QNu Labs has launched QNu Academy to bridge the existing talent gap in quantum technologies and cybersecurity. The academy will offer knowledge and practical training in advanced technologies such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG), and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) in a blend of self-paced learning and instructor-led modules and is designed to serve a wide range of learners, including universities, faculties, and student. QNu Academy will also support educational institutions through Faculty Development Programs and the creation of Centres of Excellence (CoE) Labs to promote quantum innovation and applied research. Placement support, certifications, and career readiness initiatives are also integrated into the learning journey. According tobyteXL AI and Engineering Jobs Report 2025, women engineering students in India are demonstrating a strong and early commitment to careers in emerging technologies like AI and ML. Ryan International Academy partnered with Rotary Bangalore Orchards for a massive tree-planting drive across four of its Bengaluru campuses. As part of the 'Each One, Plant One' programme, over 1,200 fruit-bearing saplings were planted. The Himalayan School has partnered with the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) to enable its students to participate in national and international sports tournaments through ISSO bridging the gap between virtual learning and physical development. The International School of Management Excellence convened a board of studies for deliberations to align the PGDM curriculum with current and emerging industry needs. Over 30 experts from organisations such as Accenture, JP Morgan & Chase, Grant Thornton, Coforge, Infosys, LTI Mindtree, Acer and Reliance Retail participated. Convocations and inductions XLRI hosted the certification ceremony for the fourth batch of the Fr. McGrath Skill Development Centre. It was held to felicitate 35 students from underserved communities, who completed training in Computer Skills and Data Entry, Garment and Fashion Designing, and Plumbing and Electrical Wiring. FORE School of Management hosted the induction ceremony for its 2025–2027 batch of PGDM programmes that have students from 26 states across the country. Guests of Honour were Ritesh Varma, Vice President-Business Solutions Consulting, Newgen Software and Rahul Raizada, Partner, PwC India. IIM Lucknow welcomed 643 students into its various Post Graduate Programmes in Management and Ph.D. programme. Ananth Narayan G., whole-time member of Securities and Exchange Board of India was the chief guest for the event. IIM Kozhikode inducted 586 students for three full-time Post Graduate programmes. Aju Jacob, Managing Director, Synthite Industries, was the chief guest. T.A. Pai Management Institute welcomed the 563 students for its MBA programmes. Niranjan Kalyandurg, President, Honeywell Technology Solutions, was the chief guest. BIMTECH welcomed 480 new students for its PGDM programmes. Dinesh Gulati, COO, IndiaMART, was the chief guest. Manjari Jaruhar, IPS (Retd.), and Amit Gupta, Global Head-Data Strategy & AI, Mastercard Data and Services, were the guests of honour. XLRI Delhi-NCR welcomed 180 students into its Postgraduate Programme in Business Management. NIT Rourkela celebrated its 22nd convocation in which 2065 students received their degrees. Uday A. Kaole, CMD, Mahanadi Coalfields, was the chief guest. Awards and laurels Galgotias University was ranked in the 1201–1400 global band and 43 in India in the QS World University Rankings 2026. ITM University was ranked fourth in Chhattisgarh and ninth among all universities in Central India in the IIRF 2025 Rankings. KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) has achieved Level 3 as part of the sixth edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) at the PIR Global Summit 2025. MoUs and partnerships ACCA has signed an MoU with IIM Udaipur to enhance educational opportunities and provide students with a globally recognised qualification in Accounting and Finance. Central Depository Services (India) Limited signed an MoU with IIM Mumbai to leverage data analytics for a broad spectrum of collaborative initiatives, including joint consulting, partnered research, case studies, internships, live projects, skill and competency development, and expert sessions. IIM Raipur signed an MoU with the Centre for Studies on Holistic Development, Raipur, to foster interdisciplinary research, leadership development, and impactful policy initiatives. The Smart City Research Centre at IIIT-Hyderabad signed an MoU with Kakinada Institute of Engineering and Technology to support the Kakinada Smart City Mission and develop a collaborative ecosystem to enable students, researchers, and city stakeholders to tackle practical urban challenges. O.P. Jindal Global University has signed eight MoUs with eight Japanese universities for student mobility programmes, joint research initiatives, visiting faculty exchanges, and collaborative conferences. Noida International University (NIU) signed an MoU with World Education Services (WES) to offer its students global opportunities. University of Southampton Delhi (UoS) has signed an MoU with Deloitte India to offer its students internships, placements and graduate employment. Mahindra University's School of Hotel Management has signed an MoU with Italy's CAST Alimenti for a three-month Short-Term Course in Italian Gastronomy and Italian Pastry Arts. IIT Kanpur signed an MoU with IIIT Una to collaborate in areas such as joint research projects, development of the start-up ecosystem, training programmes and other academic activities to name a few. Build-Up Internships will collaborate with Vidya Valley School, Pune to embed mentored internships into the school's academic programme.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tata Technologies and Amazon Web Services launch third edition of InnoVent hackathon
Tata Technologies , in collaboration with Amazon Web Services ( AWS ), has launched the third edition of its engineering innovation hackathon, InnoVent. The initiative aims to provide third- and fourth-year engineering students across India with a platform to develop solutions for challenges in the mobility sector using emerging technologies . This year's theme focuses on "Innovating the Future of Smart Mobility". Participants are expected to apply technologies such as AI , Generative AI, Agentic AI, IoT , Embedded Software, Cloud Computing, Digital Twins, and AR/VR. Project areas include software-defined vehicles, embedded intelligence, AI decision-making frameworks, sustainable mobility, connected systems, and immersive driving experiences. Access to mentorship, cloud tools, and internship opportunities The hackathon will be conducted in three phases: initial evaluations, virtual proof-of-concept (PoC) presentations, and final demonstrations. Tata Technologies will support selected teams with tools and mentoring from its Subject Matter Experts, while AWS will provide access to its cloud platform and conduct workshops to train teams on its use. Project submissions will be assessed based on diversity, novelty, feasibility, and potential impact, with specific recognition for creative projects and physical prototypes. Teams demonstrating real-time decision-making and adaptive learning through agentic systems will receive special attention. Participants will compete for cash prizes totalling ₹4.5 lakh and internship opportunities at Tata Technologies. Entries are open to women engineers and differently-abled team members, and the deadline for submission is July 30, 2025. Warren Harris, MD and CEO of Tata Technologies, said, "Tata Technologies InnoVent underscores our continued commitment to engineering a brighter, smarter, and sustainable future. Through this collaboration with AWS, we are fostering an ecosystem where young engineers can innovate for smarter, cleaner, and more connected mobility. I am looking forward to the extraordinary ideas that this year's edition will bring to life.' Satinder Pal Singh, Head of Solution Architecture, AWS India and South Asia, said, 'We are pleased to collaborate with Tata Technologies on the third edition of InnoVent, a hackathon that provides young innovators in India with the opportunity to address real-world mobility challenges. By providing access to AWS cloud technologies and expert guidance, we aim to empower students to build transformative, scalable solutions, as well as develop technical skills—from IoT to artificial intelligence—to prepare them for the evolving demands of the industry.' Santosh Singh, President and Global Head of Marketing and Business Excellence at Tata Technologies, added, 'InnoVent offers young engineering students a platform to upskill on modern technologies and empower them with skills needed to innovate solutions that address the biggest challenges being faced by the mobility industry. This year's focus on innovations that will shape the future of smart mobility highlights the importance of nurturing fresh ideas from young minds. We are excited to see how students leverage technologies like Agentic AI to innovate autonomous and intelligent solutions that redefine the boundaries of smart mobility.'
Trade Arabia
04-06-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Lummus, InnoVent sign tyre pyrolysis technology deal
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and InnoVent Renewables have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work toward licensing and deploying InnoVent's continuous tyre pyrolysis technology globally. 'This is another significant step in expanding and strengthening our portfolio for the circular economy,' said Leon de Bruyn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lummus Technology. 'By combining InnoVent's tyre recycling technology with Lummus' global licensing and engineering expertise, we will be addressing the global challenge of waste tires and creating new pathways for sustainable product development.' Under an agreement outlined in the MoU, once finally negotiated, Lummus would serve as the exclusive licensor for InnoVent's proprietary continuous tire pyrolysis technology, which converts end-of-life tyres into valuable products such as pyrolysis oil, gas, recycled carbon black and steel. Lummus would also act as the licensor for comprehensive technology packages that combine InnoVent's tire pyrolysis process with Lummus' downstream technologies to increase the value of fuel and chemical outputs. 'Partnering with Lummus has the potential to accelerate the global deployment of our technology and help us address the environmental and public health challenges of 1 billion end-of-life tires that are disposed of annually,' said Vibhu Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, InnoVent Renewables. 'Together, we can transform waste into valuable resources, reduce carbon emissions and support the transition to a more sustainable future.'
