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The Hindu
15-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
181 given admission under UoM free education scheme
The University of Madras (UoM) has announced a list of 181 beneficiaries under the University of Madras Free Education scheme for the current academic year. A press release said that the beneficiaries were selected from economically and socially backward families that had an annual income below ₹3,00,000. As many as 51 beneficiaries were selected under special category, 60 candidates under first generation graduate category and 70 under merit category. The event was attended by Rita John, Registrar, University of Madras, and S. Santosh Babu, Principal, DG Vaishnav College and member of the governing council of UoM.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Melbourne Uni professor sacked over ‘mawkish' romantic messages wins his job back
In 'mawkish' text messages and emails sent between the two in 2017, Matthai discussed intimate details about his personal life. He moved communications from his professional email address to his private email to avoid being seen by 'UoM internet security people'. 'It is our very own private conversation ... and yes, we have the pleasure of getting a glimpse of this together and it is really beautiful reawakening. We share this on a deep intuitive level,' he wrote to the woman. He described their communication as an 'expedition into uncharted territory', saying it was exciting 'more than gambling is', and that a FaceTime with her was a 'moment of bliss'. Matthai sent her a photo of himself in his boxer shorts, saying it was to demonstrate he had an ectomorph body type, to which she responded: 'Can I love you German professor?' He replied: 'You do not need my permission, do you?' He later revealed to an external investigator he'd sent the photo because he had been feeling 'unworthy and abandoned' and needed some 'positive feedback'. Matthai added that the student had sought to strip during a FaceTime conversation, but he stopped her. Matthai wrote to the student, saying they'd both been missing so much in their lives. 'We are like the dry soil soaking up the autumn rain after a long hot summer. It is very beautiful and caresses our souls, but it should not give you pain. You know that I am barely coping with the separation from [omitted],' he said. 'We are like the dry soil soaking up the autumn rain after a long hot summer. It is very beautiful and caresses our souls, but it should not give you pain. You know that I am barely coping with the separation from [omitted],' he said. Colman said Matthai should have ensured all his interactions with the student remained work-related, 'scrupulously avoiding any word or gesture that could have been suggestive of intimacy'. Loading 'Matthai put his own emotional needs before those of [the student]. And he continued to use mawkish, romantic language and to discuss intimate topics. This was highly inappropriate.' Matthai argued that during this time, he was struggling with a difficult break-up, which impacted his judgment. He said he tried to manage the student's expectations after realising she had developed feelings for him. Colman said he did so 'ineptly', especially to a student with English as a second language. On July 3, 2017, Matthai was called into a meeting with the department head, who said the student had made a complaint about him and asked to change her supervisor. Matthai said he was not provided details of the complaint, but agreed to the swap. In 2018, the student told the university's HR department that Matthai did not have appropriate boundaries and that some of his comments made her feel uncomfortable, but she did not want to make a formal complaint as she was worried it could jeopardise her PhD. Years later, in January 2024, the student made a formal complaint about Matthai to HR. Among other things, she alleged Matthai had 'sexually and mentally abused her' for 14 months. The university hired an external investigator, who analysed 141 texts and emails, which included declarations of love by the student for Matthai. Sexual harassment was not part of the investigation, and Matthai denied any abuse. The investigator found Matthai breached the university's workplace behaviour policy by communicating in an intimate, unprofessional, personal and inappropriate way. Matthai told the university he had not been romantically interested in the student but did not want to hurt her feelings. Any suggestion he was pursuing a relationship with her was 'simply wrong', he said. He also argued that communication with the student was out of work hours, but Colman said that didn't matter. 'He agreed that he had acted unprofessionally and said his judgment had been adversely affected by his emotional state at the time,' Colman said. Loading In December 2024, Matthai lost his job without notice. The university's external investigator said his termination was constituted by the 'severity of the conduct, the significant power imbalance' and the fact that Matthai had 'engaged in wilful and deliberate contraventions of the AWB policy, which he had explicitly acknowledged'. But in a decision by the Fair Work Commission this month, Colman said Matthai should get his job back. Colman said Matthai's behaviour in 2017 would have been a valid reason for dismissal due to breach of his contract; however, the complaint was not made until 2024, and Matthai had been the one to provide the investigation with the messages between him and the student. Colman said Matthai was effectively given seven years to prove to the university that his misconduct was isolated. He also said he was confident the behaviour would not reoccur.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State govt releases funds for UoM pensioners
Mysuru: In a big relief to the pensioners of the University of Mysore (UoM), the state govt released Rs 50 crore. "It will be utilised only to pay pension," said vice-chancellor NK Lokanath. According to the sources, the University sought Rs 150 crore. But now the govt has released Rs 50 crore. With this support, the University can release the pensions on time for the retired employees. For the last few months, the pension was delayed by a few days due to fund crisis. The vice-chancellor also informed that since the last academic year, the admissions are made under the modified NEP admission rules. Meanwhile, in the academic council meeting held on Monday, MLC K Vivekananda, a nominated member, announced endowment prizes in the name of his parents. In the meeting, the council approved the increase in the BCA intake at the Yuvaraja's College in the city. The college allocated 60 extra seats. These seats are sanctioned under scheme B(payment category). The varsity also approved 15 increases in the science combinations, which have huge demand. The meeting also approved the revised syllabus in various boards of studies.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3D NEXT LVL 2025 to explore AI impact on fashion supply chain
The 3D NEXT LVL event returns on 15 October 2025 and is set to take place at the University of Manchester (UoM), UK. The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI), the UoM, and Alvanon Europe are organising this year's event under the theme "Elevating Digital Fashion Through Shared Experience." The programme includes interactive lectures, discussions, and networking opportunities that emphasise best practices and collaborative problem-solving. It will focus on common issues and challenges faced by fashion brands and retailers at any stage, when implementing emerging technologies. Delegates will begin with a tour of UoM's department of materials to witness current studies in digital fashion and textiles. Subsequently, a conference will allow digital super-users to offer insights into how digital technologies are reshaping fashion industry practices from sourcing and design to customer interaction and e-commerce. 'Digital technologies must touch the entire supply chain at scale for it to live up to the expected return on investment (ROI). In order to save time and money, brands must invest in digital technologies that improve efficiencies across all their end-to-end processes from sourcing to sales,' said Alvanon Europe executive director Ton Wiedenhoff. 'AI, DPC and 3D-based solutions, such as digital fabric libraries, digital sizing and sampling technologies, are already helping brands transform their operations.' 'The heart of the matter is, we must reach critical digital mass across the entire value chain to improve sales and margins while empowering the wider business to stay agile and innovative enough to keep up with the rapid pace of change in the fashion industry. 3D NEXT LVL UK will explore what barriers must be broken down in order to reach this critical mass quickly,' Wiedenhoff added. This year's edition of 3D NEXT LVL coincides with the ASBCI Autumn Conference on 16 October, offering attendees two days of transformative learning experiences. The attendance fee for 3D NEXT LVL is £250 excluding VAT, with further details on the ASBCI conference to be announced. This year's event follows successful collaborations in Germany in 2023 and in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in 2024. The 'no recordings allowed' policy has been a distinctive feature of past events, fostering an environment for frank sharing of experiences and strategies among attendees. Previous events have featured contributions from industry leaders such as Adidas, BERSHKA/Inditex Group, Etam Lingerie, Eurojersey, Hugo Boss, OTTO Group, Speedo/Pentland Brands, PVH Corp, Scott Sports SA, and academic institutions like AMFI and Albstadt-Sigmaringen University. These events received support from organisations like the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and Dialog Textil Bekleidung (DTB). "3D NEXT LVL 2025 to explore AI impact on fashion supply chain" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Insider
08-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
3 Economic Events That Could Affect Your Portfolio This Week, June 9-13, 2025
Stocks clocked in large weekly gains, returning to positive territory year-to-date. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose by 1.17%, the S&P 500 (SPX) increased by 1.50%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 (NDX) gained 1.97% for the week. The S&P 500 finished more than 20% above April's low, reclaiming the 6,000 mark first reached in February, although it remained about 2% shy of its record high. Confident Investing Starts Here: The week began on a positive note, losing some steam in the second half. The weakness in PMI reports – with the manufacturing activity contracting for a third month in a row and services activity shrinking for the first time in 11 months – infused some gloom. However, Friday saw stocks find their footing again on solid job gains, which allayed fears about an imminent economic downturn. U.S. jobs growth stayed strong in May, climbing 139,000 with unemployment unchanged at 4.2%. Although the March and April reports were revised downward, May's report reassured investors, as it reflected a very gradual cooling of the labor market. Still, diving into the job report's details, a stronger-than-expected wage growth continues to put a floor under inflation. This supports the Federal Reserve's 'wait and see' stance, despite President Trump's demands for a cut. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the chances of a June cut are nil, and July's rate decrease looks increasingly improbable. Prices in interest rate futures markets imply that investors expect two quarter-point rate cuts by year-end, with the first cut not expected until September. Three Economic Events Here are three key economic events that could affect your portfolio this week. For a full listing of additional economic reports, check out the TipRanks Economic Calendar. » May's CPI and CPI ex. Food and Energy (Core CPI) – Wednesday, 06/11 – The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is one of the two key measures of inflation (the other being the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, or PCE). Policymakers, businesses, and consumers closely monitor the CPI report, as it reflects price trends across the economy, shapes consumer spending and business sentiment, and directly influences the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. » May's Producer Price Index (PPI) and PPI ex. Food and Energy – Thursday, 06/12 – This report reflects input costs for producers and manufacturers. Since the PPI measures the cost of producing consumer goods – which ultimately affects retail prices – it is viewed as a leading indicator of inflationary pressures. As such, it often foreshadows the following month's CPI and plays a critical role in shaping inflation expectations among policymakers. » June's Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index and UoM 5-year Consumer Inflation Expectations (preliminary readings) – Friday, 06/13 – These reports summarize consumer confidence and long-term inflation expectations in the U.S. Consumer confidence impacts spending, which accounts for roughly 70% of U.S. GDP. The inflation expectations component is closely monitored by policymakers and is factored into the Federal Reserve's Index of Inflation Expectations.
