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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi University joins hands with University of Leeds to promote collaboration in research, exchange mobility
The University of Delhi and the University of Leeds , UK , have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) for promoting collaboration in exchange mobility and research activities. The partnership with the University of Leeds is seen as an indispensable resource to expand linkages that will mutually benefit students and faculty of both universities, an official statement issued by DU said. Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the DU is implementing a twinning programme, which will enable students from both universities to spend a semester in a partner university, it added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The MoU was exchanged at the Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi, on Thursday, between DU Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh and University of Leeds President Shearer West in the presence of key officials of both universities. It would foster healthy research collaborations and provide an active framework for student and faculty exchanges, the statement said. Live Events At the MoU exchange ceremony, Singh spoke about the various possibilities of exchange that can be initiated between the two universities. He emphasized that international faculty as adjunct faculty at the DU will provide international experience to both students and faculty. University of Leeds President West said that the interest among their students is increasing at the postgraduate and doctoral level to study in India, and this partnership will help foster the student exchange. The National Education Policy 2020 twinning programme allows students to complete a portion of their degree at a foreign university, typically a semester, while studying at an Indian higher education institution. It aims to provide students with international exposure and diverse academic experiences. The programme is part of the broader implementation of NEP 2020, which encourages collaborations between Indian and foreign universities.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi University signs MoU with University of Leeds to promote research collaboration and student exchange
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): Delhi University and the University of Leeds, UK, on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in research and exchange mobility. The partnership is aimed at mutually benefitting students and faculty members through academic linkages and shared programmes. The MoU was exchanged at the Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi, between Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi, and Prof. Shearer West, Vice Chancellor and President, University of Leeds, in the presence of senior officials from both institutions. According to a statement issued by the university, 'Partnership with the University of Leeds, UK is seen as an indispensable resource to expand linkages that will mutually benefit the students and the faculty of both universities. It would foster healthy research collaborations and provide an active framework for student and faculty exchanges.' The agreement aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, under which Delhi University is initiating a Twinning Programme. The programme will enable students from both universities to spend a semester at the partner institution, enhancing global academic exposure. Addressing the ceremony, DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh said, 'There are various possibilities of exchange that can be initiated between the two universities. Having international faculty as adjunct faculty at the University of Delhi will provide international experience to both students and faculty.' Prof Shearer West, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds, highlighted the growing interest among their students to study in India. 'There is a growing interest among our postgraduate and doctoral students to study in India, and this partnership will help in fostering the student exchange,' she said. The event was attended by senior delegates from both universities, including Prof. Piruthivi Sukumar, Professor of Global Engagement and Education; Prof. Ian Wood, Professor of Molecular Neuroscience and Pro-Dean International for Biosciences; Krystyna Kowalska, Regional Development Manager for South Asia and Southeast Asia; Shweta Datt, Country Advisor, University of Leeds India Representative Office; Prof Anil Rai, Dean, International Relations, University of Delhi; Prof K Ratnabali, Dean Academics; Prof Rekha Saxena, HoD, Department of Political Science; Anoop Lather, Chairperson Culture Council and DU PRO, and several other officials. (ANI)
The Print
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Teachers slam DU for ‘communal and casteist' admission form; varsity says ‘inadvertent error'
The faculty members highlighted that the form included 'Muslim' as a mother tongue while excluding 'Urdu', a constitutionally recognised language. In a response posted on its official X handle on June 21, the university stated, 'The University of Delhi sincerely regrets the inadvertent error in its admission form. We acknowledge your concerns and are committed to addressing them. However, attributing ulterior motives to this entirely unintentional oversight is unwarranted. We request all not to vitiate the university's diverse and harmonious environment.' In a letter addressed to Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, several members of the Academic Council, Executive Council, and DUTA Executive — under the Democratic Teachers' Front (DTF) – expressed 'shock and dismay' over what they called 'unconstitutional and divisive queries' in the online registration form. New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI) The Delhi University's undergraduate admission forms for the 2025-26 session has sparked a controversy, with members of the teachers' association and other statutory bodies accusing it of promoting 'communal and casteist bias.' Meanwhile, the university said it was an 'inadvertent error'. 'Replacing 'Urdu' with 'Muslim' implies that Urdu is spoken only by Muslims and not by others, and as if Muslims do not speak other languages of the country,' the letter stated, calling it a 'malafide attempt to legitimise the marginalisation of a community.' The letter also criticised the absence of Bangla, the inclusion of casteist terms such as 'mochi' and 'chamari', and the categorisation of 'Bihari' as a language. 'The deliberate and motivated usage of the term 'Bihari' … smacks of regional prejudice,' it said. The faculty further objected to the collection of sub-caste details, calling it an 'overreach' with 'no locus standi.' Rejecting Delhi University's earlier statement that the issue was an 'inadvertent error,' the letter said such actions 'cannot be dismissed as mere clerical errors,' and demanded a full enquiry, accountability and public apology. PTI MHS RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Teachers slam DU for 'communal and casteist' admission form; varsity says 'inadvertent error'
New Delhi, The Delhi University's undergraduate admission forms for the 2025-26 session has sparked a controversy, with members of the teachers' association and other statutory bodies accusing it of promoting "communal and casteist bias." Teachers slam DU for 'communal and casteist' admission form; varsity says 'inadvertent error' Meanwhile, the university said it was an "inadvertent error". In a response posted on its official X handle on June 21, the university stated, "The University of Delhi sincerely regrets the inadvertent error in its admission form. We acknowledge your concerns and are committed to addressing them. However, attributing ulterior motives to this entirely unintentional oversight is unwarranted. We request all not to vitiate the university's diverse and harmonious environment." In a letter addressed to Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, several members of the Academic Council, Executive Council, and DUTA Executive under the Democratic Teachers' Front ' expressed "shock and dismay" over what they called "unconstitutional and divisive queries" in the online registration form. The faculty members highlighted that the form included 'Muslim' as a mother tongue while excluding 'Urdu', a constitutionally recognised language. "Replacing 'Urdu' with 'Muslim' implies that Urdu is spoken only by Muslims and not by others, and as if Muslims do not speak other languages of the country," the letter stated, calling it a "malafide attempt to legitimise the marginalisation of a community." The letter also criticised the absence of Bangla, the inclusion of casteist terms such as 'mochi' and 'chamari', and the categorisation of 'Bihari' as a language. "The deliberate and motivated usage of the term 'Bihari' ... smacks of regional prejudice," it said. The faculty further objected to the collection of sub-caste details, calling it an "overreach" with "no locus standi." Rejecting Delhi University's earlier statement that the issue was an "inadvertent error," the letter said such actions "cannot be dismissed as mere clerical errors," and demanded a full enquiry, accountability and public apology. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-D tops Indian institutions in QS university ranking
New Delhi: Several Delhi higher educational institutions are among the 54 Indian institutes to have secured spots in the QS World University Rankings 2026, which was released Thursday. IIT Delhi , which secured the 123rd position globally, led the way, making it not only the highest-ranked institute from Delhi, but from India as well. The institution's global ranking, which saw a significant jump from last year's 150th, marks its highest position ever in the rankings. The QS World University Rankings 2026 assessed 8,467 institutions worldwide, with the top 1,501 making it to the final list. India, which had eight new entries this year, is the fourth most represented country globally. Among the 54 Indian institutions in the list, Delhi University held the 328th position globally while Jawaharlal Nehru University was ranked 558th. The two universities were also among the top 20 from the country. Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Hamdard and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University also earned spots on the list. Prof Vivek Buwa, head of the rankings cell and Dean of Planning at IIT Delhi, said, "These rankings allow us to introspect and identify areas that need further improvement. With the combined efforts of all stakeholders, IIT Delhi steadily improved its rankings across several parameters and has strong potential to break into the top 100 global universities." IIT Delhi performed particularly well across several indicators. It ranks among the top 50 global institutions in 'employer reputation' — a metric that assesses employers' perceptions of which institutions produce the most job-ready graduates. The institute is also placed within the top 90 globally for 'citations per faculty', which measures the average number of citations per faculty member as an indicator of research impact and quality. Additionally, IIT Delhi is ranked within the top 150 for 'academic reputation', which reflects global academic opinion on institutional excellence, and among the top 175 for sustainability. At 328 globally, DU was the next highest-ranked institution from Delhi. Vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh said the university advanced 14 places to 30 in 'employment outcomes' compared to last year. He stressed that DU holds the top spot among Indian institutions in this category and ranks seventh overall in India. "The significant improvement in our overall score — from 33.8 to 42.6 — demonstrates the university's growing academic strength and expanding global reputation. With a global rank of 328, this score increase reflects the deepening quality, impact and reach of our institutional efforts. Our faculty, researchers and students are leading this transformation, consistently producing innovation, high-impact research and fostering international collaborations," Singh added. JNU is the only other Delhi-based university in the top 20 Indian institutions on the list. It moved up from last year's global rank of 580 to 558 and now holds the 13th position among Indian universities. Jamia Millia Islamia advanced to the 761-770 bracket from last year's 851-900 range, placing it 24th in India. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University improved to the 951-1000 bracket from its earlier position of 1001-1200, now ranking 35th in India. Jamia Hamdard ranked 1401 globally and held the 53rd position in India.
