Our first session focused on Seneca College, located in Toronto, Canada and featured David Agnew (President), Keith Monrose (Executive Director, Seneca International) and Prashant Srivastava (Director, Regional Business Development, South Asia). As a top destination for international students they discussed what makes Canada, and Seneca in particular, an attractive overseas destination. Our speakers also addressed how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Seneca and what actions they have taken to ensure international students will be able to begin their studies soon.
Author: Canada India Education Council (CIEC)
WEBA India Agents Workshop 2019
From November 7 – 8, 2019 in Delhi, India. WEBA’s Member Agents include more than 2,000 of the highest quality Agents from around the world.
WEBA India Student Fair 2019
A unique opportunity to meet qualified undergraduate candidates and decision making family members throughout the most vibrant markets.
The Digital Ecosystem & Canada’s Election
From disinformation to memes to political advertising, digital media are being used to generate and share information in new ways. In this talk we review the various kinds of actors and tools found in a digital ecosystem and use the case of the October 21st Federal Election in Canada to explore that ecosystem. We will discuss the use of political bots and automation, political memes, and political advertising in particular.
Dr. Elizabeth Dubois (PhD, University of Oxford) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Ottawa. She is also a Fellow at the Public Policy Forum of Canada and member of Assembly based at Harvard’s Berkman-Klein Center. Her work examines political uses of digital media including media manipulation, citizen engagement, and artificial intelligence.
10 Things to Know About Studying in India
Times Higher Education: India is an attractive destination for international students, but there a few things you should know before you head there.
Why India’s Lunar Mission is a ‘Giant Leap for Womankind’
Source: University World News
Women in India take a back seat in science and technology research, but they are at the forefront of the country’s world-class space agency.
IC3 Conference Welcomes 900+ to Mumbai
Source: The PIE News
Mumbai was witness to the fourth edition of the International Career & College Counselling Conference 2019 which saw more than 900 educators from leading Indian and global institutions from over 35 countries come together for a dialogue on collaborative and inclusive practices.
UGC Targets 30% Enrolment in Higher Education by 2020
Source: University World News
The UGC of India has set a target to increase the gross enrolment ratio in higher education to 30% by 2020.
More Indian Students Expected to Study Abroad
Source: Study International
Reports suggest more students from India will likely drive future international student growth.
14 More Universities Named Institutes of Eminence
Source: University World News
India has expanded its list of Institutes of Eminence to include another 14 institutions – seven public and seven private universities – that will be expected to rise up global university rankings.
Why There Is Going To Be Another “March For Science”
Source: The Wire
“A big part of the problem lies with our education system, whose methods leave much to be desired.”
‘No Anti-Nationalism’ Clause Threatens Critical Thinking
Source: University World News
Private universities are growing in India and are making quite noise about their global academic ambitions.
How the Indian International Student Body is Changing
Source: Study International
Indian students usually make up the second-largest group of international students in major English-speaking host countries. However digging deeper into the data shows how this demographic is changing.
Indian Ministry Seeks Work Rights for International Students
Source: The PIE News
India’s Human Resource Development Ministry has put together a proposal that will allow international students to work in certain fields while studying.
Big Budget Lift for Research Eco-System, Top Universities
Source: University World News
There will be significant extra funding for improving ‘world-class’ institutions, under the proposals for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first budget in his second term in office.
10 Things to Know About Studying in India
Source: Times Higher Education
India is an attractive destination for international students, but there a few things you should know before you head there.
Microsoft Launches AI Research Labs in Universities
Source: University World News
Microsoft is launching new artificial intelligence laboratories at a number of universities in India to skill nearly 150,000 students.
Alarm Raised Over Sub-Par English Centres
Source: The PIE News
English coaching centres in some Indian provinces are intentionally setting students up to fail formal English tests to create repeat business.
Higher Education Should Focus on Potential Rather Than Global Skills
Source: University World News
It is difficult to build a better country when such crucial jobs are carried out by people who are marked by their failures.
Regulator to Review Quality of PhD Theses Over 10 Years
Source: University World News
The University Grants Commission has launched a review of PhD theses in Indian universities over the last 10 years, amid concerns that doctoral degrees are being granted to candidates whose theses lack originality and quality.
Ambitious Modi Plan to Restructure HE and Boost Research
Source: University World News
India’s Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) this week unveiled a draft National Education Policy (NEP) 2019 just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a solid majority for his Bharatiya Janata Party in national elections.
Should Publishing Journal Articles Be Mandatory for PhD Students?
Source: The Wire
PhD programs at most Indian universities are, despite what some would consider to be stringent UGC regulations, poorly run. The fault lies at several levels, not just with the rules, and not only with the UGC either.
Major Post-Election Higher Education Review Underway
Source: University World News
Even before Modi’s victory, preparations were underway for a wide-reaching review of the country’s higher education sector.
Business of Education Summit 2019
Institutes Gear Up India for Age of AI
Soure: University World News
According to the NASSCOM, India will require nearly 238,000 AI professionals in the next three years.
Seminar on Indian Elections 2019
With over 900 million eligible voters, the world is about witness the largest democratic exercise in history.
Parties Vie for 84 million First-time Votes with Higher Education Pledges
Source: University World News
With the first phase of polling for general elections in the world’s largest democracy underway, India’s main political parties have released their manifestos promising much for higher education.
Connectivity, Security and Democracy in India’s Indo-Pacific Policy
Dr. Constantino Xavier will present his research on how India is responding to China’s massive inroads into South Asia and the Indian Ocean region.
Job Quotas Confusion Leaves Thousands of Posts Empty
Source: University World News
Thousands of university faculty jobs in India remain unfilled over competing interpretations of the country’s constitutional guarantee of job quotas in higher education institutions for lower castes and marginalised groups.
Treasure of a Desert Kingdom: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India
Treasures of a Desert Kingdom features masterpieces drawn from the collection of the former royal family, most of which are on display outside their palace setting for the very first time.
Trump, Easier Citizenship Steer Indian Students to Canada
Source: Academica
Students from India have supplanted Chinese students as the biggest international cohort on Canadian campuses.
Application Deadline – University of British Columbia Vancouver Summer Program
A four-week academic program offered by various Faculties at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, for students from cooperating universities.
Application Deadline – McGill Summer Institute In Infectious Diseases & Global Health
The McGill Summer Institute features internationally known faculty, a focus on highly applicable new knowledge, and an opportunity to network with fellow global health professionals from around the world.
WEBA World India Agents Workshop
Since 2002 WEBA has run annual Agents Workshops in India and welcome the top 50 Agents from the country.
Taste of India
Enjoy an evening with an Indian buffet dinner and dance.
University Body Defers Decision On Institutes Of Eminence
Source: University World News
The UGC has deferred their decision as more names have been recommended than the government allowed for.
Nalanda University Seeks To Rise Above Regional Tensions
Source: University World News
The institution aims to become a symbol of India’s soft power.
What Will Reserving One In 10 Higher Education Places Achieve?
Source: University World News
The Indian government has decided to reserve 10% of higher education places for less affluent members of the upper castes of the country.
One Globe Forum 2019
Bringing together leaders from business, government, academia, non-profit and the multilateral sectors to come together to discuss, debate and explore the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, urban governance, economic growth, regional collaboration and higher education and their role in building a 21st century knowledge economy.
Freeze On New Engineering Institutes Due To Empty Seats
Source: University World News
Is India’s love affair with Engineering as a career path over?
Students From India Are UBC’s Fasting Growing International Group
Source: Daily Hive Vancouver
Indian enrolment in undergraduate programs at the Vancouver campus increased from 200 students in 2013/14 to 726 students in 2017/18.
‘Surveillance’ of Academics Condemned Globally
Source: University World News
Academics from around the world contacted by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association in New Delhi have criticised attendance-monitoring rules for the university’s faculty.
Canada’s Growth Curve
Source: The PIE News
Industry experts believe that the Canadian international education industry is starting to the global recognition it deserves.
College Asks 428 to Re-sit IELTS Over English Proficiency Concerns
Source: The PIE News
Over 400 offer holders to Niagara College, Canada, all from India, have been told to re-sit their IELTS or risk losing their place at the institution.
Removing The Barriers For International Students To Work and Settle In Canada
Source: Study International
Heading into 2019, Canada continues to witness record breaking numbers of international students applying to its colleges and universities.
Employability and Competition Driving Indian Demand for Study Abroad
Source: ICEF Monitor
A series of recent surveys and interviews highlights the importance of career goals in the decision making of Indian students.
St. Xavier’s National Alumni Meet Unveils Future Plans for College
St. Xavier College Calcutta Alumni Association has decided to offer the Kapil Dev Nikhanj scholarship.
Degrees Explained: Environmental Science
Heatwaves have caused thousands of deaths in India. A look into environmental science, the university major, that could make all the difference in the world’s “front-line state.”
Canada King, Global Perceptions Unchanged
Canada has again come out on top during a year of relative stability in the factors influencing students’ choice of study destination.
New Universities Likely to Boost Gross Enrolment Ratio in Bihar
With the establishment of four new public universities and six private universities in the last year, students are expected to flock to the state.