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CU Denver to set up Hyderabad campus, first US public univ with UGC nod

The proposed campus will offer programmes in business, computing, engineering and analytics, with the first cohort expected to be admitted in August 2027

Ken Griffin commits $3bn to Carnegie Mellon in single largest donation ever

The commitment will more than double Griffin's previous donations, bringing the total to roughly $5.7 billion.

India invites French universities to explore setting up campuses in country

India and France discussed student and faculty mobility, institutional partnerships, collaborative academic programmes, research and technology-enabled learning.

LPU protest: SIT formed, classes suspended for 10 days; what we know so far

LPU has suspended classes for 10 days and postponed mid-term exams after violent protests over unverified sexual assault claims; Police have registered an FIR and formed an SIT

LPU students vandalise campus after unverified rape claim sparks protest

Students damaged property and blocked the Jalandhar-Phagwara highway after unverified claims spread online; police said they had received no complaint or evidence of such a crime

Odisha plans integrated university township with industry focus

The proposed integrated university township is part of the Centre's university townships plan announced during Union Budget 2026-27

Cash-strapped UK universities turn to mergers as funding pressures mount

The two mid-ranking institutions are merging into one of the UK's biggest, forging a blueprint for others in the economically challenged sector to follow

Why Somaiya Vidyavihar University Is a Preferred Multidisciplinary University

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Amaravati to house India's first dedicated Quantum and AI University campus

NIELIT deemed-to-be university to establish ₹730 crore advanced technology campus

Delhi govt may bring ordinance to allow pvt universities to set up campus

The Delhi government is likely to bring an ordinance to facilitate the establishment of private universities in the national capital, an official said, days after the Delhi Cabinet approved a draft Bill for the purpose. The proposed legislation, aimed at creating a legal framework for setting up private universities in Delhi, was expected to be introduced in the Assembly during the Monsoon Session but could not be tabled due to legal and technical issues, the official said. "The government will now bring the provision through an ordinance," he said, adding that other details would be incorporated in the legislation. The Delhi Cabinet had on Friday approved the Draft Bill relating to the establishment and incorporation of private universities in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The proposed law seeks to provide students with more higher education options within the city and promote research, innovation, entrepreneurship and academic collaborations. Under the proposed framewo

Mahindra family completes ₹500 crore commitment to Mahindra University

Anuradha and Anand Mahindra have contributed M&M shares worth around Rs 300 crore, completing their pledge to support the university's academic and charitable objectives.

India's first govt-led AI university: How Karnataka plans to become an AI-native state

At Google I/O Connect India 2026, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced an ambitious AI roadmap to make the state an "AI-native state." The plan includes India's first government-led AI Uni

Yogesh Singh re-appointed as DU vice chancellor, first to get two terms

Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh has been appointed to the top varsity post for a second term, becoming the first to achieve the feat. "President of India re-appoints Professor Yogesh Singh as the Vice Chancellor of University of Delhi," an Education Ministry official said. In 2023, the central government resurrected a nearly decade-old proposal and approved an amendment to the statutes of Delhi University (DU), enabling the re-appointment of the vice chancellor. Earlier, the Delhi University Act prohibited a second term for the vice chancellor via re-appointment. Singh was appointed the DU vice chancellor in 2021.

University of Warwick rules out India campus for now, backs partnerships

University of Warwick will deepen research, industry and academic partnerships in India instead of setting up a campus, despite easing regulations for foreign universities

NOS scheme explained: What does it cover, and who can apply? | Foreign Universities

The Indian government’s National Overseas Scholarship scheme is now open for applications for 2026-27. Here’s who can apply, what benefits are covered

Why foreign universities in India could trigger a faculty hiring surge External Inbox

Foreign universities are entering India, but could this worsen the country’s professor shortage? From UGC regulations and faculty vacancies to rising salaries and global hiring competition,

6 foreign varsities bring ₹1,000 crore scholarship muscle to India campuses

Six foreign universities will offer Rs 1,000 crore in scholarships as they prepare to launch India campuses from 2026, aiming to expand access to global education

Learning curve: India needs more investment to be an education hub

India is witnessing a surge in demand for higher education with tertiary enrolment expected to rise from about 53 million today to over 70 million by 2035

Adani University, IIT Mandi sign MoU for joint research, student exchange

Five-year agreement to enable joint research, student and faculty exchange, and academic programmes across institutions

Vision for a semiconductor university in India to meet future tech needs

Current education system does not create the expertise required to achieve leadership in a complex, nuanced, and multidisciplinary field like semiconductors