A new survey published recently found that 81% of the CEOs and HR directors in nine top Indian cities believe their company would benefit from recruiting Indian graduates who?ve studied at a London university due to the global perspective they?ve gained from living in London. In a survey of over 3,000 Indian employers, global experience was found to be a key attribute that companies look for in prospective employees, making Indian graduates from London attractive hires. The survey, which was commissioned by the London Universities International Partnership (LUIP), also highlights the fast track career prospects open to Indian graduates with a London education. Gary Davies, chair of LUIP, commented, ?India is still one of the fastest growing economies in the world and these returning students bring independence of thought and cross-cultural understanding that Indian employers have told us add real value to their business when trading on a world stage.? Gordon Innes, CEO, London & Partners, added, ?London presents an attractive destination for international students as not only can they enjoy world class educational facilities but they can also experience living in a dynamic business capital.? Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, CEO & founder of Biocon, said, ?We are looking to recruit the best talent from across the world. We appreciate the value an education in London can provide and are increasingly hiring people who have studied abroad.?

Pearson hosts Higher Education Librarians? Conclave 2013

Pearson India last week organised the ?Higher Education Librarians? Conclave 2013? in New Delhi. The theme of the conclave was ?Academic librarians? role in ensuring greater utilisation of library resources by students?. The conclave witnessed participation of more than 100 librarians from higher education institutions across Delhi. The key speaker at the forum was prominent academician from the city?Tariq Ashraf, deputy librarian, Delhi University Library System?who stressed upon building students interest for better use of library resources. The conclave also focused on newer practices and techniques to engage students with library material.

Jindal students selected for a prestigious global programme

Soros Foundation has selected the OP Jindal Global University (JGU) students to participate in its innovative global internship programme focusing on human rights and governance. They have been selected along with students from Harvard Kennedy School, Oxford Blavatnik School, Paris Sciences PO, Beijing Tsinghua University and Buenos Aires Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. The programme seeks to support the next generation of open society leaders.

Delhi colleges emerge as winners at the ?QuEST Ingenium? 2013

QuEST Global, a diversified global engineering services company, announced the winners of the third edition of its annual national intercollegiate engineering design contest ?QuEST Ingenium 2013?. The first prize was claimed by Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, for their Hybrid Human Powered Electric Vehicle, while the runners up were Siddaganga Institute Of Technology, Tumkur, for their Intelligent Wheelchair, followed by the IIT, Delhi, for their affordable cellphone-based indoor navigation system for the visually impaired. The awards were presented by Matthew Orchard, VP and head of Engineering Wing, Airbus.

SOF awards International Olympiad winners for 2012-13

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) recently organised the 16th international award ceremony to felicitate the winning students, teachers and principals of Olympiad exams for 2012-13. The chief guest at the ceremony was Justice RC Lahoti, former CJI. The British Council and BBC Knowledge are also associated with SOF for the Olympiad. During the function, awards were given to the top three international rank holders from classes I to XII for the four Olympiad exams conducted by SOF, among others.

Galgotias University signs MoU with University of Maryland, US

Galgotias University and University of Maryland have signed an MoU to focus on a semester of study for Galgotias University at the University of Maryland and vice versa. This MoU also involves faculty exchange and exchange in research areas.

Impress Sir Richard Branson and win a scholarship worth R5 lakh

Virgin Atlantic?s founder and iconic entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has announced a scholarship worth R5 lakh for Indian students flying to the UK and the US. The British tycoon is inviting young Indian brains to share their vision on why and how they plan to use their education to actually solve a problem the world faces today. The student whose idea appeals most to him will win the scholarship worth R5 lakh.

Bordeaux International Wine Institute, France, launches iWine

The Bordeaux International Wine Institute has launches iWine?a comprehensive wine tasting course accessible to students and professionals of all levels. The objective of this programme is to provide students with skills necessary to succeed in this field.