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Scrap final year exams for final year students in India, UGC panel recommends

Final year exams for final students should be scrapped according to a report by UGC. The report recommended universities to use internal exams and for previous years to assess the students. University Grants Commission (UGC) panel has recommended to the government to scrap the final year exams for senior students. The recommendations come amidst coronavirus […]

India Universities

UGC urges Higher Ed to join Fit India

The University Grant Commission (UGC) calls on higher education institutions around India to prepare for the Fit India initiative, launched by India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The letter was an adamant invitation for schools to start preparing for participating in the initiative, as allowing time for physical activity is among the top priorities for the […]

Europe Universities

Portuguese universities report increase in number of students

In a recent announcement by Manuel Heitor, Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portuguese universities are attracting more higher education students. Recent statistics show that the number of both local and international students has been steadily rising. According to Mr. Heitor, this is proof that higher education in the country is becoming better. The admission […]