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65 pc of students consider AI skills critical for future jobs: univ survey

65 pc of students consider AI skills critical for future jobs: univ survey

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New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) About 65 per cent of students think that artificial intelligence (AI) skills are extremely important for their future careers, according to a survey released on Thursday. The AI is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, making AI literacy one of the most critical skills for tomorrow’s workforce, Sanjay Ghodawat University (SGU), which conducted the survey, said in a statement. A new survey by the SGU, titled ‘The Importance of AI Skills in Higher Education’, revealed that over 65 per cent of college students consider AI skills extremely important for their future careers. The survey conducted among 5,000 students across five cities, including Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Delhi, and Bengaluru in STEM, business, humanities, and social sciences, signals a significant shift in student attitudes as AI continues to reshape the job industry globally. Notably, 26 per cent of respondents strongly support curriculum reform, calling for mandatory integration of AI-based learning and skill-building programs in higher education. Vinayak Bhosale, Trustee, Sanjay Ghodawat University, said in the statement, “AI is no longer a niche skill—it’s becoming …

India, Harvard Univ to organise joint conference on climate adaptation strategy | Latest News India

India, Harvard Univ to organise joint conference on climate adaptation strategy | Latest News India

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New Delhi: The Union environment ministry and two institutes at Harvard University will organise a four-day conference starting March 19 titled: ‘India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future.’ Insights from the conference will contribute to shaping India’s upcoming National Adaptation Plan, the ministry said in a statement on Monday. The Economic Survey 2025 tabled in Parliament had said that India would prioritise climate adaptation efforts to safeguard its rapid economic expansion. (Representational image) The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute and the Salata Institute For Climate and Sustainability at the Harvard University, USA are the organising partners for the event. “This event will serve to identify the key challenges in adaptation and fine tune India’s response in terms of policies, programmes and action at the field level geared towards a climate-resilient India@2047,” the statement added. Suman Bery, vice chairperson, NITI Aayog and environment minister for state, Kirti Vardhan Singh will attend the conference. The event would also be addressed by speakers from the Centre, academia, research institutions, private sector and the Harvard University. Notable amongst …

Parineeti named young achiever in UK, honoured as Univ of Manchester alumna | Bollywood

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Parineeti Chopra is one of four University of Manchester alumni to have been honoured for their achievements after graduation. To celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, the British Council’s India/UK Together’s Season of Culture recognised the work of 75 young achievers who have been educated in the UK. The actor was singled out for her achievements in the Arts, Culture & Entertainment category. (Also read: Parineeti Chopra earns master scuba diver title after 9 years of rigorous training: ‘My dream has finally come true’) The gala ceremony to honour the 75 Achievers was held on January 25. The awards were handed out earlier this week. Somdip Dey, Dr Srijan Jinda and Arundhuti Gupta were the other University of Manchester alumni honoured as young achievers. While accepting her award, Parineeti had said, “Life has come full circle and I’m so glad to be back where it all started! Having studied at Manchester Business School, to be able to come back, receive this award and celebrate it at the UK Parliament is such an incredible, special feeling.” …