South Korea’s Dongduk Women’s University Protests: A Battle for Gender Equality and University Survival

Fierce protests erupted at Dongduk Women’s University in Seoul over plans to admit male students, highlighting deep-seated tensions around gender equality, the future of single-sex universities, and South Korea’s demographic crisis. Students fear the loss of a safe space and the undermining of the university’s historical mission, while administrators cite the need for survival in a shrinking higher education market. The controversy has ignited a wider political and social debate.

Modi’s ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ Scheme: Revolutionizing Indian Higher Education and Research

Prime Minister Modi’s ambitious ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ (ONOS) scheme promises to transform Indian higher education and research by providing seamless access to top-tier international journals and research articles to over 1.8 crore students and researchers nationwide. With a ₹6,000 crore investment, ONOS aims to bridge the urban-rural divide and foster innovation.

India’s Higher Education Faculty Recruitment: Time for a Holistic Approach

India’s current faculty recruitment system in higher education institutions (HEIs) heavily emphasizes academic performance and publications, potentially overlooking essential qualities like industry experience and practical application of knowledge. This article analyzes the shortcomings of the existing system and proposes reforms to align with global best practices, fostering innovation and addressing real-world challenges in Indian academia.

India’s PMIS Scheme: A Missed Opportunity to Leverage Postgraduate Talent?

The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS), a promising initiative to bridge the gap between academia and industry, faces criticism for excluding postgraduate (PG) degree holders. This article argues that the exclusion of PG students, who possess specialized expertise and research capabilities, undermines the scheme’s potential to foster innovation and accelerate India’s economic progress. The article also highlights the increasing number of PG graduates in India and the need for the PMIS to become more inclusive to fully realize its objectives.

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