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A study by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) highlights the need for National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) to focus on multidisciplinary research to bridge the gap between academic education and the needs of India’s pharmaceutical industry. The study found that NIPERs lack industry-driven research, have outdated syllabuses, and limited industrial exposure for students. Experts recommend collaborative research projects and industry-funded technology development programs to address this issue.

Perplexity AI, the app that allows users to ask questions and receive quick, accurate answers from a carefully selected set of sources, has launched a new software update. Perplexity Pages transforms research into visually engaging and comprehensive content, making it easy to create detailed articles, reports, or informative guides. The new tool simplifies organizing and sharing information, giving users more control, and allows them to publish their work to Perplexity’s library of user-generated content. Designed for educators, researchers, and hobbyists, Perplexity Pages is customizable and adaptable to match the target audience.

A bipartisan group of US senators, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, has called for a significant increase in American funding for artificial intelligence (AI) research. They argue that the US is at risk of falling behind China on AI development, which could have severe consequences for the country’s economy, national security, and global competitiveness. The senators’ plan focuses on generative AI, which can create various content in response to open-ended prompts.

The University of Regina has approved its 2024-25 balanced budget, with revenues and expenditures each totaling $283.1 million. This comes after three years of deficit budgets and the final year of a four-year agreement with the provincial government. In the 2024-25 academic year, tuition and fees will increase by 4% for graduate and undergraduate programs, adding an extra $120 to the cost of a $3000 semester. This increase will allow the university to reinvest in programs and services that directly support and benefit students.

Kurukshetra University (KU) has been granted two patents by the Patent Office, Government of India. The patents are for “Carboxymethycellulose Ester Based Drug Delivery System” and “Apoptosis Inducing Composition Compromising Triazolothiazolyl-Triazole Derivative of Benzene”. This brings KU’s total number of patents granted to 22. Vice-Chancellor Prof Som Nath congratulated the research group and highlighted the university’s efforts to encourage research, including incentives, recognition, and assistance with patent filing. Prof Ramesh Kumar Mehta, an alumnus of KU, has been appointed as an honorary Professor of IPR & Technology Transfer to provide expertise and support to faculty members.

Gale, part of Cengage Group, has enhanced its platform to provide enhanced support for researchers in digital humanities. The new features include a guided framework to help students compile their research into a final report, as well as the opportunity to share their projects with a worldwide audience. These new capabilities aim to increase the impact of digital humanities research and expand pathways to interdisciplinary knowledge, skills, and careers.

Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has been a vital partner in the UK’s healthcare ecosystem for 200 years. The university’s research and training programs are focused on helping people lead healthier and longer lives, as well as addressing the challenges of an aging population and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.