MA education starts in RURanchi University’s unit– University School of Education is starting MA education from 2026. The applications for admission in the two-year course would be accepted through the chancellor portal from August 14 to August 22. The RU stated that any student with 45% and above marks in any subject can apply online. The total number of seats for the course is 60 in which the reservation roster prescribed by the state govt would be followed. The fee for the 1st year would be Rs 20,000.CUJ observes 3rd nat’l space dayThe Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) in collaboration with Regional Remote Sensing Centre (RRSC) and the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Kolkata observed the National Space Day with discussion on India’s achievements in the space sector. During the programme, Arindam Guha of RRSC lectured on ISRO’s moon odyssey while detailing on missions to the moon and its study. The students were also informed about study, research and career in space science.SBU trains CISF on cyber securityThe Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel are undergoing a five-day training at Sarla Birla University (SBU) on cyber security, emerging cyber threats and technology-based safety measures. The programme started on Monday. The SBU and CISF also signed an MoU on exchange of information on cyber security and infrastructure, training and capacity building.IIM’s new IPM batchA new batch of integrated programme in management was inducted in the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi. The batch comprising 62 students have 71% female representation. The induction week comprised several activities including case completion, presentations, business feud, marketing roulette, human library, human connect, treasure hunt, dance competition and others.IIT (ISM) Dhanbad develop sustainable sand alternativeIIT (ISM) Dhanbad researchers have developed Fly Ash-Plastic Aggregates (FPA) by thermally binding 80 per cent fly ash with 20 per cent high-density polyethylene (HDPE) waste that could offer a sustainable alternative to natural sand used in mine backfilling. The project addresses two major environmental and industrial challenges – shortage of natural sand and increasing accumulation of fly ash and plastic waste.(Compiled by Sanjay Sahay)
