Stanford University has implemented a hiring freeze for all staff positions due to federal policy changes resulting in potential reductions in funding from NIH and NSF. This move aims to mitigate financial risks, while faculty hiring and student workers remain unaffected, maintaining core academic functions.
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The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) has released the International English Olympiad (IEO) 2024 results. Students from Classes 1 to 12 can check and download their results at sofworld.org using their roll numbers. The written exam was held on November 8, 2024, for participants across all eligible classes. Students can check the direct link here.
The registration for Kerala KMAT 2025 closes tomorrow, February 10, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online at cee.kerala.gov.in for the MBA entrance exam scheduled for February 23. General category candidates must pay an application fee of Rs. 1,000, while SC candidates pay Rs. 500, and ST candidates are exempted. The exam will test candidates' quantitative ability, logical reasoning, and verbal skills. Don't miss the chance to apply before the deadline!
As India awaits Union Budget 2025, key expectations in education include GST reduction, bridging the skill gap, boosting vocational training, enhancing digital infrastructure, and improving teacher training. Investments in innovation, higher education reforms, and AI integration are also anticipated, aiming to make education more affordable, accessible, and aligned with industry needs.
A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel teacher preparation grants, ensuring continued funding for recruitment and training programs in eight Democratic-led states. The ruling criticized the administration’s lack of justification, highlighting potential staff layoffs and disruptions. This decision is part of broader legal battles over education funding and policy restructuring.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon release the results for the 2025 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT 1 exam, which was conducted in November 2024. The merit list and expected cut-off marks for different categories have been outlined. Candidates who pass the CBT 1 will appear for the CBT 2 exam on March 19, 2025. The article also covers the salary, allowances, and steps to check the result online.
The University of California announced on March 19, 2025, that it will no longer require diversity statements as part of its faculty hiring process. The decision comes amid increasing federal pressure from the Trump administration against DEI programs. UC’s leadership cited concerns over applicants’ focus being diverted from academic qualifications. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some applauding it as a pragmatic shift, while others see it as a concession to political pressures.
The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced that the Maha CET 2025 for BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM/MBA(integrated)/MCA(integrated) course is compulsory. The online registration is open from February 2 to 10, 2025 on cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates must complete their applications before the deadline. Candidates can check the official notice here.
Students, faculty, and supporters at UC Berkeley staged a rally against the Trump administration’s crackdown on campus protests and curriculum changes. The protest followed federal threats against universities over pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Amid ongoing investigations into alleged antisemitic discrimination, UC announced a hiring freeze due to federal funding uncertainties, raising concerns over academic freedom and government oversight.
Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) has started accepting online applications for 278 Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The application process runs from December 24, 2024, to January 7, 2025. Candidates must have a graduate degree and be proficient in the local language. Selection will be through an online written test. The recruitment offers opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and other Indian regions. Apply via the official website before the deadline.
The United States has reinstated pre-pandemic eligibility rules for its Visa Interview Waiver, or "dropbox," facility. Now, only applicants renewing a visa in the same category within 12 months of expiration qualify, replacing the temporary 48-month extension introduced in 2022. This shift is expected to worsen visa delays, especially for Indian applicants, intensifying competition for in-person interview slots.