Paul Wellings, the vice chancellor of the Lancaster University, United Kingdom was recently in the Capital on a brief visit. During his visit a memorandum-of-understanding was signed between the Lancaster University and Jawaharlal Nehru University for conducting joint research in social sciences, says a press release.

Apart from this, Lancaster University has recently entered into partnerships to offer joint-degree programmes with Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and collaborative degrees and joint research agreement in life sciences with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). In addition, an agreement has been formulated for research cooperation with Lancaster INFOLAB21 and Computer and Communications Research, Institute of Technology, Mumbai.

Management conclave

The GLA Institute of Technology and Management, Mathura recently organised a management conclave `Managing change and transformation in India Inc in global perspective,’ says a press note. The conclave was inaugurated by A Kalanidhi, former vice chancellor, Anna University and advisor, Sterling Infocom Ltd; Alok Aggarwal, executive director, Polar Industries and Ganeshi Lal Aggarwal. The event began with a `Saraswati vandana’, which was followed by the presentation of the conclave theme by Alok Aggarwal, in which he stressed on the need to be fully abreast with the corporate sector and the importance of affordability, acceptability and availability in the same. In a highly motivating lecture, Kalanidhi expressed his simple yet profound ideas, on the occasion. Mementos were presented to distinguished speakers and a cash reward of Rs 10,000 was announced for the MBA topper of the institute.

Accolades for Aptech

Adding yet another feather to its cap, Aptech has been named among `India’s Biggest Newsmakers’ in the second annual Business Today - Cirrus Review of CEOs and Companies that got the best press coverage in 2004, as per a press release.

A global learning organisation, Aptech Ltd is playing a key role in helping individuals, organisations and nations adapt to the changing requirements of a knowledge-driven world. It has acted as a catalyst to change by encouraging the sharing of knowledge through intelligent training and education solutions. Aptech’s recent forays include learning services - e-learning and consultancy, ATTEST - testing and certification and Aptech Higher Education Services.

IMT courses

The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad invites applications for courses through the distance-learning mode. The courses are affiliated to the Vidyasagar University, West Bengal. The courses are: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA); Master’s in Human Resource Management (MHRM); Master’s in Marketing Management (MMM) and Master’s in Supply Chain Management (MSCM). The eligibility is a graduation or appearing in the final year.

In addition, it invites applications for one-year specialised diplomas in business administration, marketing management, personnel management, financial management, export management and material management. The eligibility for these courses is a 10+2 with a five-year experience or graduation, or a three-year diploma in engineering from the board of technical education, after a 10+2.

The forms and prospectus are available on payment of Rs 700 in cash. Contact the Advanced Management Institute, 67 (Basement), Hargovind Enclave, Opposite Railway Reservation Centre, Karkardooma, Delhi-92. The deadline is March 6, 2005. E-mail:imtdelhi9@yahoo.com.

Paramedical courses

The Nice Academy of Paramedical Sciences affiliated to Ch Charan Singh University, Meerut, under IDE invites applications for programmes, namely, hospital management; radio imaging technology and medical laboratory technology, wherein, the duration of the degree courses is three years and diploma and certificate course is one-year. In addition, it offers a physiotherapy programme, where the duration for the degree course is four years and diploma and certificate course is a one-year.

Paul Wellings, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom was recently in the capital for a short visit. During his visit, a memorandum-of-understanding was signed between the Lancaster University and Jawaharlal Nehru University for the implementation of joint research in the humanities and social sciences, said a press release.

Apart from this, Lancaster University has recently received from joint partnerships provide channels for Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and extent of collaboration and common research in the life sciences with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). In addition, an agreement has been formulated for the search for cooperation and Lancaster INFOLAB21 Computer and Communications Research Institute of Technology, Mumbai.

Conclave management

The GLA Institute of Technology and Management, Mathura recently held a conclave management of change management and transformation in India, Inc. in a global perspective, “says a press note. Conclave was A Kalanidhi, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Anna and advisers, Sterling Infocom Ltd; Alok Aggarwal, Executive Director, Polar Industries and Ganeshi Lal Aggarwal. The event began with a “Saraswati vandana”, following the presentation of theme conclave Alok Aggarwal, in which he stressed the need to fully reflect the evolution of the company and the importance of accessibility, availability and acceptability of the same. Calendar strong motivation, expressed his Kalanidhi simple but profound ideas on the occasion. Memories can be distinguished speakers and a cash reward of Rs 10000 was announced for the MBA from the Institute Renner.

Awards for Aptech

Add even a pen on his cap, Aptech has been registered under the name of “India’s Biggest News Makers” in the second annual survey Business Today - Cirrus Review of CEOs and companies who have the best of the coverage in the media during the year 2004, with a press release.

A global learning organization, Aptech Ltd plays a key role for individuals, organizations and nations adapt to the changing demands of a world based on knowledge. He served as a catalyst for change by promoting the sharing of knowledge through training solutions and continuing education. Aptech recent discoveries of online learning are among the services - E-learning and consulting, ATTEST - testing and certification and Aptech Higher Education Services.

IMT-Cours

The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad load applications for courses through the distance mode of learning. Classes are at the Vidyasagar University, West Bengal. The courses are: Master in Business Administration (MBA), Master’s in Human Resource Management (MHRM); Degree in Marketing Management (MMM) and master and Supply Chain Management (MSCM). The period of eligibility is a graduation or exposure during the past year.

In addition, a charge for specific applications years diplomas in business management, marketing, human resource management, financial management, export of equipment management and management. The period of eligibility for these courses is 10 +2 with one to five years’ experience or a Ph.D., or three years and diploma in technical engineering, the Board of Education, after a 10 +2 .

The forms and prospectus are available on the payment of the R 700 in cash. Ask the Advanced Management Institute, 67 (the basement), Hargovind Enclave, Opposite Railway Reservation Center, Karkardooma, Delhi-92. Deadline for consignments is March 6, 2005. E-mail: imtdelhi9@yahoo.com.

Practitioners Course

The Academy of Sciences Nice therapeutic practitioners affiliated Ch Charan Singh University, Meerut, in charge of EDI applications for programmes, namely, hospital management, radio stations and imaging technology of the art medical laboratory, that the period of study is three years and diploma and, of course, a certificate of the year. In addition, it offers a physiotherapy program in which the length of the pipeline is four years and diploma courses and certificate is one year.

The minimum amount of training at end of studies for these courses, a 10 +2 in each level of electricity supply and diploma and the tenth class pass for the certificate. The closing date for submission of applications is scheduled for March 15. The prospectus and registration, you will receive, in cash or DD for Rs 100 in favour of Nice of the company, payable in cash or in New Delhi, from Nice Academy of Sciences hi practitioners JMSS Hospital, Nangli Dairy colony, near the State Bank of India, Najafgarh Road, New Delhi, 110043rd E-mail: napsdelhi@nicesociety.org.

Wharton, ISB join hands

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Centre for Executive Education of India School of Business (ISB), which recently announced that the orientation of the Wharton Fellows, a high-profile global society management forces of India Master Class programme. The programme is part of Wharton’s leadership of learning throughout the life of the network, Wharton Fellows.

According to a press release, Vice-Dean of Executive Education at Wharton, Jon Spector said: “ Wharton welcomed the ISB with high-level partners on these efforts Executive Education. The combination of the two schools’ networks and knowledge is a win-win proposition for both, as well as for the Wharton Fellows.”

The Associate Dean of Executive Education at ISB, Shyam Viswanathan said: “ The Masterclass help participants to gain knowledge of India India as an important emerging market and sourcing of the target.”

The program will be on March 6, with a glimpse of Indian culture, politics and industry scenario. As speakers Gurcharan Das, N Srinivasan, director general of the CII, KV Kamath ICICI Bank, Kiran Karnik of NASSCOM and Prabhu Chawla of India Today Group, among other things, the participants as the crow flies from India and the ‘evolution of their business - scenario. “Fellows” is beyond visiting companies in Mumbai and Bangalore, to test the dynamics of the market and new approaches to consumers in India, and the economy.