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Toronto Star
12-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
George Brown College closing key ESL program, leaving students and faculty ‘shocked'
Faculty and students are outraged after George Brown College announced it's shuttering a key ESL program amid financial pressures and a drop in international student enrolment. The move will result in faculty layoffs, and newcomers having to look elsewhere to prepare for the Canadian workforce. In an internal email May 2 to faculty and staff of the college's Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies, the centre's dean, Susan Toews, confirmed George Brown's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program will be phased out, with a planned permanent closure in 2026.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
KLEF Deemed to be University Earns Prestigious Accreditation from Global Skill Development Council
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF) Deemed to be University, renowned for its progressive academic vision and emphasis on industry-aligned education, has achieved a significant global milestone by securing accreditation from the Global Skill Development Council (GSDC). Headquartered in the USA, Switzerland, and Singapore, GSDC is a globally respected certification and accreditation authority dedicated to advancing skill excellence and preparing learners for the demands of the future workforce. In a dual recognition, KLEF Deemed to be University has also been officially designated as an Authorized Academic Partner (AAP) of GSDC. This prestigious partnership allows the university to deliver internationally certified skill development programs across a wide range of emerging technologies, further empowering its students and faculty to compete on the global stage. Expressing pride in this milestone, Er. Koneru Lakshman Havish, Vice-President, KLEF Deemed to be University stated, 'This international accreditation reflects our long-standing vision of aligning higher education with global industry needs. It strengthens our resolve to equip students with world-class skills that extend beyond academic theory and into real-world applications.' The Global Skill Development Council offers certifications in highly sought-after domains such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Blockchain, DevOps & DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Agile & Scrum, ISO Standards, Learning & Development (L&D), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cybersecurity. These programs are developed by leading global experts and endorsed by academic affiliates from prestigious institutions including Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, and the Wharton School. Commenting on the partnership, Dr. A. Srinath, Dean – Skill Development, KL Deemed to be University, noted, 'This is not just a recognition—it is a strategic leap. With GSDC's globally validated certifications, we are now better positioned to offer our students and faculty cutting-edge training that meets international standards, enabling them to become globally competent professionals in tomorrow's workforce.' To facilitate the seamless integration of GSDC certification modules, KL Deemed to be University will leverage its advanced infrastructure, which includes cutting-edge laboratories, interdisciplinary research centers, and dedicated innovation hubs. This well-established ecosystem fosters both technical excellence and intellectual growth, creating an ideal environment for delivering globally recognized skill development programs and enabling high-impact, experiential learning.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
CBSE board results 2025: Access codes released for class 10th, 12th students to download digital marksheets via Digilocker
The CBSE has released the access codes for Digilocker accounts of Class 10 and 12 students to access their Digital Academic Documents, such as mark sheets and migration certificates of board results 2025. The result of the CBSE Board Exam 2025 is under preparation and will be declared soon. The student-wise access code file is being made available to schools in their Digilocker accounts, from where schools can download and disseminate the access code to individual students. In an attempt to ensure security, the board has introduced a six-digit access code based activation for students' Digilocker accounts. After activation of Digilocker accounts, students can access their Digital Academic Documents under the 'Issued Documents' section. The CBSE, in technical collaboration with NeGD, has been opening Digilocker accounts for Class 10 and 12 students every year in advance to provide digital academic documents through CBSE's digital academic repository, 'Parinam Manjusha,' after the declaration of result. Process Schools can follow the steps mentioned below to download the access code file for their students. Step 1: Go to the link: and log in using the LOC credentials and select 'Login as School' from the dropdown. Step 2: Click on the 'Download Access Code file' option on the left panel of the screen. A new screen will appear from which schools can download the PIN: For Class ✗ students - Click on Download Access Code for Class X For Class XII students - Click on Download Access Code for Class XII After downloading the file, schools can share the Access Code individually with the respective students in a secure manner. Also, a User manual to guide the students for accessing the Digilocker is available on the same page. Schools must download the user manual and share with students. The same has also been extended to the students of CBSE-affiliated schools abroad. The students of these schools can access their Digilocker academic documents via Digilocker in the following ways: By visiting the portal By creating a ticket on with the category
