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United News of India
10 hours ago
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- United News of India
Union Minister K Reddy calls for AI-driven, sustainable mineral exploration
Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) Union Minister for Coal and Mines and Telangana BJP President, G Kishan Reddy, emphasised the growing importance of science, sustainability, and emerging technologies in mineral exploration to achieve the goals of Viksit Bharat. Speaking after inaugurating the 'Next-Gen Geophysics 2025: Unlocking Earth's Hidden Treasures' conference at the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI), Hyderabad, on Monday, he highlighted key initiatives, including the establishment of the National Landslide Forecasting Centre and an MoU with Italy to enhance disaster preparedness. The minister praised GSI's 175-year legacy and urged geoscientists to adopt cutting-edge tools like AI and quantum computing for precise exploration. He cited the Rs 10,300 crore India AI Mission and Rs 6,000 crore National Quantum Mission as catalysts for innovation. He also stressed reducing dependence on imports of critical minerals like lithium and cobalt through responsible, tech-driven mining. Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender called geoscience a transformative field, where traditional methods converge with AI and quantum sensing. He lauded GSI's integration of AI/ML in geohazard assessments and mineral investigations, expressing optimism about India's leadership in sustainable resource management. Earlier in the day, Kishan Reddy and Rajender inaugurated two new hydrostatic drill rigs and the next-gen geophysics expo pavilion, which showcased advanced geophysical tools and AI-enabled exploration technologies. The two-day international conference features participants from India, Australia, Canada, Russia, the USA, Poland, Malaysia, and Singapore. The agenda includes AI-integrated exploration models, high-resolution subsurface imaging, and sustainable mineral development strategies. Senior GSI officials, international delegates, and geoscientific experts are attending the event, underscoring India's growing global presence in geoscience and innovation, an official statement said. UNI VV ARN
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MBA Employers Want AI Skills — And They Say Higher Ed Must Step Up
Lecturer Faye Manning of the Medical Imaging Department of the University of Exeter. A new UK survey shows that 85% of businesses see skills gaps as a threat — and many prefer collaborating with researchers over hiring externally. Photo by Theo Moye A new report finds that UK businesses are increasingly eager to work with university researchers to close widening skills gaps — particularly in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analysis — but struggle to access the expertise they need. The report, Equipping Researchers for Impact: Unlocking the Potential of University-Business Relationships, commissioned by the Developing Business-Aware Academics project at the University of Exeter Business School and authored by CBI Economics, warns that skills shortages are now seen as a major threat to UK competitiveness. In a survey of 235 UK businesses across all sizes, sectors, and regions, an average of 85% identified skills gaps as a top concern — with shortages in AI among the most pressing. BIZ WANTS AI EXPERTISE — AND IT'S TURNING TO HIGHED ED TO FIND IT As AI continues to reshape industries and accelerate business transformation, nearly half (44%) of large companies say they would prefer to engage with academic experts in universities to address AI talent shortages rather than relying solely on external hires or outsourcing. Yet businesses often find the pathways to collaborate with academia overly complex, opaque, or poorly aligned with their immediate needs. 'Businesses are expressing a clear wish to work with universities,' says Louise Hellem, chief economist at the CBI. 'At a time when the UK is seeking to go further and faster in its pursuit of economic growth, as well as address chronic skills shortages and embed cutting-edge technologies across its economy, the role of universities as connectors between academic research and business innovation has never been more vital.' The findings fit into a broader trend emerging across business education. As Poets&Quants has reported, the 2025 Graduate Business Curriculum Summary Report shows that AI is no longer treated as a niche topic, but is being embedded deeply into MBA and master's programs. Schools are revamping curricula to prioritize AI-driven decision-making, data analytics, and predictive modeling alongside traditional leadership training. Two years ago, in fall 2023, BGC reported that three of four surveyed B-schools had already integrated AI into their curricula. Employers are demanding it, after all. According to the 2024 GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey, global employers now seek MBA graduates who possess AI and machine learning expertise — but they equally want professionals who can combine technical savvy with strategic thinking, communication skills, and leadership. MBA PROGRAMS RACE TO INTEGRATE AI AS EMPLOYERS SHIFT HIRING PRIORITIES Top programs are responding with not only curriculum changes but entire tracks — and in some cases whole programs — focused on AI. Wharton, for example, recently launched a dedicated AI concentration for MBAs, and schools like INSEAD, London Business School, and MIT Sloan are embedding AI modules across core courses. Against this backdrop, the University of Exeter-CBI report warns that unless universities adapt how they prepare researchers — not just teaching technical skills, but providing sector-specific training, immersive business experiences, and networks — a huge opportunity will be missed. 'Researchers are a largely untapped talent pool rich in higher-level skills,' says Professor Alison Truelove, director of the Developing Business-Aware Academics project at the University of Exeter Business School. 'Support for researchers must be at the center of strategies to reshape academia-business engagement. 'Importantly, universities and funders need to incentivize and reward researchers, and recognize that business engagement and research excellence can be mutually beneficial: they both champion innovation, offer new perspectives and open new paths to funding.' SCHOOLS WARNED: ADAPT RESEARCHER TRAINING OR MISS A CRITICAL OPPORTUNITY The survey also reveals that smaller businesses, in particular, value access to universities' specialist facilities and consultancy but are often discouraged by the difficulty of navigating collaboration processes. Businesses across the board called for simplified engagement pathways, stronger networking initiatives connecting researchers to industry needs, and better alignment between funding opportunities and partnership goals. The report posits that universities are uniquely positioned to act as hubs for local and national economic growth — but only if they make systemic changes to reward industry collaboration alongside academic output. The full report, Equipping Researchers for Impact: Unlocking the Potential of University-Business Relationships, is available here. DON'T MISS TECH & AI ARE SOARING UP THE LIST OF MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS RECRUITERS WANT FROM MBAs: SURVEY and IT'S HERE: HOW B-SCHOOLS HAVE 'STEADILY & CAUTIOUSLY' INTEGRATED AI INTO THEIR CURRICULA The post MBA Employers Want AI Skills — And They Say Higher Ed Must Step Up appeared first on Poets&Quants. Sign in to access your portfolio
