Lockdown learning – Education apps for the entire family
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn”, said Alvin Toffler, an American Writer and Futurist. His words stand true in today’s highly competitive world where it is important to continuously learn, whether…
An overview of EIC2019: Improving education outcomes in India needs access, equity and quality
Nearly 300 attendees from across higher education and schools attended this year’s Education Innovation Conference in Bengaluru, to talk about where Indian education was heading in the coming decade. The EIC2019 brought together educators, technologists, public policy professionals and government, in a unique setting. The…
bioConclave 2019 : AI is disrupting healthcare in India
BANGALORE, 15 October: The inaugural bioConclave event in India saw more than 150 delegates from the top hospitals, medtechs, medical associations and government gather in Bangalore to discuss how Indian healthcare can leapfrog in quality, access and affordability, with the use of new technologies and greater…
Masterclass: Creating More Effective Boards (half-day, 29 November, London)
Book yourself on this market-leading Masterclass for creating more effective Boards. Dozens of Chairpersons, General Counsels, Company Secretaries and NEDs have already benefited from these courses in 2019 in the UK, Germany and South Africa. Timings: 8.30am - 12pm, breakfast included Date: Friday 29th November…
UK, Indian Blockchain Experts gather for the Digital India Blockchain Conference 2019
EarthID launches in India at Digital India Blockchain Conference 2019. The Digital India Blockchain Conference which took place on May 11th turned out to be a success with global experts gathering with the core community in Bangalore for a day filled with captivating discussions. Heading…
EIC2019 Delhi: Innovation is rife in Indian education, but there is a long way to go
"How do we create thousands of Kalams, Pichais and Satya Nadellas in India?" asked Ramanan Ramanathan, Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission, at the EIC2019. He went on to say, by creating a problem solving ability in our children The EIC2019 concluded on…
Contribution of Asian businesses to the London economy
With London open for business, the Indo-European Business Forum along with BDO LLP, London & Partners and Mantra Capital supported by partners compiled a report on the growth of Asian businesses in the UK. South Asian owned businesses have an important impact on London’s economy…
Is the UK becoming less attractive for students?
Immigration and “taking back control” were the two overarching themes of the Brexit vote in 2016 in Britain. The country voted to Leave the European Union, with the Remainers narrowly losing the referendum. Since then, immigration has cast a shadow over bilateral trade discussions between…
Business Backs Education Report launch
This report was published on 14 January 2015, ahead of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, to raise awareness of the Business Backs Education campaign, launched by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with Dubai Cares and UNESCO. The campaign was launched at the…
Review of EIC2018 in Bangalore: AI will dramatically change employment and education markets
The Education Innovation Conference 2018 in Bangalore last month concluded that AI and the accelerating pace of technological innovation will change the way education is delivered and consumed in India in the coming decade. Speakers from around India, and as far afield as New Zealand…