Five Key Takeaways The vodcast emphasised the need for educational institutions to strategically integrate cultural awareness into their core practices. Kate Barnes, Acumen’s Director of Partnership Development, highlighted that a deep understanding of cultural nuances is crucial for fostering successful international collaborations. The key takeaway here is that institutions should …
14 November 2023, New Delhi, India Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, is thrilled to announce its move to a new and expansive office space at the Eros Corporate Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi. This strategic relocation marks a significant milestone for the company and demonstrates its commitment to …
In the ever-evolving landscape of international education, staying at the forefront means embracing digital transformation. On the 27th of October 2023, Acumen hosted an exclusive in-house learning session titled ‘Digital Marketing Essentials for International Education,’ featuring Nishtha Gupta, Acumen’s Head of Digital Marketing Delivery. This workshop was an invaluable opportunity …
Claire Field’s recent podcast episode of “What now? What next? Insights into Australia’s tertiary education sector” featured guest, Marnie Watson, Chief Commercial and Partnership Officer at Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group. In this episode discussion focused on various aspects of transnational education (TNE) in Australia’s tertiary education sector. …
Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, is set to make a significant expansion into Indonesia. In this article, we delve into the compelling reasons behind Acumen’s strategic move to enter the Indonesian higher education market. Indonesia’s unique characteristics and emerging opportunities have positioned it as a prime destination for …
Jakarta, 16 October 2023 Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group, is extending its growing footprint in South East Asia through expansion into Indonesia, announced Adrian Mutton, Chairman & CEO of Acumen, during a visit to Jakarta. “We and our clients are looking at South East Asia as a key region …
Moderator Adrian Mutton, Founder & Executive Chairman Sannam S4 Group Panellists Karunn Kandoi, ApplyBoard Suneet Singh Kochar, CEO, Fateh Education Sushil Sukhwani, Founding Director & Owner, Edwise International Akshay Chatruvedi – Founder LeverageEdu Banit Singh Sawhney, CEO and Founder, Imperial Group Welcome to the thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Agent 2023: …
With Moderator Ritika Singh, Acumen Panellists Ritu Sharma, Senior Regional Advisor, Victoria University Shishir K Upadhyay, Principal Advisor, University of South California Sonu Himani, Senior Partnerships Officer, King’s College Vinita Nilesh Desai, Senior Recruitment Advisor, University of Auckland Welcome to an engaging and insightful panel discussion titled “10K Voices: The …
In the world of higher education, universities face the exciting challenge of captivating prospective students and successfully converting them into enrolled students. With students becoming more discerning in their choice of study destinations, the higher education sector has grown increasingly competitive. The team at Acumen have put together a collection …
Acumen is thrilled to announce its recent achievement of the ‘Great Place to Work’ certification. This recognition reflects the organisation’s unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and vibrant workplace culture for its employees. The ‘Great Place to Work’ certification is a prestigious accolade that recognises organisations for their outstanding …
With Moderators Pete Richards, Executive Director, UK and Europe, Acumen Sannam S4 Professor Delia Heneghan, Executive Director and Senior Vice President Panellists Pooja Singh, Recruitment Adviser, University of Troy Palak Behl, Recruitment Adviser, King’s College London Megha Srivastava, Senior Recruitment Adviser, York University Dr. Erik Lithander, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Strategic …
With Moderator Chris Bandy, Executive Director, Australia and New Zealand • Sales Panellist Panganamala Sudha, Consultant, University of Southern California Sandeep Bhalla, University of Sydney Mahima Kapoor, Regional Recruitment Advisor, University of York Riddhi Khurana, Recruitment Advisor, Ontario Tech University Coordinating CX Manager: Palak Join the distinguished panel of experts …
With Katie Landrey, Partner Success Manager, North America (Service Delivery), Sannam S4 Group Hemant Kumar Das, Principal Advisor – India Initiatives, University of Virginia, Darden School of Business Anjalii Agarwal, Senior Recruitment Advisor, University of Sydney Sejal Gandhi, Recruitment Advisor, University of Southampton Anindita Halder, Senior Recruitment Advisor, University of …
With Moderator Haike Manning, Executive Director, South east Asia, Acumen Panellists Rohil Kapoor, Senior Recruitment Adviser (University of Nottingham) (confirmed) Harkirat Singh Sahni, Recruitment Adviser (University of Westminster) (confirmed) Madhu Sharma, Regional Recruitment Adviser, University of Salford (confirmed) Mishi Sardana, Regional Adviser South Asia, Queen Mary University of London (confirmed) Today …
With Moderator – Marnie Watson – Chief Commercial Officer Acumen and Group Board Member Sannam S4 Group Panellists Len Jessup, President, Claremont Graduate University, USA Roger Brindley, Vice Provost, Penn State Global at Penn State University Lee Wildman, Director of Global Engagement, Queen Mary University of London Erik Lithander, Deputy …
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting economic landscapes, the relationship between higher education institutions and industries has never been more critical. Join Dr Shashank Shah, Senior Specialist – Higher Education, NITI Aayog, Prof. Prabhu Aggarwal – Vice Chancellor, Bennett University, Mr Dipesh Shah, Executive Director (Development), …
Join Acumen’s Executive Director, UK & Europe, Pete Richards, as he moderates a panel discussion on the subject of “Campus Development in India – The Opportunity and the Practicalities.” The distinguished panel of experts and thought leaders provide invaluable insights, thoughts, and commentary on this multifaceted subject creating informative and …
Written by Sagar Bahadur— Executive Director – India & South Asia, Acumen In recent years, the landscape of higher education in India has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the NEP 2020 and a shifting perspective towards global education. One noteworthy shift gaining traction is the establishment and implementation of …
In an era where global interconnectedness shapes our every endeavour, the role of education, particularly higher education, has evolved into a powerful instrument that not only imparts knowledge but also holds the potential to reshape diplomatic landscapes, foster cultural understanding, and wield economic influence. At the heart of discussions lies …
Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, is delighted to announce the addition of Mr. Sagar Bahadur to its dynamic team as Executive Director India and South Asia. In this key role, based in New Delhi, Sagar will be instrumental in driving Acumen’s services across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri …
With Sandeep Chakravorty, Ministry of External Affairs, Joint Secretary, India Join Mr Sandeep Chakravorty from the Ministry of External Affairs, Joint Secretary, India, as he takes to the stage at the 2023 Acumen Global Gateway Summit to speak on the subject of India’s global citizens and the role and global …
Below is the transcript Hi everyone, it’s so nice to virtually meet you. If I haven’t met you in person yet, my name is Jen Rau and I am an in-country representative based in the United States working with the client, Queen Mary University of London. My position is, …
Below is the transcript Hello, this is Vivian and I’m based out of the Acumen Office in Kuala Lumpur. I represent the University of Dundee in Scotland. I’m grateful that I’ve been given this opportunity to tell you a little bit about myself. Just a little fun fact about …
With Adam Grotsky, Prof. N V Varghese, Prof. Somak Roychaudhury, Dr.Pankaj Mittal, & Dr. Shashank Shah Education forms the bedrock of any society, shaping the minds of future generations and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. The National Education Policy 2020 aims to revolutionise the Indian education landscape, fostering …
London, June 30, 2023 Seamless, Acumen, and Sannam S4 Group announced as winners of the “Consultancy of the Year” category at the UK-India Global Forum Awards 2023. This remarkable achievement recognises the exceptional contributions to fostering collaboration and driving impactful outcomes between the United Kingdom and India. The UK-India Global …
There’s cause for celebration in the Acumen team as they have been shortlisted in not one, but two award categories at the EducationInvestor Awards 2023. Acumen, (part of the Sannam S4 Group), are proud to announce that they’ve been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Consultant – Strategy of the …
The Indian economy is undergoing an exponential period of growth and on course to become a $5 trillion economy by 2025. In this thought-provoking insight into the ‘how’ and ‘why’ the Indian economy is growing at the speed that it is, Mr Shri Bharat Lal highlights the government’s policies and …
With Ed Dixon, Kapil Dua, and Michael Green Compliance and adherence to thereof are one of key considerations for any entity looking to expand into the Indian Marketplace. Kapil Dua, Seamless’s Chief Executive Officer, Ed Dixon, Executive Director UK, and Michael Green, Executive Director and Senior Vice President North America, …
The United Kingdom has experienced a notable upswing in the enrolment of international students, as evidenced by recent data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency. In the 2021/22 academic year, the number of international students reached nearly 680,000, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year. This growth can …
With Sanjeev Sanyal & Adrian Mutton With COVID-19 forcing the hand of many to embrace new ways and more digital/hybrid ways of working, it was only a matter of time before Universities reevaluated their historical framework and operations against the mass of potential that the new digital era has to …
With Sanjeev Sanyal – Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council India has now become the most populous country in the world and as such, the education landscape is radically changing. Shifts in technology, demographics and the economy have already taken place and presented new and exciting opportunities for the Indian education …
Predicting future Higher Education trends is one of the most important things an institution can do. This helps to develop strategies and plan responses to ongoing issues, whilst targeting more consistent growth. Robin Reeves, experienced international recruiter, reflects on 2022 and offers his predictions for the UK Higher Education sector in 2023. How did the South …
Aggregators are a frequent component of international student recruitment and work to unite students across the globe with a compatible university course. They may provide various benefits for students and institutions, though there are also significant questions about their effectiveness. This makes it important to assess if these agents are …
Before joining Acumen, Cecilia was a Managing Director for GB8 International Education and Partnerships Specialist, a company she founded in 2012. Cecilia’s experience and expertise of over 26 years is in the areas of international student recruitment, transnational education, international partnerships and cultural awareness training. Some of her key consultancy …
Pete Richards is Acumen’s Executive Director for UK & Europe and has been working within the Higher Education sector for over twelve years, operating as Marketing Director for Sydney’s highly acclaimed Macquarie Business School, Head of Student Recruitment Marketing at Henley Business School, UK General Manager – International Student Recruitment …
Haike is from New Zealand, every good organisation should have at least one Kiwi! He is a former diplomat and New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam (2012-2016). He has been a business owner in Vietnam, establishing LightPath Consulting Group in 2017 – a B2B consulting business specialising in international education, acquired …
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Based out of the UK, Ananya joined Acumen as International Education Policy and Stakeholder Relations Manager, following her recent Masters at Oxford. Working closely to support all the Acumen senior leadership, her role encompasses India, …
Ritika Singh is Director of Customer Experience, India at Acumen. She began her career in financial services, with a corporate licence to trade on NYSE, certified on NASDAQ: Series 6 and Series 63, she worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for US clients. After a brief stint in the IT …
Dyutimoy Biswas is the Chief Operating Officer with a focus on customer experience and optimising delivery costs. Based in Gurgaon he works from home and from the SannamS4 office in Nehru Place. DB’s first role was as a Sales Rep in the logistics and supply chains in the early 1990s …
January 17, 2023 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group, has released a new report on Vietnamese parents’ views about international higher education programs delivered in Vietnam. The report, the first of its kind to focus on transnational education (TNE) in Vietnam, is titled ‘Vietnam Voices’, …
Chris Bandy is Executive Director for Australia & New Zealand at Acumen. Chris has over 12 years of international experience, with extensive exposure in the government and international education sectors, most recently as Investment and Trade Commissioner to South Asia and the Middle East, and Director at Invest and Trade …
Joe Arangio, Acumen’s Senior Vice President, North America has led business development, operations, and program delivery across education’s public, nonprofit and proprietary sectors at the post-graduate, post-secondary and K-12 levels. Joe’s expertise in navigating international education’s complex regulations is routinely used to create learning opportunities that might not otherwise exist. …
The much-awaited draft rules for establishing and operating campuses overseas in India have been revealed. The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued the Draft Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India Regulations on 5 January, 2023. As India aims to reach a 50% Gross Enrollment Ratio(GER) from 27.3% currently by 2035 as …
Established in 2008, Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group, celebrates its 15th anniversary committed to helping globally-ambitious university and education partners enter, explore and expand in South Asia, South East Asia and beyond. We are also extremely proud to serve and partner with multiple foreign governments on making a real …
As global education faced an immense slowdown due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, many countries were hit hard. Transnational education developments, international student recruitment and broader internationalisation steps that were in existence, have been pushed back. However, with the situation rapidly improving, many countries are now focused on international opportunities …
With traditional systems and guidelines, most colleges and universities across the globe require students to apply based on their interests and various criteria for admission. This application process is designed so that students are able to choose their desired courses and institutions have the freedom to decide between candidates. With …
As a top official in the higher education department, you very well know how much a post-graduation work permit matters to an international student. The work permit program allows a recent graduate to gain work experience. In addition to this, the program is a gateway for international students to obtain …
What the landmark UK-Indian MoU means for the education industry. In a landmark collaborative effort to merge academic minds from India with the United Kingdom, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two countries. Both India and the UK share a colourful past, but the Indian MoU is …
One step forward towards the internationalisation of education in the UK. The Government of the UK has undertaken a major alteration in their immigration policy. This is good news for students aspiring to pursue their international education journey in the UK as they will now have one less checkbox on …
The UK Visas and Immigration Services (or the UKVI), has started restoring priority visa processing services for various visa classes that are eligible, including for students. The service was resumed on August 12th 2022. Priority visa processing was suspended in March of this year. This was so that Ukrainian applicants …
Indicators are pointing to a surge in demand for international education opportunities among students who have grown weary of the Covid-19 pandemic. At the same time, currency devaluation, inflation, as well as the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, have dampened the demand for studying abroad in some outbound markets. What …
With higher education being the focus of many people arriving in Australia every year, the government has become more proactive in its approach to approving new visas. The world has been recovering from the COVID pandemic and admissions to colleges and universities are now in full swing. Recently, however, visa …
The VET Toolbox project, funded by the EU, was launched in September of 2021. The project was initiated so that a framework for qualifications, for Vietnamese institutions, could be developed. The hope is that with certificate recognition, Vietnamese students can gain opportunities to work in local as well as international …
Education’s perception in Vietnamese culture is exceptional. Due to their roots in Confucianism, the Vietnamese place great value on the importance of education. Confucius regularly spoke of its significance in the development of a human being. He also believed that education is a key factor for societal advancement. The past …
Universities are well aware of the value of attracting overseas students, and in recent times have created a myriad of short, medium and long-term course options to meet their requirements. However, HE institutions can’t afford to overlook the steps needed to draw attention to those options and secure buoyant levels …
According to several reports and news articles, Vietnam is in the market to promote foreign education for its brightest minds. With a multitude of students in several countries, especially from East Asia, opting for higher education abroad, universities in European nations and the Americas are waiting to welcome the influx …
As an international student recruitment manager, you know that recruiting top college students is essential to the success of your program. But what are the best strategies for attracting these talented students? It’s no secret that college student recruitment is a competitive process. In order to attract top talent, schools …
Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, today announces the promotion of Marnie Watson to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Group Board Member. As CCO, Marnie will lead Acumen’s global sales, service and product evolution and territorial expansion working closely with Katrina Hutchings and the Group Marketing team. As a …
The Acumen ANZ team, who are part of the Sannam S4 Group, are proud to announce their successful bid for a long- term project that will see them working with the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills, and Employment (DESE), and their Offshore Education Counsellor Network, to expand offshore delivery …
Educational establishments involved with international student recruitment face increasing challenges in their quest to attract new recruits from overseas – and the Covid-19 pandemic certainly hasn’t made things easy in this respect. Yet the desire for students to study abroad, especially at esteemed places of learning, isn’t likely to fade …
Transnational education (TNE) makes up an increasing part of the UK’s economy, which was worth around £25.2 billion in 2019. At the moment, Vietnam comprises a relatively small proportion of this sector, but the opportunities for expanding into Vietnam are vast. In this article, we’ll explore both the opportunities and …
The Australian federal government recently released The Strategy for International Education, a report which highlights just how crucial international education is to Australia’s economy and what effect the pandemic and travel restrictions have had on this sector. With the number of international students in Australia falling by 22% in 2020, …
India is set to greenlight dual and joint degrees awarded by Indian universities with international partners as part of its internationalisation plan being pushed through forcefully since its inclusion last year in the National Education Policy (NEP), a blueprint for the next decade. Foreign universities had already started to explore …
The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has destabilised the certainty university study abroad providers have had regarding the safety of certain international destinations. Despite this, there are some countries that have deep support networks for American students, such as the UK and Ireland. Studying abroad in the UK and Ireland …
As the Omicron variant continues to cause disruption to the UK and much of the world, it is already forcing many university campuses to turn back to remote teaching and online exams. Positive COVID cases are on the rise and there are growing fears about what this could mean for …
Reacting to concerns about the Omicron Variant, Australia announced in November 2021 it would be delaying the planned re-opening of its borders from December 1st to 15th for international students. Despite this closure, the state of New South Wales has taken steps to protect its international students pilot plan, keeping …
Mid-November is a much-anticipated time for international educators in the U.S.Colleagues wait with interest for the annual Open Doors report (a government-funded survey on international and U.S. higher education student mobility) to be released, and when it is, there is much debate, reflection and speculation based on the data. Corresponding …
Sannam S4 Group, a leading international education services provider, today announced the appointment of the former New Zealand Ambassador Mr. Haike Manning as Executive Director, South East Asia, and through the acquisition of the education business of LightPath Consulting Group, acquires a presence in Vietnam. Manning’s appointment and the acquisition …
Universities in India and abroad need to change their mindset when seeking to attract Indian students, as a major survey has shown a shift in perspectives among ‘Generation Z’ youths towards life goals and jobs and what influences them. The survey by international education consultancy Sannam S4 of some 10,000 …
“America has been tested and we have come out stronger for it. We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again. Not to meet yesterday’s challenges, but today’s and tomorrow’s. We will be a strong and trusted partner for peace, progress and security.” – Joe Biden, 46th …
Transnational education is swiftly becoming one of the biggest drives towards globalisation and an interconnected academic community, offering more academic opportunities to students across the world. It involves education being delivered by an awarding institution in a country other than the one in which they are based. For example, Lincoln …
Acumen’s Senior Manager of Education, North America, Ishrat Jahan, as well as Ritika Singh of Acumen, were invited to a webinar hosted by Maria Claudia Soler, Senior Research Analyst at the American Council of Education (ACE). As part of a series highlighting ACE’s 2021 Mapping Internationalization survey of US universities, …
The number of international students choosing to study at the brilliant universities found within the UK, the USA, and Canada have started to increase once more. Although the pandemic has made life harder for students traveling overseas for study, it hasn’t stopped the wave of new applicants from making the …
The United Kingdom and Ireland have always guaranteed strong support networks for their American students and are considered trusted destinations as a result. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty for university decision-makers as the UK and Irish governments enforce new public health measures and risk management strategies that don’t …
The US has been among the top 10 preferred study destinations for Malaysian students. As per IIE Open Doors data, Malaysia has sent a consistent number of students (primarily undergraduates) to the US. Since 2017/18, however, these numbers have been steadily declining. Like most international students in the US, 2020 …
Sannam S4 has achieved full accreditation under the CPD Certification Service for their International Education Adviser Programme, in the top five markets across the globe; US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. The Adviser programme is featured within the Sannam S4’s Centre of Excellence, an internal Learning and Development Academy. …
At Acumen, we pride ourselves on our global presence in the education sector and assisting institutions expand into new markets, which is why we’re proud to announce that this year we are gold sponsors of the Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) 2021. The AIEC will be taking place online this …
American higher education has long prided itself on being a brilliant beacon, attracting generations of students from around the globe. They come for education and for opportunity. Many, having established ties to America, return home to take roles in academe, business, or government. No country has trained more foreign leaders …
Acumen, a leading global education services provider, today launched Global Gateway, a comprehensive suite of transnational education (TNE)-related solutions designed to maximise enrolment outcomes for universities. The new service features TNE Matchmaker, the world’s first AI-driven data-mining tool, which searches thousands of courses compiled across South Asia and Southeast Asia …
At least eight top 200 universities in the THE ranking would “definitely consider” having a branch campus in India, according to a recent survey on Establishing International Branch Campuses in India by the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration. Of those, two were in the top 100, which the …
Acumen welcomes the Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education recently announced by the US Department of State and Department of Education. We applaud the US government’s commitment to developing a coordinated national approach to international education and recognising the significant benefits that come with global engagement. Acumen …
Students are worried about travel restrictions, but getting vaccinated boosts their chances of attending classes at international universities. Travel restrictions, quarantine expenses, mental anxiety—these are just some of the challenges that students hoping to go abroad for higher education this year have faced during the second Covid wave. However, with …
Acumen, a leading education services provider, today launched PACE, a comprehensive suite of student recruitment-related solutions designed to maximise enrolment outcomes for universities. PACE, which stands for Prospect, Admit, Convert and Enrol, helps universities generate and nurture initial queries through to completed applications, and drive enrolments by enhanced conversion and …
Sannam S4 Group, a leading global education services provider and international market entry firm, today announced the appointment of Mark Stanton to the company’s Group Board of Directors. Stanton brings with him over 25 years of senior management experience in global business along with deep knowledge of both education and …
A year into the pandemic, Australia is at a crossroads. Australia is one of a handful of countries around the world that has kept the virus at bay, and its citizens have been able to live relatively normal lives during this difficult period. Closed borders and strict quarantine have been …
The National Education Policy will result in a “sea change” around partnerships in India with a whole range of options opening up for foreign institutions, delegates heard during a country spotlight session during The PIE Live TNE & Tech virtual conference. As part of a wide ranging discussion that explored …
Sannam S4, a leading international education services provider, today announced that Marnie Watson has been named Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand. Ms. Watson, in her newly-created role, will lead Sannam S4’s expansion in these two markets and be responsible for building a robust, high-performance strategy across this broad geographic …
Sannam S4 Group, a leading international education services provider, announced today its acquisition of Alumno, a Singapore-based education consultancy offering strategic advice and implementation support to universities, education organizations and governments on marketing and branding, TNE, partnership development and student recruitment throughout the Asia region. “Acquiring Alumno is an important …
United States international student enrolments this fall semester dropped by more than 40% amid COVID-19 disruptions, but even before the pandemic, international students were beginning to look elsewhere for an education. We all knew that international student enrolments at US universities would be down this term as a result of …
Beginning in March 2020, as COVID 19 travelled insidiously across continents destroying lives and livelihoods, the education of millions of students was disrupted globally. For international students, disruptions were compounded by campus closures and travel bans, many of which continue. 19-year old Arjun who flew from college in Indiana in …
With COVID 19 posing more challenges than ever before within international student recruitment, there has never been a more important time for universities to go that extra mile and manage a tailored approach to attract students. From over 10 years´ experience working with student recruitment in Latin America, below are …
Universities in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) were already facing daunting challenges before the global pandemic. Rising enrollments that overwhelmed institutional capacity, rigid governance structures, and severe budget restrictions have strained institutions across the region. The pandemic has not only compounded existing problems but has also created new difficulties …
Victoria University (VU) changed the landscape of Higher Education in Australia in 2018 when they introduced a revolutionary new model of student learning, known as The VU Way. Other universities require students to undertake four subjects at once over a 12 week semester followed by a period of exams and …
Significant advancements are being made in online education in India as a result of its exponentially developing technology. With a population of over 1.3 billion and the availability of high-speed internet and smartphones, India has a massive base of technologically-driven consumers as the educational landscape shifts in response to the …
The panel discussion series announced on LinkedIn on June 2, 2020, will provide a platform for open dialogue between students and some of Sannam S4’s university partners. The series will be hosted on Yocket: an online platform offering a multitude of services to help students manage their plans to study …
Since the internet age began, higher education has become more global. The internet has allowed the learner and educator to connect globally, or, as Manuel Castells famously coined the phrase, to become a ‘Network Society’ (Castells, 1996). This network society has developed a new wave of economic, social, political, and …
With the deep penetration of internet connectivity among people, the number of social media users in India have been growing constantly. The Indian government-sponsored Digital India initiative has also contributed greatly to this growth. The year 2020, which came under the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, saw much resort to …
As we write this article, the COVID-19 Pandemic is engulfing our world and invoking unprecedented responses and strategies. Global sectors are facing drastic challenges that re-defines the basic modalities of running international operations. The coming years, probably at least the first-half of this decade, will see a paradigm shift where …
The news magazine Inside Higher Ed published on January 16, 2020, an article titled “Takedown of Online Education”. It featured a US-based research report titled “Does Online Education Live up to Its Promise?” The report was rather negative on online education, especially on fully online courses, apparently aiming to discourage …
