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phd student news

IIT Ropar asst prof suspended after PhD student alleges assault, harassment

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar on Sunday suspended and placed an assistant professor on forced leave after a first-year PhD student accused him of physical assault and sexual harassment.
Published on May 04, 2026 06:38 am IST

IIT Ropar professor placed on forced leave after student’s assault allegations

IIT Ropar has placed the assault-accused assistant professor on leave
Updated on May 03, 2026 01:33 pm IST

‘60% on rent’: Indian student in Manchester reveals cost of living in UK

The Indian woman studies at the University of Manchester.
Published on Apr 28, 2026 09:47 am IST

Centre forms 3-member panel to review student suicides, mental health safeguards

The Indian Institute of Technology campus in Kanpur. (File Photo)
Updated on Jan 22, 2026 07:23 pm IST

Palak paneer, a $200k payout, plus Master's degree: Indian couple's racism fight

In September 2025, after a civil rights lawsuit, the University of Colorado Boulder reached a settlement with Prakash and his partner, Urmi Bhattacheryya.
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 06:01 pm IST

Ghaziabad: PhD student loses 49L to woman he met online

“When he tried to withdraw his profit, the fraudsters directed him to transfer 30 per cent of his profit, after which he would be eligible to withdraw the profit. Despite multiple attempts, when he was not allowed to withdraw his money, he realised that he had fallen into a trap,” the SHO added. (Representational image)
Updated on Dec 01, 2025 12:22 pm IST

Chinese student in Switzerland relies on cat food for protein amid high costs

A Chinese PhD student in Switzerland survives on cat food and blood donation meals to save money.
Published on Sept 26, 2025 01:52 pm IST

Self-styled Godman assaults PhD student, scholar at Arunachal’s Parshuram Kund: Police

Police teams are working to track the accused down, the SP said. (Representative photo)
Published on Sept 13, 2025 03:29 pm IST

‘PhD Village’ in China honours latest scholar, tally hits 33

A remote village in China celebrated its academic tradition as it honoured another doctorate holder, raising its count to 33 PhDs from leading institutions.
Published on Aug 30, 2025 08:28 pm IST

Tank-Top effect: Influencer's viral video shows how social media algorithms work

Content creator Zara Dar posted identical videos in different outfits to show the Tank-Top effect
Published on Aug 22, 2025 11:36 am IST

IISER sets up committee to probe circumstances behind unnatural death of PhD student

IISER sets up committee to probe circumstances behind unnatural death of PhD student
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:56 am IST

JNU to start 2nd PhD admission cycle in Dec, extends hostel duration

JNU will start the 2nd PhD admission cycle in December. (HT file)
Updated on Jul 06, 2025 04:10 pm IST

' 35,000 a month': PhD scholar's stipend sparks debate on low pay

A viral LinkedIn post exposed the harsh reality of PhD scholars in India.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 10:35 am IST

BHU PhD Entrance Result 2025 today, how to check when released at bhu.ac.in

BHU PhD Entrance Result 2025: Check the steps to download results when released.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 03:57 pm IST

IIT Delhi, University of Queensland invite applications for joint PhD Programme

IIT Delhi and the University of Queensland have announced the application process of the joint PhD Programme for the July 2025 round. (Image source: uqiitd.org/screenshot)
Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:33 pm IST

IIM Raipur opens applications for its fully-funded Ph. D. Program 2025

IIM Raipur is accepting applications for its Ph.D. program 2025. Interested candidates should apply latest by May 10, 2025.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:27 pm IST

UGC bans Rajasthan-based university from enrolling Ph.D students for five years

UGC has banned Rajasthan's Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University from enrolling Ph.D students for the five years. (File image)
Published on Feb 13, 2025 01:30 pm IST

IIT-D hosts leadership workshop in STEMM for Ph.D scholars from SC/ST community

Valedictory session of the 2nd Transformative Leadership in STEMM Workshop. (Photo credit: IIT Delhi)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 12:11 pm IST

UGC bars three Rajasthan universities from awarding Ph.D. degrees, here's why

UGC informed in an official notice that a standing committee of the commission had found that the three universities did not follow provisions of UGC's PhD regulations and academic norms for award of Ph.D. degrees. (HT file image)
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:42 pm IST

Pursue PhD Program in Management 2025 at IIM Lucknow, check course details here

IIM Lucknow is inviting applications for PhD Program in Management 2025,
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 05:15 pm IST

Woman PhD student dies by suicide over humiliation, three held

Woman PhD student dies by suicide over humiliation, three held
Published on Dec 27, 2024 10:07 pm IST

JNU PhD Admissions 2024: Panel to check feasibility of in-house entrance tests

The committee, chaired by School of Language Dean Shoba Sivasankaran, held its first meeting on Monday and will likely meet again to devise a solution to admissions to PhD programmes. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT file photo) (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Archive)
Published on Dec 04, 2024 01:54 pm IST

JNU Admissions 2025: Applications open for Ph.D programmes, direct link here

JNU Admissions 2025: Applications open for Ph.D programmes at JNU. Candidates can apply till December 2, 2024.
Published on Nov 27, 2024 03:25 pm IST

DU North Campus' popular bhel puri seller, Pinki uncle is no more! Students sad

Sunil Sethi aka Pinki Uncle had been selling bhel puri, in North Campus, for almost 40 years!
Published on Nov 19, 2024 07:07 pm IST

Fully funded PhD programs at University of Oxford, check eligibility and more

Here are some fully funded PhD programs offered by the University of Oxford for individuals interested in pursuing them.
Published on Oct 29, 2024 01:56 pm IST

PhD student’s body found hanging in hostel room at IIT-K: Police

A ‘suicide note’, which held no one responsible for the extreme step, had been recovered from the room, said police. (Pic for representation)
Published on Oct 10, 2024 10:55 pm IST

28-year-old PhD student found dead at IIT Kanpur, suicide suspected: Report

The woman's hostel mates informed the institute authorities about her death, who subsequently notified the police. (Representational photo)
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 10:51 pm IST

IIT-M opens diabetes research centre to tackle challenges & drive innovation

The ‘Shankar Center of Excellence for Diabetic Research’ (SCoEDR) has been supported by funding from IIT Madras Alumnus Awardee Subramonian Shankar (1971 - B.Tech - Electrical Engineering).
Updated on Sept 22, 2024 07:57 am IST

Gautam Buddha varsity dean booked for sexually harassing PhD student

HT reported on 12 September that the college had already set up the internal complaints committee (ICC) under the chairmanship of a senior principal of Delhi University. (HT Archive)
Updated on Sept 19, 2024 07:00 am IST

PhD student accuses dean of sexual harassment at GB varsity, ICC probing matter, says V-C

V-C Sinha said the Vishakha committee, already established to investigate the allegations made by the PhD student, had convened multiple times, and a report is expected soon. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sept 12, 2024 06:06 am IST