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Yogesh Singh appointed again as DU vice-chancellor

The move follows the amendment of DU’s statutes in 2023 to allow a VC’s reappointment. (Hindustan Times)

Updated 14 days ago

DU professors write to vice-chancellor over harassment row

The move comes about 12 days after the Delhi High Court on May 18 directed DU vice-chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh to independently examine the matter and make a decision within six weeks.

Published 47 days ago

PU a ‘V-C nursery’, gave 20 varsities its heads in 5 yrs

Only two of 20 recent appointees are women – Anupama Sharma and Nishtha Jaswal. (HT File)

Published 54 days ago

Dyal Singh college name change row: Principal seeks DU V-C's direction on staff council meeting

Dyal Singh college name change row: Principal seeks DU V-C's direction on staff council meeting

Published 83 days ago

Haryana: JNU prof Milap Punia appointed MDU VC

Milap Punia

Published 96 days ago

SPPU V-C sends staff on compulsory leave, announces forensic audit

SPPU vice-chancellor announced that head of department of technology will be sent on compulsory leave from March 27 and forensic audit of functioning of the university will be conducted in a month. (HT FILE)

Published 111 days ago

90% students who voted in referendum want V-C to resign, says JNUSU

The JNUSU said the outcome of the referendum reflects sentiments widely held by the student community.

Published 127 days ago

HC issues notice on plea challenging Punjabi University’s VC appointment

The petition was filed by Pushpinder Singh Gill, a professor and an applicant for the post. (HT File)

Published 139 days ago

Haryana guv overturns MDU V-C’s order on registrar’s suspension

Employees of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) staged a sit-in protest outside the vice-chancellor’s office on Wednesday. (Manoj Dhaka/HindustanTimes)

Published 148 days ago

Odisha: BJD urges Guv to appoint VCs in 13 state-run varsities

Odisha: BJD urges Guv to appoint VCs in 13 state-run varsities

Published 156 days ago

‘Focus on enhancing research, improving university’s ranking’: New LU V-C outlines priorities

Prof Jai Prakash Saini has begun to address the numerous challenges facing the institution. (Sourced)

Published 181 days ago

KGMU defers OPD boycott after CM’s assurance on campus violence

Representational image (Sourced)

Updated 184 days ago

‘Bore toh nahin ho rahe?’: Row as Chhattisgarh V-C asks writer to leave seminar

A video of the incident showed VC Chakrawal asking writer Manoj Rupda whether he was getting bored.

Updated 188 days ago

Tezpur University V-C sent on leave after 100-day protest; probe panel set up

Tezpur: Security personnel stand guard as students block the exit during a protest against vice chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh in Sonitpur district of Assam (PTI FILE PHOTO)

Published 197 days ago

DU panel submits report after student posts videos alleging harassment

DU panel submits report after student posts videos alleging harassment

Published 212 days ago

Row over MDU V-C’s degree: Kurukshetra SP forwards INSO prez complaint to KU V-C seeking action

In his complaint, Deswal alleged that the V-C Rajbir Singh provided false documents with “dishonest intention and seized the post to cause wrongful loss to the government, university and students of the MDU.” (HT Photo for representation)

Published 229 days ago

After decade-long debate, Centre overhauls PU senate, syndicate

This is the first time in 59 years that the constitution of the senate has been changed. (HT File)

Published 257 days ago

Purvanchal University ex-VC Prof UP Singh passes away at 92

Purvanchal University ex-VC Prof UP Singh passes away at 92

Published 292 days ago

SC directs VC to make case of alleged sexual harassment against him part of his resume after complaint is time barred

SC directs VC to make case of alleged sexual harassment against him part of his resume after complaint is time barred

Updated 307 days ago

Sexual harassment charge will stay on VC’s resume forever: SC

Sexual harassment charge will stay on VC’s resume forever: SC

Published 307 days ago

Education ministry seeks explanation from JNU VC for skipping key conference

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice Chancellor, JNU

Updated 355 days ago

IGNOU appoints Prof Uma Kanjilal as its first-ever woman Vice Chancellor

Prof. Uma Kanjilal has been appointed IGNOU's first ever woman Vice Chancellor.

Published 357 days ago

2 ‘registrars’ operating in Kerala University

2 ‘registrars’ operating in Kerala University

Published 370 days ago

Newly-appointed GIPE VC aims to take it to the next level with positivity

Umakant Dash holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Utkal University (1990) and a Master’s from the Central University of Hyderabad (1992). (HT)

Published 377 days ago

UP: Sandalwood tree worth lakhs stolen from KGMU VC’s residence in Lucknow

An FIR has been lodged, and CCTV footage has been handed over to the police. The incident is also being investigated under the Forest Act. (Pic used for representation)

Published 381 days ago

Punjab: SK Mishra takes charge as Gurdaspur technical varsity V-C

SK Mishra, an alumnus of IIM Bangalore, assumed charge as the vice-chancellor (V-C) of Sardar Beant Singh State Technical University (SBSSU), Gurdaspur, on Monday. (HT File)

Published 416 days ago

Prof Jagdeep Singh is Punjabi University’s VC

Prof Jagdeep Singh

Published 423 days ago

JU interim VC removed for failing to control violence at campus: Chancellor’s office

JU interim VC removed for failing to control violence at campus: Chancellor’s office

Updated 474 days ago

University of Oxford gets 160th chancellor in Lord William Hague

Lord William Hague was elected as the next chancellor of the University of Oxford (The Office of William Hague/PA)

Published 513 days ago

Panjab University yet to send invite to Lahore varsity for student fest in March

The Jhankar student fest is organised annually by the president of the campus student council. Being hosted by the president, it is usually the biggest student fest at Panjab University in the academic year, organised with great fanfare. (HT File Photo)

Published 525 days ago

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