YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. The delegation of the Munich University of Federal Armed Forces paid a study visit to the National Defense Research University of the defense ministry of Armenia, the NDRU told Armenpress. Lieutenant General Hayk Kotanjian, Founding Head, NDRU, Doctor of Political Science, Professor, introduced the guests the activities of the University at the Conference Hall, briefed in detail on the research (Institute for National Strategic Studies – INSS) and the educational (National Institute for Strategic Defense Security Education – NISDSE) components of the NDRU. As Professor Kotanjian stated, the educational process in the University evolved via the leading Western research universities’ and institutes’ model, as well as with the account of the Russian think tanks’ practice, i.e., transferring the products of the academic-applied research as knowledge to the auditorium. At the meeting Colonel Suren Davtyan, Head, NISDSE–Deputy … [Read more...] about Munich University delegation visits Armenia’s National Defense Research University
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University of Tartu named best research university in ‘New Europe’
TÜ was named the number one institution of higher education involved in research in THE's "New Europe" rankings, the publication announced when publishing the results on Thursday, adding that TÜ also ranked first in the region for its research environment.TÜ placed 301-350 in the THE World University Rankings published last fall.Estonia's oldest university was followed in the rankings by Cyprus University of Technology, which ranks first in citation impact, and the University of Cyprus, which leads the industry income and international outlook measures. The two Cypriot universities ranked 351-400 in the World University Rankings.Prague's Charles University ranked fourth, ranking first in teaching environment, while Semmelweis University in Budapest, whose strength is in international visibility, rounded out the top five.The rankings included 53 institutions of higher education in 12 member states, with Malta being the only new member state left out.The Czech Republic saw … [Read more...] about University of Tartu named best research university in ‘New Europe’
London ranked best university city of 2018
London has been ranked as the best university city in the world, according to global rankings released today by the Times Higher Education (THE). The British capital, which boasts six top 200 universities, was ranked equal first with Boston-Cambridge, home to prestigious institutions like Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). London and Boston were followed by Paris and Hong Kong in second spot, then Berlin and Los Angeles ranked equal third. Stockholm, Shanghai, New York and Sydney were all included in the top five spots. London, however, had the greatest number of Top 500 institutions with 15, compared with 10 in Paris and eight in Boston-Cambridge. “London is definitely retaining its status as the global power player for quality higher education,” said Seeta Bhardwa, student editor at the THE. “It’s become something of a standalone destination for higher education, with students here benefitting from the resources of multiple … [Read more...] about London ranked best university city of 2018
Investigation launched into alleged ‘chav’ social at Leeds University
0 Have your say Bosses at Leeds University Union have said they will investigate claims a so-called 'chav' themed social event was held by a women's sports club last week. As reported yesterday, reports have emerged online claiming that the union's women's hockey club had told members to dress up as "lower class" people for the alleged social. Today, Leeds University Union has issued a statement to say they will consider disciplinary action against individuals or clubs if needed. A spokesperson said: “LUU expects all of its clubs and societies to run inclusive and accessible activities, including socials. All clubs and societies commit to uphold the LUU Social Guidelines.“Where we become aware that this is not the case, as in this instance, we will investigate this with the organisers and take disciplinary action against individuals or clubs as appropriate.”The reports originated on youth news website The Tab, which claimed that photographs had been posted on … [Read more...] about Investigation launched into alleged ‘chav’ social at Leeds University
Alleged ‘chav’ social was ‘ill judged’, Leeds University says
0 Have your say A Yorkshire university has described as “ill judged” a so-called “chav” themed social event that is alleged to have been held by a students union sports club. Leeds University said it was fully supportive of the event being scrutinised by the Leeds University Union after a report emerged online claiming that the union’s women’s hockey club had told members to dress up as “lower-class” people for the alleged social.In a report on youth news website The Tab, it was claimed that photographs had been posted on image-sharing network instagram which appear to show members wearing tracksuits, carrying fake babies and covering their bodies with tattoos.The website also carried what is claimed was a screen shot of an invitation to members on a private Facebook group, which referred to the dictionary definition of ‘Chav’ as “a young, lower-class person typified by brash and loutish behaviour”.The … [Read more...] about Alleged ‘chav’ social was ‘ill judged’, Leeds University says