Conference on higher education held
A conference on higher education reforms was held in Kerala, emphasizing the need for modernization in the sector. Jebi Mather, MP, highlighted the importance of adapting undergraduate programs to meet industry demands while also focusing on students' emotional growth. Keynote speakers discussed the necessity of developing employability skills alongside academic achievements.
- ▪Jebi Mather, MP, stated that Kerala’s higher education sector requires continuous modernization.
- ▪The conference focused on strengthening four-year undergraduate programs to meet changing academic and industry demands.
- ▪Prof. Junaid Bushiri emphasized the importance of developing employability and practical skills alongside academic achievements.
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Jebi Mather, MP, said here on Friday (May 22) that Kerala’s higher education sector required continuous modernisation.The newly introduced four-year undergraduate programmes have to be further strengthened to meet the changing academic and industry demands, she said in her inaugural address at the conference on ‘Higher Education Reforms’ held as part of the annual meeting of the Kerala Principals’ Council at MES College, Marampally, according to a release.She said the education sector must focus not only on academic excellence but also on students’ emotional growth and value-based learning. Prof.
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