A guest lecturer at Kannur University was terminated for including a question referencing the death of a district magistrate in an exam. The lecturer, Sherin C. Abraham, defended the question, stating it was meant to engage students with a human rights issue. Despite the question being optional, a student objected and later protested, leading to…
A temporary law teacher at Kannur University’s School of Legal Studies in Manjeshwar lost his job after setting a question related to the public humiliation and suicide of Kannur Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu K. The question asked students to discuss the human rights issues involved in the case. The teacher, Sherin C Abraham, defended…
Two Jewish students at DePaul University in Chicago were assaulted by masked attackers while showing support for Israel. The university’s president condemned the attack and stated that it goes against the school’s values. The students declined medical treatment for their injuries. DePaul is working with the police to determine if the attack can be classified…
Digital University Kerala (DUK) has presented a report on judicial digital transformation to the Kerala High Court, focusing on leveraging cutting-edge technology to streamline the judicial process and reduce case pendency. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque highlighted the importance of collaboration with public universities, citing successful partnerships in countries like Brazil. The report includes recommendations on…
The Forum on Elevating Intellectual Property, Research, and Innovation in Oman, organized by Sohar University in collaboration with MoHERI and WIPO, addressed the significance of intellectual property in fostering innovation. The event featured experts from Oman and internationally, with representatives from various entities. The forum highlighted the importance of research and innovation in driving economic…