Professor Kishan Devani BEM, FRSA Honoured Again with Uzbekistan’s Highest Academic Honour – Two accolades in one year! A feat achieved by not many across the globe
The Ministry of Higher and Specialised Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the prestigious Andijan State University conferred the highest academic title for the second time in one year by an Uzbeki University of Honorary Professor to Kishan Devani BEM by the prestigious and historic Andijan State University (Zahiriddin Muhammad Bobur Andijan State University).
In the UK and Uzbekistan, it is the highest academic title (even higher than an honorary Doctorate/PhD) to be awarded to individuals whom the university wish to appoint, honor, and to work with.
Professor Devani hopes to assist the University’s Lecturers by assisting in their Pedagogical training and carrying out sessions on improving the quality of teaching and learning across the University.
The Chancellor (Rector) of the University – Professor A.S. Yuldashev said “We are honoured and delighted to confer the highest and most prestigious Academic Honour of Honorary Professor to Professor Kishan Devani BEM. This is the second Honorary Professorship that he has received; a feat that rarely many have achieved in Uzbekistan. We look forward to working with him over the coming years and continuously growing our relationship from strength to strength.”
Professor Devani BEM expressed his delight adding “I am truly humbled being conferred the most prestigious academic accolade and title of Honorary Professor for the second time within one year from the Republic of Uzbekistan – a feat that not many before me have achieved. It is a matter of great pride for me and a deep sense of humility that the Republic of Uzbekistan would bestow such an honour upon me once again.”
Professor Kishan Devani BEM, shall visit Uzbekistan regularly do deliver talks, lectures and training for staff and students going forward.
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Amarjit Singh, the chief executive of India Business Group, has joined the international advisory board of the global education experts, QS IGAUGE – India’s first nationwide education rating system … reports Asian Lite News
Amarjit Singh, a lawyer, and recognised thought-leader on India-UK business, said he was delighted to be invited to join the advisory board.
Amarjit Singh, the chief executive of India Business Group
QS IGAUGE is a subsidiary of UK based QS Quacquarelli Symonds. It is a world leader in rankings, ratings, and analytics services. QS plays a key role in providing insights to the global higher education sector. QS’s mission is to enable motivated people anywhere in the world to fulfil their potential through educational achievement, international mobility, and career development.
QS IGAUGE is a private sector initiative to rate universities, colleges, and schools in India to promote international excellence. It brings together the global expertise, experience of QS, along with deep local knowledge of luminaries from Indian education.
“QS IGAUGE is the epitome of setting high standards in education, and it is an honour to be invited to join its advisory board. Indians are passionate about education, and we are taught from the moment we can walk that education is all-important. What QS IGAUGE does is to showcase the best of the best when it comes to education around the world, and if I can play a small role in advising institutions, I am truly humbled.”, said Singh.
Last July, India unveiled its new national educational policy. For the first time, the government will allow the top 100 universities in the world to open campuses in India.
“This is really an inspirational move,” said the IBG CEO. He also added “India and the UK already have established links through a centuries old common and shared history, common and shared culture and common laws. But here is the thing. The world-wide pandemic has limited global movement, and that will continue for some years to come. It is a big opportunity for anyone who is willing to grasp it.
Singh also added, “What the Indian government has said to the world is this; come and set up campuses here and you will have the benefit of accessing the finest brains in the world. For UK universities, this is an opportunity to maximise links. They can teach in India, and the world class universities will offer exchange programmes between Indian and British students.”
Currently, 18 UK universities are ranked in the top 100 of QS World University Rankings, among them is the University of Southampton where Singh is its special adviser for India.
“We are delighted that Amarjit has accepted our invitation to join our board of advisers,” said Dr Ashwin Fernandes, CEO, and Director of QS IGAUGE.
“What he brings is an expertise in law and international relations,” he added. “He has been mentoring various global organisations on a range of issues including business strategy, market research, international business development and contractual matters.
“Not only that, Amarjit, has been offering business advisory services and unrivalled expertise in introducing and partnering British and Indian businesses. I know he will be an asset to us. As an organisation contributing to the knowledge space in India, we have ambitious plans to engage with higher education institutions and students with some key initiatives in collaboration with Amarjit. I am really excited to have him as part of the QS IGAUGE Advisory board”.
Singh’s appointment comes just four weeks (6 February 2021) after the UK government published its international education strategy to promote global educational links. Launched by the education and international trade secretaries, the strategy states, “Tens of thousands of students will be able to undertake study and work placements across the world through the new Turing scheme.
The scheme will be backed by over £100 million, providing funding for around 35,000 students in universities, colleges and schools to go on placements overseas, starting in September 2021, and we expect to see similar numbers of students coming to the UK in return.”
The IBG chief executive believes the British government’s strategy will be a game changer in India-UK educational relations. He said that “What this strategy tells us is that the UK is open for education. What India’s new education policy tells us is that India is open for education. This is a true win-win.”
“Working with QS IGAUGE can only create opportunities and strengthen existing partnerships by providing that stamp of quality which mark out the best schools, colleges and universities in the world.”, concluded Singh.
