Trump slashes STEM funding, AI disrupts jobs: Are students toiling hard for degrees the job market no longer needs? – Times of India

Trump slashes STEM funding, AI disrupts jobs: Are students toiling hard for degrees the job market no longer needs? – Times of India

Cracks are deepening in the foundations of modern education. The myth that STEM degrees offer lifelong employability is beginning to unfold, stemming from not the lack of ambition among students. But from the very ground shifting beneath them. As artificial intelligence grows more capable and policy shifts undercut foundational support for science and technology learning,…

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Why STEM degrees are losing their iron grip on employment security as Social Sciences gain momentum – Times of India

Why STEM degrees are losing their iron grip on employment security as Social Sciences gain momentum – Times of India

STEM degrees have long been crowned as the most employable academic paths, marketed as the unshakable pillars of career success and economic stability. But new job market data is rapidly dismantling that belief. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (2025), unemployment for computer engineering stands at 7.5%, and for computer science, 6.1%,…

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Macquarie University is offering ,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship to Indian students for UG and PG Degrees: Check if you’re eligible

Macquarie University is offering $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship to Indian students for UG and PG Degrees: Check if you’re eligible

Macquarie University in Sydney is offering the Early Acceptance Scholarship to Indian students pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees. This scholarship provides AUD $10,000 annually, covering 25% of tuition fees throughout the program. Eligibility requires full-time enrollment, Indian citizenship, and acceptance of the offer letter. The scholarship aims to ease the financial burden, allowing students to…

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Are degrees losing ground to skills? Here’s how to stay afloat in a transforming job market – The Times of India

Are degrees losing ground to skills? Here’s how to stay afloat in a transforming job market – The Times of India

For generations, higher education has been synonymous with a “high-paying job,” a golden ticket to a well-fortuned career. But what if this key no longer guarantees success? The job market emphatically echoes a bold reality—degrees alone fail to hold the same power; it is skills that now dictate the employability ethos.While impressive academic credentials retain…

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Skills trump conventional degrees in the US job market: 8 ways to stay ahead in the race – The Times of India

Skills trump conventional degrees in the US job market: 8 ways to stay ahead in the race – The Times of India

For decades, students have hurtled toward the gates of elite institutions, chasing the promise of “high-paying” degrees. Yet, the “land of opportunities,” home to numerous prestigious institutes and renowned for offering top-notch education, is now narrating a story brimming with paradox. With tech billionaire Elon Musk championing the mantra of “skills over degrees,” the American…

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OPJS University barred from new admissions, degrees under review: UGC – Times of India

OPJS University barred from new admissions, degrees under review: UGC – Times of India

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice regarding admissions at Churu-based Om Prakash Jogender Singh (OPJS) University for the academic year 2024-25. According to the notice, the Rajasthan government has banned new admissions to OPJS University, Churu, for the 2024-25 academic year. Additionally, the degrees issued by the university to students over the…

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