
Cusat to set up centre of excellence
The Hindu
It will act as a think tank for policy making in the field of higher education
The Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) has proposed a centre of excellence in ‘policy formulation in higher education’ to foster research and studies in tune with the rapid advancements in the sector. It figures among the key initiatives to be rolled out by the varsity in its golden jubilee year. The decision comes close on the heels of the government decision to set up nearly 30 centres of excellence in various fields of study in State universities. The recommendation had found place in the State Budget presented by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal in June. “We are planning to set up a centre of excellence that will act as a think tank for policy making in the field of higher education, especially in the area of science and technology. With the government announcing its plans to make Kerala a knowledge economy, the centre could play a decisive role in policy formulation and research,” said K.N. Madhusoodanan, Vice Chancellor.
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