jobs in higher ed

Another round of Google layoffs anticipated; India offices could see cuts

The restructuring may impact advertising, sales, and marketing teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, as part of Google’s broader global workforce reduction and ongoing cost-cutting and efficiency drive.

IAS officer Vineet Joshi appointed acting UGC chairperson

WB education board seeks SC intervention on job cancellations affecting 25,000 teachers

Over 25,000 Bengal school jobs scrapped as SC confirms corruption verdict

Woxsen University releases MBA placement report 2025 showing strong growth in Industry demand

Woxsen University’s 2025 MBA placements reflect soaring success, with 133 recruiters, including 32 Fortune 500 giants, offering specialized roles in IT, BFSI, and FMCG. With a peak CTC of ₹19 LPA and a 9.9 LPA average, its industry trust surges. A 56% recruiter retention and domain-driven hiring underscore Woxsen’s rising corporate stature.

Around 56.18% of professor positions unfilled in leading Indian universities: report

A recent parliamentary report highlights that leading Indian universities, including IITs and central institutions, are facing a severe faculty shortage, with over 56% of professor positions still unfilled.

US has canceled approximately 2,000 interview slots secured by automated “bots.”

US cracks down on Visa ‘Bot’ scams, cancels 2,000 fraudulent appointments

Responding to the action, the Indian embassy reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to tackling fraud with zero tolerance.

Parliamentary panel raises concern over scientist posts lying vacant in health department for years

The committee has urged urgent recruitment, better pay, and private sector involvement to retain talent and strengthen India’s health research infrastructure

Infosys tightens work-from-home policy, extra days require manager's approval

New mandate requires employees to work from the office at least 10 days a month, with system interventions tracking compliance and manager approval for additional work from home days.

Prof Mohsin Khan appointed as AMU’s Pro-VC

Prof Khan from the University's Department of Commerce holds over three decades of experience in the higher education sector and is a notable researcher and academician.