An Indian-origin professor’s Oxford-based company announced that its Indian partner, the Serum Institute of India (SIIPL), has begun trials of a novel virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine targeting Covid-19 which has the potential to offer a groundbreaking new approach to fighting the pandemic.
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Inaugural British South Asian youth summit resolves to decolonise education in UK
The inaugural British South Asian Youth Summit was hosted virtually by veteran Indian-origin British MP Virendra Sharma and concluded with a memorandum of understanding calling for the decolonisation of education in the United Kingdom to cover all aspects of history, including the realities of the B
Indian students in UK struggling due to lack of hardship support infrastructure: Study
Several Indian students studying in the United Kingdom have reportedly been struggling to access COVID-19 hardship funds set up by universities, a study into migrant students has found.
British-Indian physician awarded for volunteer work helping NHS charity
Ravi Solanki, an Indian-origin physician, is among 19 winners of the United Kingdom’s Royal Academy of Engineering President’s Special Awards for Pandemic Service for exceptional engineering achievements in tackling COVID-19 throughout the UK.
Expect to see growth in UK-India trade post coronavirus crisis: UKIBC CEO
India is an attractive proposition for United Kingdom businesses looking for alternatives to China, in view of the prevailing sentiments globally, the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) has said.
Indian students to benefit from UK’s three-year PhD post-study visa programme
The United Kingdom officially announced that as part of the new Graduate Route, international students who complete a PhD can stay in the country for three years after their studies, from summer 2021.
Boris Johnson appoints Indian-origin academic to look into anti-Muslim bias among Tories
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed an Indian-origin academic for an independent review into allegations of anti-Muslim prejudice and discrimination within the Tory party ranks.
Indian Cambridge scholar gets support from over 2000 academics for request to stay in the UK
Over 2,000 academics in the United Kingdom have come out in support of Indian sociologist Asiya lslam following the UK Home Office’s rejection of her request to stay in the country.
63% increase in Indian students studying in the UK in 2019: Study
The number of Indian students going to the United Kingdom for higher studies in 2019 is on the rise, according to the British High Commission in New Delhi.
India asks UK to protect students abroad and help with visa issues
The Indian Government has asked the United Kingdom to protect the rights of its students in the country and ensure that they do not face any visa-related difficulties.