'Creative destruction fits well with the spirit and nature of our work'

Engineer, economist and business studies professor Ajay Agrawal explains how the University of Toronto’s Creative Destruction Lab helps campus innovators commercialize research breakthroughs.

5 Questions with Prof. Dixon of The University of Auckland

Prof. Jenny Dixon, Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Engagement) of the University of Auckland, in conversations with BrainGain magazine.

'In computer and software engineering, the financial outlook for PhDs is excellent'

Dr. Sohum Sohoni, Assistant Professor at The Polytechnic School (Arizona State University) answered questions which plague the mind of every engineering student who wants to study in the US. Read his answers below.

Funded internship opportunity for doctoral students

If you are enrolled in a PhD in development studies, here’s your chance to do research at the United Nations University in Helsinki, Finland

An Indian couple celebrates double graduation in New Zealand

Amit and Namrata met while studying in Amritsar, 17 years ago. In May, the couple, now parents of a 7-year-old, graduated together from Massey University’s College of Health

Urjit Patel: India's new RBI governor is Yale and Oxford economist

Patel, who completed his Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University in 1990, has also worked at the International Monetary Fund.

A simple guide to higher education in France

What is the difference between a Lycee and a Grande Ecole? Are all degrees taught only in French? Which subjects are popular among international students? Here is your simple guide to French higher education.

Apply Now for New Zealand's Elite Commonwealth Scholarships

The New Zealand Government is offering Commonwealth Scholarships to Indian students who will commence Masters and PhD courses in 2018. Find out more below.

Ambedkar Abroad: A Tale of Opportunity, Brilliance and Grit

B.R. Ambedkar was given a rare opportunity which most Indian students depend on, even today – a scholarship to study abroad. He went on to make the most of it, excelling at the best universities in the US and the UK. Here is a brief account of his student life and how it made him the man he became.

Claremont: A Meeting Ground for Political Scientists and Economists

Claremont Graduate University is one of the few places in the US to house politics and economics in one school. The department is truly inter-disciplinary, which is what attracted me to it, says Chetan Ghate, Associate Professor at the Indian Statistical Institute’s Planning Unit, Delhi who did his doctoral studies at Claremont.