|
44
magis
|
11 january 2014
XL: touchpoint
X
LRI- Xavier
School of
Management, a synonym for
academic excellence and social
concern, was felicitated in
London at the first-ever SkillTree Great
Place to Study – India Edition, an initiative
of SkillTree Knowledge Consortium.
The premier B-school gets the Great
Place to Study award for being one of
India’s most established and respected
educational institute. Dean (Academ-
ics) of XLRI Dr Pranabesh Ray received
the award on behalf of the institute at the
House of Commons where the ceremony
was hosted.
On receiving the award Director of
XLRI Fr E Abraham, SJ, said, “XLRI
has always strived to make its curriculum
world-class and deliver it in the most ef-
fective manner. Such accolades are very
inspiring for our students and faculty and
boost them in achieving greater perfor-
mances.”
The initiative by SkillTree Knowledge
Consortium is a step to showcase India’s
prowess as a global leader in education
attainment and to demonstrate the coun-
try’s vast potential as a hub of learning and
development. SkillTree Knowledge Con-
sortium is India’s first syndicate of private
universities and institutions. The aim is to
position the selected Indian colleges and
universities as proven leaders on a global
platform, and to cement India’s position as
an educational destination.
Eminent personalities from both India
and UK’s education sector were present at
the event to honour 20 Indian educational
institutions for their contribution in advanc-
ing learning and development.
Besides XLRI, the other institutes that
were felicitated at the function were Great
Lakes Institute of Management, IMT-CDL,
Ghaziabad, ICFAI University, Manipal
University, AIMS Institutes, Apeejay
Education Society and Apeejay Stya
University, among others. Leading NRI
industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, chairman of
Caparo Group, was honoured with lifetime
achievement award.
Please write to us at
Best Place to Study
Award for XLRI
XLRI gets Great
Place to Study
award for being
India’s most
respected institute
12
septembe 2014
Dean (Academics), XLRI,
Dr. Pranabesh Ray receives the
Skill Tree Great Place to Study
award at the House of
Commons in London
