Harvard Professor Inaugurates the B.A. (Hons.) in Legal Studies at Jindal Global Law School with a Public Lecture on “Changing the World Through Law” The country’s first 3-year B.A. Hons. programme in Legal Studies was launched today at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonipat, Haryana. The programme aims to nurture legal imagination while building a Continue Reading
India Needs World Class Universities for Building a $5 Trillion Economy
Chennai, 1 November, 2019: India needs to focus on its higher education for building a Five Trillion Dollar economy. Stressing that universities are the engine for innovation, economic growth and social development, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, Prof. C. Raj Kumar outlined a 10-point ambitious growth and Continue Reading
“Mutual Degree Recognition is a possibility between India and China” H.E. Sun Weidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in India
Sonipat, 29th October 2019: Emphasizing the need for joint collaboration in higher education, H.E. Sun Weidong, Ambassador of People’s Republic of China in India urged the Indian and Chinese governments to “support and facilitate ways of academic cooperation and exchanges between the two countries by creating new opportunities, establishing platforms and Continue Reading
“Urgent Need for Mandatory Compensation and Immunity for Victims in India” Ravi Nair, Executive Director, South Asian Human Rights Documentation Centre
Sonipat, Haryana: “There is an urgent need for mandatory implementation of compensation and official immunity to facilitate victim aid in India,” said Mr. Ravi Nair, Executive Director, South Asian Human Rights Documentation Centre at the 8th International Conference on Victim Assistance held at Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS).The two-day Continue Reading
Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences to host the 8th Edition of International Conference On Victim Assistance
Sonipat, October 18, 2019: The Centre for Victimology & Psychological Studies (CVPS), under the aegis of the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) will organise the 8th International Conference on Victim Assistance on 21st and 22nd October 2019 at the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) campus in Sonipat, Haryana. The Continue Reading
Indiana University Bloomington Confers the Bicentennial Medal on JGU’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar
New Delhi, 4 October 2019: US-based Indiana University Bloomington has conferred its Bicentennial Medal on O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) Vice Chancellor, Prof. C. Raj Kumar. The Bicentennial Medallion was presented by Professor Austen L. Parrish, Dean & James H. Rudy Professor of Law, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Continue Reading
A Conversation with Prof Arjya Majumdar- Childhood Aspirations, Growing up in Calcutta, Superheroes, Meteoric Career Highs and More
Prof. Arjya Majumdar started teaching at the Jindal Global Law School after a seven-year stint in corporate law. Today he is the Director of Academic Planning, Coordination and Interdisciplinary, as well as the Director of Admissions and Outreach at JGU. Once an “aspiring tram driver” now puts students in the Continue Reading
“It is important to start from the grassroots for India to become a $5 Trillion economy” –Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog
JGU hosted the 1st Global Finance Conclave on Building a $5 Trillion Indian Economy Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog highlighted the necessity of a healthy India especially at the grassroots for the country to become a $5 Trillion economy “Our children aged between 6-24 months do not get Continue Reading
Experts Call for Comprehensive Legal and Policy Reforms at Global Criminology Conference
· Global forum witnesses participation of 700 experts from 50 countries · Representation of 68 international universities and 70 Indian universities and institutions. · 340 speakers deliberate on critical criminology issues and challenges in 62 sessions over 3 days. · Recommendation from experts likely to guide prevention of crime and deviance in Continue Reading
Teachers’ Day Message from JGU Vice Chancellor, Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar
World Teacher’s Day is celebrated on 5th October since UNESCO’s recognition of the contribution of teachers. However, as you may be aware, every year in India, 5th September is celebrated as Teachers’ Day and is the birthday of the second President of India, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, who was a renowned scholar, philosopher and a Continue Reading