Big news from Guwahati has revealed that Assam’s educationist Professor Upasana Mahanta has been included in Cambridge International’s Strategic Higher Education Advisory Council (SHEAC). It is a world-renowned educational advisory council consisting of senior leaders from the world’s leading universities. Upasana Mahanta is the first Indian member of this council who is from Assam. She is working as the Dean of Admissions and Outreach at OP Jindal Global University.
Upasana Mahanta selected among the leaders of world’s renowned universities
The SHEAC Council includes world’s prestigious institutions like Oxford University, Cambridge University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Toronto and Monash University. This council provides important suggestions and guidance on how Cambridge qualifications can be recognized and integrated globally. Professor Mahanta’s inclusion in this group not only honors her leadership but also shows India’s growing role in international education policy.
Professor Mahanta’s academic journey and achievements
Upasana Mahanta, a resident of Sivasagar in Assam, has completed her education from Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and University of British Columbia, Canada. She has also worked as a faculty at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. Her academic work has been particularly focused on subjects such as law, gender and social justice. Now she is working as Dean of Admissions and Outreach at OP Jindal Global University.
India’s growing role on the global education platform
Dr Mahanta’s selection to the SHEAC Council is a big step for India as it will increase the country’s ability to raise a strong voice globally in the education sector. Her experience and leadership will make India’s role even more influential on international platforms like Cambridge. This appointment is a matter of pride for India and will help in getting global recognition for the country’s achievements in the field of education. This achievement of Professor Upasana Mahanta will also inspire young academicians to also bring glory to their country on the global platform.
