Senate passes bill to establish NIAS

The Senate on Friday unanimously passed a private member bill to establish the Nippon Institute of Advanced Sciences (NIAS), following clause-by-clause approval.

The bill, introduced by Senator Danesh Kumar, seeks to promote high-quality education and academic excellence across diverse disciplines.

It outlines the institute's focus on advancing knowledge, encouraging research and innovation, and supporting students' holistic development through comprehensive academic and career services, internships, extracurricular activities, and leadership opportunities.