Education and Society

Tibetan Buddhist nuns finally receive Ph.D degrees

Fri - 24 May Written by Elisabeth Crokaerts, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: - After years of deliberation the Department of Religion and Culture of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala finally took the decision to grant the Geshema degree to Buddhist nuns.

UK University recognised for commitment to Tibetan students

Mon - 13 May Written by Kiran Mohandas Menon, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: - The London Metropolitan University, which has awarded scholarships to 16 Tibetan students, since 1998, has been recognised for its commitment in educating and supporting the Tibetan community.

Last Updated on Monday, 13 May 2013 14:07

British NGO seeks Tibetan work placements for skilled graduates

Mon - 18 Feb Written by By Sophie Jay,The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: A British NGO is seeking Tibetan organisations in Dharamshala with which to place skilled graduates on four month work experience schemes.

Last Updated on Monday, 18 February 2013 17:03

Book: A Volunteer's story of life with the refugee children of Tibet

Fri - 11 Jan Written by Yeshe Choesang, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: - A new book by Lesley Freeman, an English woman, "Running from Tenda Gyamar," foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is a story of her struggles as a volunteer teacher, living and working with the refugee children of Tibet in the Himalayan township of Northern India.

“We can do anything boys can do” - Tibet’s female football stars of tomorrow

Wed - 09 Jan Written by Sophie Jay, Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: Two weeks after seeing her brother beaten by police for attempting to cross the Nepalese border, Lhamo Kyi scored the first goal in the history of Tibetan women's football.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 January 2013 21:07

A Training Programme for University Students Held in New Delhi

Tue - 08 Jan Written by Yeshe Choesang, The Tibet Post International

New Delhi: - A special training programme for Tibetan students, who are currently studying at universities in New Delhi and Bangalore being held in New Delhi, the capital of India, focusing on enhancement Business Communication and Etiquette, and English language skills.