Srinagar, Sep 29, Sept. 29 -- The University of Kashmir (KU) convened the 57th meeting of its Academic Council under the chairpersonship of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nilofer Khan, reviewing a wide range of academic matters, including new programmes, curriculum reforms, academic collaborations and regulatory requirements.The Council reviewed action-taken reports on resolutions adopted at previous meetings and confirmed the minutes of earlier Academic Council and Standing Committee meetings.Chairing the meeting, Prof. Nilofer Khan stressed the need to maintain established academic standards while responding to emerging student needs and changing priorities in higher education.She said new academic programmes should be assessed carefully for the...