Education
BDB symposium highlights future of diamond research and education
The second edition of the Advances in Gem and Diamond Research and Technology (AGDRT) Symposium opened on 22nd September at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), bringing together leading global researchers, scientists, and gemmologists.
Organised by the Gemmological Institute of India (GII) with support from BDB, GIA, and IGI, the symposium serves as a platform for presenting cutting-edge research in gem and diamond science.
Welcoming delegates, GII Chairman Mehul Shah highlighted GII’s new academic collaboration with Sigma University, which will introduce a three-year degree course in diamonds and jewellery—aimed at elevating artisans to graduate status. He acknowledged the support of BDB, GJEPC, IGI, and GIA, and thanked the international research community for their participation.
Distinguished attendees included BDB President Anoop Mehta, GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali, GIA VP Tom Moses, Prof. Ramchandra Rao of IIT Madras, DANAT Bahrain’s Noora Jamsheer, and experts from Russia, Switzerland, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.
The two-day AGDRT 2025 will run from 22–23 September 2025.
Education
GIA To Open London Campus In August, Enrolling Students For Classes Beginning In August 2026
Campus in London’s Canary Wharf Will Place GIA Students In One Of The World’s Most Influential Centers For Luxury and Business.
The soon-to-open GIA (Gemological Institute of America) campus in London is now enrolling students for classes beginning in August 2026. The new GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in London’s Canary Wharf will place GIA students in one of the world’s most influential centers for luxury and business.
The new London campus in the iconic and vibrant Canary Wharf district will offer increased capacity and, for the first time in London, the GIA Jewelry Design & Technology program. The campus will be conveniently located near transport, cultural and social attractions. Historically, enrolment at GIA’s London campus has included students from more than 50 countries with unique and diverse backgrounds.
GIA President and CEO, Pritesh Patel said:
“GIA takes great pride in providing premier education through our programs. Our new London campus will allow us to further advance our mission to ensure confidence in gems and jewelry by making education more globally accessible and offering the highest quality gem and jewelry education.”
GIA’s London school was established in 2002, providing education in gemmology and jewellery design. The school is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
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