APG Shimla University to Host Faculty Development Programme from October 13

APG Shimla University will organise a six-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from October 13 to 18, 2026, at its campus in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The programme, titled “Teaching–Learning and Research: Practical Applications”, will focus on contemporary teaching methods, research skills and the practical use of academic knowledge. The registration fee is ₹500 per participant, with 50 places available, including internal participants.

The programme will bring together academicians, researchers and professionals to discuss teaching and research in higher education. According to the university’s announcement, six resource persons from APG Shimla University, Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) and the professional sector will contribute to the programme.

What Is the Theme of APG Shimla University’s FDP 2026?

The theme, “Teaching–Learning and Research: Practical Applications”, focuses on the connection between classroom teaching, research and practical learning. The programme is intended to help educators review their teaching practices, strengthen their research capabilities and exchange ideas with professionals from different backgrounds.

The resource persons named on the university’s event poster are Prof. Devinder Sharma, Vice Chancellor of APG Shimla University; Prof. Harish Thakur of HPU Shimla; Prof. Ashwani Sharma, Senior Journalist and Dean of Faculty at APG Shimla University; Prof. Raj Kumar Singh of HPU Shimla; Dr. Mahesh Sharma of HPU Shimla; and Ms. Diksha Sharma, communication and personality coach, psychologist and founder of OneUp Learning.

FDP 2026 Dates, Venue and Registration Fee

The programme will be held from October 13 to 18, 2026, at APG Shimla University, Shimla – 171013. The university has listed a registration fee of ₹500 per participant and a total capacity of 50 participants, including internal participants.

Dr. Bhawna Verma is listed as the coordinator, while Ms. Ashmita is the co-coordinator. The event poster provides the following contact numbers for enquiries:

• Dr. Bhawna Verma, Coordinator: +91 88949 94928
• Ms. Ashmita, Co-coordinator: +91 98052 29469

Interested participants can contact the coordinators for registration details and further information about the programme.

Why Are Faculty Development Programmes Important?

Faculty development programmes give educators an opportunity to learn about teaching methods, strengthen research skills and exchange ideas with colleagues. Such programmes can also help connect academic knowledge with practical approaches to teaching and research.

APG Shimla University’s October programme places these areas at the centre of its theme. The six-day event will provide a platform for academic exchange, with a focus on teaching, learning and research practices in higher education.