Shimla, October 14
APG Shimla University has launched a six-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Teaching-Learning and Research: Practical Applications”, scheduled from October 13 to 18, 2026. The programme aims to strengthen faculty members’ teaching abilities, research skills, innovative thinking and practical academic approaches.
Prof. Mamta Mokta, Member of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, attended the inaugural session as the chief guest. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Devinder Sharma, faculty members and academic representatives were also present.Addressing the gathering, Prof. Mokta highlighted the vital role of teachers in nation-building, emphasising that their responsibilities extend beyond imparting knowledge to providing students with direction, inspiration and guidance. She encouraged faculty members to embrace innovation, update their knowledge continuously and adopt creative teaching methods.
Prof. Dr Ashwani Sharma, senior journalist and Dean of Faculty at APG Shimla University, stressed the importance of effective communication in strengthening teacher-student engagement and improving the teaching-learning process. He also underlined the need to promote research-based approaches and innovation in higher education.Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Devinder Sharma said faculty development should go beyond classroom teaching, encouraging educators to strengthen their research orientation, professional experience and innovative thinking to better prepare students for academic and professional careers.
The programme features eminent academicians, researchers, media professionals and subject experts as resource persons, including Prof. Dr Harish Thakur and Prof. Dr Rajkumar Singh of Himachal Pradesh University, along with Dr Mahesh Sharma and communication and personality coach Deeksha Sharma.
Sessions during the FDP will cover teaching-learning practices, research, communication, innovation, professional development and practical applications in higher education.
Prof. Anand Mohan, Dean Academics at APG Shimla University, delivered the vote of thanks.
The initiative reflects the university’s commitment to faculty development, research excellence, innovation and quality education, equipping educators to meet the evolving demands of higher education.
