PU to establish Academic and Administrative Development Center with AIU Support

Chandigarh, August 9, 2024: Panjab University (PU) has been selected by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to set up Academic and Administrative Development Centers (AADC). This development follows a nationwide call for expressions of interest from universities. The AADC will offer short-term advanced training and capacity building programs for faculty, administrative staff, research scholars, and personnel from other higher education institutions. Key focus areas include:
•    Enhancing digital skills and e-governance
•    Developing research resources and creating e-content
•    Promoting open educational resources and research proposal writing
•    Fostering high-impact research, innovation, and start-ups
•    Building resource mobilization, collaboration, and best practices in teaching, research, and administration
PU will conduct 5 short-term programs every year through online and in person modes, which will be funded by AIU. PU will formalize the establishment of the center by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AIU. Expressing delight at this achievement, Vice Chancellor Prof. Vig thanked the AIU for selecting PU. She emphasized that the AADC will significantly contribute to the capacity building of the university's staff and research students.