Faculty Plus

The programme is designed to strengthen knowledge, practical skills and international cooperation in the management, conservation, documentation and communication of Cultural Heritage across the Mediterranean region.

Details of the programme

• The programme combines: 40 hours of online training delivered in English by international experts
• Practical activities focused on the development of Management and Communication Plans for selected heritage pilot sites
• An international workshop in Jordan for selected participants in early 2027
• Applications are open until 31 August 2026.
• Language and Accessibility: Lessons are conducted in English. To ensure wider accessibility, recorded sessions include subtitles in Italian, Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Programme Overview

• Target Group: Managers, heritage professionals, researchers, and university professors.
• Format: A blended learning model consisting of 40 hours of online training and an international workshop in Jordan.
• Duration: Online sessions run from September 2026 to November 2026, with an international workshop planned for early 2027.
• Certification: Participants receive an attendance certificate upon successfully completing the final assessment and achieving at least 70% attendance.
• Costs: Travel and accommodation for the workshop are covered by the DIEM Project.

The DIEM Project

Developing Inclusive Education in the Mediterranean, a partnership of seven organizations from Italy, Spain, Jordan, Spain, Tunisia, Egypt, and Palestine, implemented with the financial support of the European Union (EU) under the Interreg NEXT MED Program, is pleased to invite applications for its International Training of Trainers (ToT) Program.

The program aims to strengthen the capacities of professionals working in the cultural heritage sector by providing high-quality international training in heritage management, conservation, valorization, digital innovation, and community engagement.

Selected participants will become members of Group A of the DIEM Cascade Training Model and will play a key role in transferring the knowledge and skills acquired during the program to other professionals and local stakeholders.

The Training Programme

The Group A Training Program is structured into three progressive phases, combining online learning with practical collaboration and international exchange.

• Phase 1 – Theoretical Online Training (20 Hours): Mid-September to Mid-October 2026

Participants will attend expert-led online lectures delivered in English by international specialists, covering key topics in cultural heritage management, conservation, documentation, governance, and best practices. All lectures will be recorded and made available on the DIEM digital platform with subtitles in partner languages.

• Phase 2 – Applied Online Training (20 Hours): Mid-October to Mid-December 2026

Participants will take part in interactive online sessions focused on the development of Management and Communication Plans for cultural heritage pilot sites. This phase includes practical exercises, case studies, and concludes with a short online assessment required for obtaining the program Micro-credential (Open Badge format, subject to Sapienza University of Rome approval).

• Phase 3 – International Workshop in Jordan (4–5 Days): First Quarter of 2027

Selected participants will join an intensive in-person workshop in Jordan, where they will collaborate with project experts and partners to develop draft Management and Communication Plans for pilot sites and contribute to the design of the Group C Training Toolkit.

Note: Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the DIEM Project

Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health (IASSH)- Prof. K. Mahadevan Award for Best Publication - 2026

Details of the Award

• The publications will be evaluated by an Expert Committee appointed by the IASSH
• The author of the selected best publication will be awarded with a certificate and cash prize of Rs. 25,000
• Apply on or before 15thAugust 2026

The Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health (IASSH) is a professional association of social scientists with more than 1300 life members (www.iassh.org). IASSH is happy to announce the competition for “Prof. K. Mahadevan Award for Best Publication” authored by young researchers on field-based research. Prof. Mahadevan was a renowned anthropologist, demographer and author of many books and publications. He was the Head of the Department of opulation Studies at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati and mentored a good number of Indian Demographers. To encourage field-based research, academic scholarship and scientific publications in social sciences and health studies, we invite applications from young researchers to submit their published journal articles for the consideration of the award

Eligibility Criteria

• 1. The applicant should be an Indian Citizen and currently doing Ph.D. or working in an Indian institution/university.
• 2. The paper should be fully based on field-based research conducted by the author/s.
• 3. Applicant should be below 35 years of age as on 1
• st January 2026 (for women, the age limit is 38 years).
• 4. The paper submitted for consideration of award should be published in a refereed academic journal in the year 2025.
• 5. The applicant should be the single author / first author of the published paper.
• 6. The paper should broadly be dealing with social sciences and health issues.

Submission Process

The young researchers may submit the applications to the IASSH secretariat (Email: iassh2004@gmail.com) by 15thAugust 2026 by sending their Curriculum Vitae, Published Article and Date of Birth Certificate.

The winner of the award will be announced on our website in September 2026 (www.iassh.org) and will be invited to receive the award in the next Annual Conference of the IASSH.

Organizer: Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Calcutta In collaboration with The undergraduate Board of Studies in Mathematics, University of Calcutta

About the Programme

• When: June 08 -13, 2026
• Time: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm each day
• Participation in the workshop is free of charge
• Venue: Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata – 700019
• Mode of Participation: Offline Only
• A certificate will be provided after successful completion of the Workshop
• No TA/DA will be provided to the participants

Who will participate? Participation is open to undergraduate Mathematics teachers from affiliated colleges of University of Calcutta.

Objective

The objective of this Six-day workshop is to orient teachers to the perspective and rationale behind the newly introduced undergraduate mathematics courses offered in Semester VII. As these courses will be taught across a number of affiliated undergraduate colleges of the university, the workshop seeks to promote a common understanding of their scope, objectives, and expected learning outcomes, thereby helping to maintain uniformity in curriculum delivery and academic standards across institutions.

The workshop aims to provide an overview of the structure, scope, and academic rationale of the newly introduced courses rather than a detailed treatment of their entire syllabi. Particular emphasis will be given on discussing the underlying motivation of the courses, their intended learning outcomes, and effective pedagogical approaches for their classroom delivery. Through lectures and discussions, participants will gain insights into the key concepts, recommended teaching methodologies, and assessment perspectives associated with the courses. The workshop will thus serve as a platform for sharing ideas and developing a coherent approach to teaching the new curriculum across colleges.

Contact: hodpuremaths@caluniv.ac.in

Organizer: Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kerala & Rajagiri Business School, In Association with Kerala State Higher Education Council

About the Workshop

• When: 8th – 12th June 2026
• Venue: Rajagiri Business School, Kakkanad
• Mode of Participation: Offline Only
• Limited to First 35 Registrations- (First-Come-First-Serve Basis)
• Registration Fee: 1500/- For Research Scholars and 3000/- For Others

Participants

• Research Scholars
• Teaching Faculty Members
• Post Graduate Students

Key Highlights:

✔️ Philosophical foundations of qualitative research

✔️ Research design & data collection strategies

✔️ Qualitative data analysis techniques

✔️ Coding & interpretation

✔️ Ethics, trustworthiness & reflexivity

✔️ Qualitative research report writing

Resource Persons:

Prof. Aby K Abraham, Associate Professor, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery

Dr. Ram Vikas, Independent Researcher

This five-day workshop is designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in qualitative research methodologies. Through expert sessions, hands-on activities, and discussions, participants will learn to design, conduct, analyze, and report qualitative studies in the social sciences.

Registration Fee and Account Details

• Research Scholars – ₹1,500/-
• Others – ₹3,000/-

Beneficiary Name: RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Account Number: 10447876917

Bank: STATE BANK OF INDIA

Branch: KALAMASSERY

IFSC: SBIN0010570

Contact:

Alakananda Jyothi – 8138836664

Denney M Thomas – 94472 24498

Faculty Co-ordinator: Dr. Joji Alex – 94474 59636

Veune: RCSS Campus, Rajagiri Valley P.O., Kakkanad, Ernakulam – 682039, Kerala

Organizer: Faculty Development Centre, Al Shifa College of Arts and Science, Affiliated to University of Calicut & Approved by AICTE, UGC 2(f)), Keezhattur, Perinthalmanna, Kerala

About the Programme

• When: 18 to 22 May 2026
• Venue: Seminar Hall,
• Registration Fee: 1500 INR
• Fee includes Certificate , and Rereshment

Session Details

Topic: Continual Growth & Reflective Learning

• Date and Time: 18 May 2026 10 AM-3.45 PM

By: Dr. Daison Panengaden, Assistant Professor, St. Thomas College, Thrissur

Topic: Teaching in the Age of Al: From Chalkboards to Chatbots

• When: 19 May 2026- 09:30 AM-01 PM

Dr. K. Thiyagu, Associate Professor, Central University of Karnataka

Topic: Constructive Teaching and Learning Practices

• When: 19 May 2026 02 PM-3.45 PM

Dr. Mahamood Shihab K. M., Principal, Ansar Training College for Women

Topic: Integrating Employability Skills into Everyday Classroom Practice

• When: 20 May 2026 09:30 AM-11:30 AM

Dr. Babu P. Κ., Founder Principal, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science

Topic: Engaging Classroom Strategies: From Presentation to Gamification

• When: 20 May 2026 11:45 AM 03:45 PM

Ms. Saritha K., Vice Principal, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science

Topic: Rebooting Teaching for Gen-Z

• When: 21 May 2026 09:30 AM-01 PM

Prof. (Dr.) Achuthsankar S. Nair, Former Head, Dept. of Bioinformatics. University of Kerala

Topic: Micro-Teaching

• When: 21 May 2026-02 PM 03:45 PM

Mr. Junise V., Vice Principal, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy

Topic: Mastering Academic Writing for Research & Publication

• When: 22 May 2026 09:30 AM 12:30 PM

Dr. Kamaludheen K.T., Principal Al Shifa College of Arts & Science

Registration Details

Registration Fee: 1500 INR (Fee includes Certificate , and Rereshment) 

A/C No: 8682101209557 (Canara Bank, Perinthalmanna Alshifa Hospital Branch) 

IFSC:  CNRB0008682

Contact: 8301081980, 9388328232

Organizer: Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Sponsored by UGC (Ministry of Education), Government of India

About the Programme 

• When: May 04 - 09, 2026
• Duration: 06 Days, 36 Hours, funded by UGC, Government of India
• Venue: Government Engineering College, Bhojpur, Ara, Bihar (802301)
• Mode: Online & Physical
• Registration Fee: NIL (Free)
• FREE Accommodation & Food for Offline Participants
• Eligibility: The participants must be permanent faculty or PhD scholars at institutes.
• Certificate: IIT Patna will provide a "Certification of Participation “ to all participants after successfully completing the programme.
• Note: All participants must maintain a minimum of 90% attendance, failing which a certificate may not be issued. 

Application Process

Step 1 : Participants should register themselves through the MMC-UGC Portal

Step 2: After Registration, log in to portal with user id provided through Gmail.

Step 3: - Click on Dashboard then go to "Apply for others program” then Apply for “Short Term Programme/Faculty Development”. 

Step 4: Please select IIT Patna (04th – 09th May 2026) as Center.

Regards 

Patron: Prof. T. N. Singh (Director IIT Patna)

Convener: Dr. Sanjoy Kr. Parida

Coordinator: Dr. Saurabh Kr. Pandey

Contact:

Ravi Kumar-7009610451 

Chandan Kumar-8227859126

Dr. Kalika Parsad: 9971591806

mmttc.iitp@gmail.com