Integral University Organizes Week-Long Faculty Development Programme under "AI@Integral" Initiative

Integral University Organizes Week-Long Faculty Development Programme under "AI@Integral" Initiative
 By Prem Kumar Sat, 11 Jul 2026
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Lucknow, July 10, 2026: The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) at Integral University, Lucknow, successfully organized a comprehensive week-long Faculty Development Programme (FDP) focused on "Artificial Intelligence in Research, Teaching-Learning and Academic Innovation." The programme, which ran from July 6 to July 10, 2026, was conducted under the university's progressive "AI@Integral" initiative and coordinated by the Department of Computer Applications. The primary objective of the FDP was to empower faculty members with practical AI competencies to enhance modern teaching, research, curriculum design, and academic assessment.

Shaping the Future of Higher Education Through AI

The event was formally inaugurated by Dr. Syed Nadeem Akhtar, the Honorable Pro-Chancellor of Integral University. In his inaugural address, Dr. Akhtar emphasized the highly transformative role that Artificial Intelligence plays in the landscape of higher education. He strongly encouraged faculty members to actively integrate these emerging technologies into their day-to-day teaching methodologies and advanced research projects.

Echoing similar sentiments, Prof. Furqan Qamar, the Honorable Vice-Chancellor, highlighted the strategic importance of adopting AI-driven approaches. He noted that such technologies are vital for fostering institutional development, promoting academic innovation, and maintaining high standards of academic excellence.

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Comprehensive Training on GenAI, Prompt Engineering, and Research Ethics

The week-long programme offered a robust blend of expert lectures, interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and intensive hands-on sessions. The curriculum covered a wide array of cutting-edge topics designed to modernize academic practices:

  • Teaching and Pedagogy: Faculty members gained practical insights into Generative AI, prompt engineering, AI-assisted teaching methodologies, automated assessment tools, and innovative curriculum design.

  • Research and Innovation: The sessions focused extensively on leveraging AI for efficient research planning, structured literature reviews, scientific writing, data analysis, and patent development.

  • Ethics and Adoption: Special emphasis was placed on maintaining research ethics in the age of automation and streamlining institutional AI adoption frameworks.

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Prominent Experts and Resource Persons

The FDP featured an impressive lineup of distinguished academic and industry experts who served as resource persons, sharing their deep knowledge and practical experiences with the participants. The speakers included:

  • Prof. Puneet Mishra

  • Dr. Siddharth Chaurasia

  • Mr. Manish Rajput

  • Mr. Neeraj Kumar

  • Prof. Sameeksha Shukla

  • Prof. Bibek Kumar

  • Dr. Deepak Singh

  • Mr. Abhishek Saxena

Strengthening Institutional Innovation

The grand valedictory session of the programme was chaired by Prof. Syed Aqeel Ahmad, Director of HRDC, who lauded the active participation of the faculty. The event drew to a close with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Zeeshan Raza Khan, Deputy Director of HRDC.

The successful completion of the Faculty Development Programme marks a significant step forward in strengthening the AI capabilities of the educators at Integral University. By equipping its staff with these advanced tools, the institution has firmly reaffirmed its long-term commitment to research excellence, technological innovation, and a technology-enabled academic transformation.

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