Open House Event: Interview with Rajkumar Tange
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
A forum to explore changing trends, pressing challenges and emerging solutions in higher education, and connect with the larger community.
We bring you the first event of this series – an engaging conversation with the creator of out-of-the-box plays such as Shivaji Underground in Bhimnagar Mohalla:

Rajkumar Tangde
Join us to know the educational journey of this playwright of unconventional plays that draw from his study of rustic life and human behaviour! The interview will uncover his quest for exploring socially relevant topics and various media such as theatre, newspapers, movies, books etc.
Open for: everyone in the field of Higher Education
Date: 06 June 2024
Time: 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm
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Open House Event: Mental Health Concerns Associated with Addiction in College Campuses
2024-08-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
A forum to explore changing trends, pressing challenges and emerging solutions in higher education, and connect with the larger community.
We bring you the second event of this series – an engaging conversation with the Director of Muktangan Rehabilitation Centre
Dr. Mukta (Awachat)Puntambekar
Join us to understand key Mental Health issues associated with addiction, to dscuss the challenge of addiction in Higher Education domain, to get insights about Muktangan Rehabilitation Centre’s practices, to equip ourselves to create emotional friendly campuses.
Open for: everyone in the field of Higher Education
Date: 20 August 2024
Time: 05:00 to 06:30 pm
Venue: Resource Room, Second Floor, MSFDA, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune
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MS-DEED LEVEL 1 WORKSHOP
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-31 | Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur, Sanjay Ghodawat University,, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416118, India
Program Overview – Level 1 Introductory Workshops (asynchronous & synchronous sessions): include modules on topics such as active learning, defining learning outcomes, inquiry-based teaching, and assessment methods etc. followed by subject wise breakout sessions focusing on the subject-specific pedagogies and activities. There are pre-and post-workshop activities to engage the participants.
Knowledge Partner – IISER, Pune
Program Eligibility – Science, Mathematics, Computer Sciences and Management teachers from all over Maharashtra
MODE – 5 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur
Program Type – On-site
Contact person Mobile no- 7276833734
To Register – Login > Programs > Center for Multidiciplinary Curriculum and Pedagodgy MS-DEED IISER Pune > MSDEED Level 1 > more info > enroll

HOLISTIC ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-31 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Program Overview –This program is designed to equip faculty from any discipline to understand the impact on ecology through every human action and how we can find practically sustainable solutions in our day-to-day life.
Knowledge Partner – Ecological Society
Program Eligibility – Faculty across all disciplines, especially other than environmental science or ecology.
MODE – 5 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – MSFDA, Pune
Program Type – On-site
Contact person Mobile no- 7391000723
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre for Evaluation & Assessment > Holistic Ecological Perspective for Higher Education > more info > enroll

EXPLORING MULTIDISCIPLINARITY: WHAT, WHY AND HOW
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-31 | MVPS’s SVKT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Deolali, Nashik, MVPS’s SVKT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Program Overveiw – There is a need for a holistic and generic programme that introduces participants to an overall understanding of multidisciplinarity its relevance and its importance in curriculum and pedagogy. An attempt is to integrate the fragmented domains of arts and science and address the issue of biases between arts, commerce, science, fine arts and other streams.
Knowledge Partner – Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy.
Program Eligibility – faculty of all higher and technical education disciplines
Mode – 5 days residential
Program Venue – MVPS’s SVKT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Deolali, Nashik
Program Type – On Site
Contact person Mobile no – 739100719
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Multidisciplinary Curriculum & Pedagogy > Exploring Multidisciplinarity > more info > enroll

Ethics and Values in Higher Education
2025-01-28 - 2025-02-01 | Asia Plateau, Panchgani, Asia Plateau, Panchgani, Panchgani, Maharashtra, 412805, India
Program Overview – The program through real-life stories inspires participants to further delve into the aspects of ethics and values through holistic learning design. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the wellbeing of students and stimulate positive changes within themselves and students leading to internal changes and well-being of students.
Knowledge Partner – IofC, Panchgani
Program Eligibility – Teachers in Higher Education across the state of Maharashtra.
MODE – 5 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – Asia Plateau, Panchgani
Program Type – On-site
Contact person Mobile no- 7391000722
To Register- Login > Programs > Centre for Leadership Development > Ethics & Values in Higher Education > more info > enroll

TECHNOLOGY FOR ACTIVE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
2025-01-29 - 2025-01-31 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Program Overview – The program aims the following for the participants to get equipped with the modern contemporary concepts in higher education gain better understanding of best methods and practices of teaching to adult learners know the basics of effective andragogical practices understand the techno-pedagogical tools used for teaching and assessment get hands on training to use technology for interactive classrooms get aware of planning and implementing these practices effectively in their face to face online and hybrid classrooms
Knowledge Partner – Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune
Program Eligibility – Faculty from Higher and Technical Institutes of Maharashtra
MODE – 5 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Pune
Program Type – On-site
Contact person Mobile no- 7391000719
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Multidisciplinary Curriculum & Pedagogy > Technology for Active Learning in Higher Education > more info > enroll

DEMYSTIFYING CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-07 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Program Overview – This programme will enable participants relook at their terms Cutting-edge technology in the context of its need, impact & challenges. It will encourage teachers to identify their role in fostering innovation and cutting-edge technology for a just and humane society.
Knowledge Partner – Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy
Program Eligibility – Open to teachers of all disciplines
MODE – 5 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Pune
Program Type – On-site

Flourishing of Youth
2025-02-04 - 2025-02-09 | Shodahgram SEARCH, Gadchiroli, Shodahgram SEARCH,, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India
Program Overview – The program aims to ignite a deeper search for purpose in life among youth. The focus is development of youth as individuals beyond being looked upon as customers or voters. The process involves nurturing young people to take control of their lives, understand social problems and find their ways of addressing them.
Knowledge Partner – Nirmaan- SEARCH, Gadchiroli
Program Eligibility – Open to young teachers and students (age 18-29 years) from colleges
MODE – 5 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – Shodahgram SEARCH, Gadchiroli
Program Type – On-site
Contact person Mobile no- 7391000722
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre for Leadership Development > Flourishing of Youth > more info > enroll

STUDENT CENTRICITY IN EDUCATION
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-09 | Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts and Science Sangli Rajnemi Campus, Wood House Road Sangli, Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts and Science Sangli Rajnemi Campus,, Sangli, Maharashtra, 416416, India
Program Overview – Student centricity focusses on students interests, liking and catering to their learning needs. Student centricity provides an environment that facilitates students to take the responsibility of their own learning process.
Knowledge Partner – Flame University, Pune
Program Eligibility – Faculty from all domains and disciplines
MODE – 3 DAYS IN PERSON
Program Venue – Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts and Science Sangli Rajnemi Campus, Wood House Road Sangli
Program Type – On-site
Contact person Mobile no- 7391000719
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Multidisciplinary Curriculum & Pedagogy > Student Centricity in Education > more info > enroll

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
2025-02-17 - 2025-02-21 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Program Overview – Academic Leadership capacity building program introduces participants to various leadership styles, enables in-depth dialogue on purpose of education, working within the higher education system & its components related to institutional development plan and concept of student centricity and multidisciplinary learning approach.
Knowledge Partner – Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy.
Program Eligibility – Directors, Principals, Vice Principals, Deans, HoDs
MODE – 5 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Pune
Program Type – On-site
Contact person Mobile no- 7391000722

MSFDA Capacity Building Program for Physics Teachers (UG Level)
2025-02-17 - 2025-02-22 | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mankhurd, Mumbai, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,, Mankhurd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400088, India
Program Overview – The program aims to expose UG teachers across Physics to instructional practices and teaching-learning resources based on Discipline-Based Education Research. Through common discussions and hands-on laboratory sessions, it will strengthen content knowledge and introduce the best practices for teaching-learning of content, as well as critical thinking and Physics process skills. It will enable participants to reflect on the nature of physics and the most effective instructional approaches for inculcating its key concepts and values in their students.
Knowledge Partner – HBCSE
Program Eligibility – Teachers teaching physics subject at UG level (including engineering colleges). Newly recruited, Ad-hoc, CHB and contractual teachers are strongly encouraged to apply.
MODE – 6 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education HBCSE-TIFR V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai
Program Type – On-site
Contact person Mobile no- 7391000719
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Multidisciplinary Curriculum & Pedagogy > Capacity Building Program for PHYSICS Teachers > more info > enroll

Science, Astronomy and Society
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-21 | G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, 412214, India
Program Overview – The program offers engaging activities like star gazing, bird watching along with a session on contribution of women in the field of astronomy. The highlight of the program is a hands on experience of using telescope, exploring environment and its connect with society. The hands on and theory sessions broaden participants understanding of astronomy and its relevance to society.
Knowledge Partner – Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune (IUCAA)
Program Eligibility – Open to teachers and students from higher education
MODE – 2 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University Pune
Program Type – On-site
Contact Person Mobile no- 7391000721
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre for Innovation & Cutting-edge Technology > Capacity Building Program for PHYSICS Teachers > more info > enroll

MSFDA Capacity Building Program for Chemistry Teachers (UG Level)
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-25 | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mankhurd, Mumbai, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,, Mankhurd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400088, India
Program Overview – The program aims to expose UG teachers across Chemistry to instructional practices and teaching-learning resources based on Discipline-Based Education Research. Through common discussions and hands-on laboratory sessions, it will strengthen content knowledge and introduce the best practices for teaching-learning of content, as well as critical thinking and Chemistry process skills. It will enable participants to reflect on the nature of Chemistry and the most effective instructional approaches for inculcating its key concepts and values in their students.
Knowledge Partner – Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)
Program Eligibility – Teachers teaching chemistry subject at UG level (including engineering colleges). Newly recruited, Ad-hoc, CHB and contractual teachers are strongly encouraged to apply.
MODE – 6 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mankhurd, Mumbai
Program Type – On-site
Contact Person Mobile no- 739100719
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Multidisciplinary Curriculum & Pedagogy > Capacity Building Program for CHEMISTRY Teachers > more info > enroll

MSFDA Capacity Building Programme for Biology Teachers (UG Level)
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-08 | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mankhurd, Mumbai, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,, Mankhurd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400088, India
Program Overview – The program aims to expose UG teachers across Biology to instructional practices and teaching-learning resources based on Discipline-Based Education Research. Through common discussions and hands-on laboratory sessions, it will strengthen content knowledge and introduce the best practices for teaching-learning of content, as well as critical thinking and biology process skills. It will enable participants to reflect on the nature of biology and the most effective instructional approaches for inculcating its key concepts and values in their students.
Knowledge Partner – Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)
Program Eligibility – Teachers teaching biology subject at UG level(including engineering colleges). Newlyrecruited, Ad-hoc, CHB and contractualteachers are strongly encouraged to apply.
MODE – 6 DAYS RESIDENTIAL
Program Venue – Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mankhurd, Mumbai
Program Type – On-site
Contact person Mobile no- 739100719
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Multidisciplinary Curriculum & Pedagogy > Capacity Building Program for BIOLOGY Teachers > more info > enroll

MS-DEED Level 1 Online May 2025 Workshop
2025-05-22 - 2025-05-24
Programme Overview: The MS-DEED Level 1 Online Workshop aims to introduce innovative pedagogies to college teachers. Modules in the workshop will focus on topics such as active learning, defining learning outcomes, inquiry-based teaching, and assessment methods etc. Subject-wise breakout sessions focusing on the subject-specific pedagogies and activities will also be a part of the workshop.

Knowledger Partner: IISER Pune

Programme Eligibility: UG/PG Science, Mathematics and Humanities Teachers

Mode: 3 Days Online

Contact Person: 96734 70902/ 72768 33734

To Register: Login > Programs > Center for Multidisciplinary Curriculum & Pedagogy (MS-DEED, IISER, Pune) > MS-DEED Level 1 Online May 2025 > more info > enroll

Center for Inclusion & Diversity- MSFDA-FDP-Inhouse -26-30-May-2025-@MSFDA, Pune
2025-05-26 - 2025-05-30 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Program Overview – The purpose of the programme is to sensitize participants on aspects related to exclusion and its root causes related to society & its affects/implications in higher education. Further, encourage participants to identify/explore possibilities of building an enabling environment for inclusion especially in higher education. We as a society are full of diversities like, gender, disabilities, rural-urban, culture, emotional diversity, discriminations, ecology & biodiversity. Understanding all these through the lens of emotional wellness & framework of constitution, UDL (Universal design for learning), Community connect (Social & a project based approach), Policies & Schemes for Inclusion is all part of this FDP.

These diversities also exist in educational space. Inclusion is needed in higher education in order to ensure access to higher education and its resources to every stakeholder. NEP-2020 also has important pointers about inclusive & equitable quality education for all, which we all need to reflect on. Given our society that is so diverse and divided, capacity building is needed in order to realize these sensitive diversities.

Knowledge Partner – In-House

Program Eligibility – Open to all faculty in Higher Education

MODE – 1 Week RESIDENTIAL

Program Venue – Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, MSFDA, Pune

Program Type – On-site

Contact person Mobile no– 8380851730

To Register – Login > Programs > Center Inclusion & Diversity > Exploring Inclusion & Diversity > more info > enroll

Startup incubation training program
2025-05-26 - 2025-06-04 | riidl, Somaiya Vidyavihar Campus, Mumbai, Room No. 520, Bhaskarachraya Building, Somaiya Vidyavihar, Vidyanagar, Vidya Vihar East, Vidyavihar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400077, India
Program Overview – The two-phase program introduces processes
related to the establishment and nurturing business incubation centers in
colleges, thereby strengthening the entrepreneurial and innovation
ecosystems.
Phase 1, face-to-face residential program, has covers topics like
understanding incubation basics and design thinking through a workshop
mode. Along with visit to the riidl campus and interaction with startups.
Phase 2, online, introduces tools for incubation events and activities along
with handholding support.
Knowledge Partner – riidl, Research Innovation Incubation Design Labs
Program Eligibility – Teachers (Permanent, Contractual, CHB, Ad-hoc) from (Aided, Unaided) institutes in the state of Maharashtra
MODE – BLENDED phase 1 offline for 5 days and phase 2 online for 3 days
Program Venue – riidl, Somaiya Vidyavihar Campus, Mumbai
Program Type – BLENDED
Contact person Mobile no- 7391000721
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Multidisciplinary Curriculum &
Pedagogy > Startup incubation training program > more info > enroll

Indian Knowledge System (Academic Leadership Program)
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-13 | Govardhan EcoVillage, Palghar, Govardhan EcoVillage, Palghar, Palghar, Maharashtra, India
Eligibility – Principal, Vice-Principal, Dean,
HoD, Directors of HEIs in Maharashtra
Mode – 5 days residential
To register – Login > Programs > Centre Inclusion &
Diversity > Indian Knowledge System
(Academic Leadership Prog.) > more info >
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Design thinking, Innovations & Entrepreneurship
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-20 | KTHM College, Nashik, KTHM College,, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Eligibility – faculty of all higher and
technical education disciplines
Mode – 5 days residential
To register – Login > Programs > Centre Inclusion &
Diversity > Design thinking, Innovations &
Entrepreneurship > more info > enroll
Partner – Vigyan Ashram

Student Teacher Workshop on Critical Thinking in STEM (MS-DEED)
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-20 | Sophia College, Mumbai, Sophia College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Eligibility – Science & maths faculty
members from Mumbai region
Mode – 3 days in person
To register – Registrations will open soon
Partner – IISER, Pune

Demystifying Cutting-edge Technologies
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-27 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Eligibility – faculty of all higher and
technical education disciplines
Mode – 5 days residential
To register – Login > Programs > Center for InnovaƟon &
Cuƫng Edge Technology > DemysƟfying
Cuƫng Edge Tech > more info > enroll
Partner – MSFDA Inhouse

Exploring Multidisciplinarity: What, why and how?
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-04 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Eligibility – faculty of all higher and
technical education disciplines
Mode – 5 days residential
To register- Login > Programs > Center for
Multidiciplinary Curriculum and Pedagodgy
> Exploring Multidiciplinary > more info >
enroll
Partner – MSFDA Inhouse

Capacity Building SkillDevelopment Prog. for UGPG Teachers MSDEED (L1)
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-05 | In person at SRTMUN, Nanded, In person at SRTMUN, Nanded, Maharashtra, India
Eligibility – UG-PG Science & Humanities
Teachers
Mode – 6-days blended –
3 days in person, 1 day asynchronous, 2
days online
To register – Login > Programs > Center for
Multidiciplinary Curriculum and Pedagodgy
MS-DEED IISER Pune > MSDEED Level 1 >
more info > enroll
Partner – IISER, Pune

Leading through Technology
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Eligibility – faculty of all higher and
technical education disciplines
Mode – 5 days residential
To register – Login > Programs > Center for Innovation &
Cuting Edge Technology > Leading through
Technology > more info > enroll
Partner – HBSU, Mumbai

Women in Leadership
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-18 | Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Eligibility – female faculty of all higher and
technical education disciplines
Mode – 5 days residential
To register – Login > Programs > Centre Inclusion &
Diversity > Women in Leadership > more
info > enroll
Partner – MSFDA Inhouse

Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-18 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Eligibility – faculty of all higher and
technical education disciplines
Mode – 5 days residential
To register – Login > Programs > Centre EvaluaƟon &
Assessment > Assessment & Evaluation in
Higher Edu > more info > enroll
Partner – MIT-ADT
University

Hands On Training On High End Research Equipment
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-23 | KBCNMU, Jalgaon, KBCNMU, Jalgaon, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, 425004, India
Program Overview – The programme is designed to familiarize participants with the various sophisticated instruments and their handling in the field of science and technology through the high-end laboratory available at KBCNMU.
Knowledge Partner – KBCNMU, Jalgaon
Program Eligibility – Teachers (Permanent, Contractual, CHB, Ad-hoc) from (Aided, Unaided) institutes in the state of Maharashtra
MODE – Offline
Program Venue – KBCNMU, Jalgaon
Program Type – Offline Residential Program
Contact person Mobile no– 7391000721
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Innovation and Cutting-edge Technology > Hands-on Training on High-end research equipment > more info > enroll

E-content Development, Hands-on Training on MOOCs, AI in Education.
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-01 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Program Overview –
This program is designed for faculty members in higher and technical education. The curriculum includes key highlights such as E-content Development, Hands-on Training on MOOCs, AI in Education. This program will equip teachers with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude for effective academic performance.
Knowledge Partner – MSFDA in House
Program Eligibility – Teachers (Permanent, Contractual, CHB, Ad-hoc) from (Aided, Unaided) institutes in the state of Maharashtra
MODE – Offline
Date of the Program – 29 September to 1 October 2025
Program Venue – MSFDA, Pune.
Program Type – Offline Residential Program
Contact person Mobile no- 7391000721
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Innovation and Cutting-edge Technology > FDP on Smart Learning Ecosystems – Harnessing MOOCs and AI in Education > more info > enroll

Demystifying Cutting-edge Technologies
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-17 | Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, India
Name of the Program: Demystifying Cutting-edge Technologies
Program Overview – This program is designed for faculty members in higher and technical education. The curriculum includes key highlights such as E-content Development, Hands-on Training on MOOCs, AI in Education. This program will equip teachers with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude for effective academic performance.
Knowledge Partner – MSFDA in House
Program Eligibility – Teachers (Permanent, Contractual, CHB, Ad-hoc) from (Aided, Unaided) institutes in the state of Maharashtra
MODE – Offline
Date of the Program – 13 to 17 October 2025
Program Venue – MSFDA, Pune.
Program Type – Offline Residential Program
Contact person Mobile no– 8956707371,7391000721
To Register – Login > Programs > Centre Innovation and Cutting-edge Technology > Demystifying Cutting-edge Technologies> more info > enroll
