UoH to host free international training programme on higher education leadership

Hans News Service

The Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) to organise a six-day international online training programme on ‘Leading the Modern University: Leadership, Governance and Transformation in Higher Education’ from December 7 to 12, 2026. The programme will be offered free of cost and is aimed at strengthening the leadership and professional competencies of university administrators.

The training seeks to prepare administrators to address emerging challenges in higher education, including institutional governance, strategic management, organisational change, international engagement and digital transformation.

It will focus on developing leadership capabilities that extend beyond routine administrative responsibilities and support effective institutional decision-making.

The programme will be conducted entirely online through live sessions from 10 am to 5.15 pm IST on all six days. A total of 150 participants will be accommodated, including 25 seats reserved for international applicants.

The initiative is expected to facilitate interaction and knowledge exchange among university administrators from India and other countries.

The training will cover six thematic areas: understanding the modern university; leadership, people and professional excellence; strategic university management and change; governance, resources, risk and accountability; internationalisation and global engagement; and digital, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future university.

Through these sessions, participants will explore institutional responsibilities, decision-making, organisational change, accountability and the implications of emerging technologies for higher

education.

The programme will also examine how universities can respond to changing academic and professional environments.

Eligibility and registration

In India, the programme is open to Group A/Class I officers in university administrative cadres, including Assistant Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Joint Registrars, Registrars and officials holding equivalent positions. Applicants must register through the UGC Malaviya Mission portal at mmc.ugc.ac.in, under the NEP Theme Training section, by selecting the University of Hyderabad. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is required for applicants.

International participation is open to senior- and middle-level university administrators. Candidates from outside India can apply through the International Registration Form available on the University of Hyderabad website.

The last date to submit applications is November 30, 2026. Participation certificates will be issued to candidates who successfully complete the programme.

Programme details

• Programme: Leading the Modern University: Leadership, Governance and Transformation in Higher Education

• Organising institution: Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, University of Hyderabad

• Dates: December 7–12, 2026

• Mode: Live online sessions

• Timings: 10 am to 5.15 pm IST

• Programme fee: Free

• Total seats: 150, including 25 international seats

• Application deadline: November 30, 2026

The initiative is part of the University of Hyderabad’s efforts to support professional development and strengthen leadership and governance capabilities in higher education institutions.

It also provides a platform for international exchange of experiences and practices in university administration.