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AU to host FDP on Emerging Frontiers in Biotechnology
Andhra University, a big school in Visakhapatnam, India, is planning a special event to help teachers learn about new science.
The event is called a 'faculty development programme,' which is a fancy name for a class where teachers become students again for a few days.
It will happen for five days, from August 24 to 28.
The teachers will learn about biotechnology, which is science that uses living things to make useful products.
They will also learn about clever computer helpers called Artificial Intelligence that scientists use in their work.
Fermentation, the process used to make things like yogurt and bread, is another topic.
The programme is for teachers from universities and colleges, especially those connected to Andhra University.
Experts, researchers, and industry leaders will give talks and lead activities.
The goal is to help teachers teach better and learn about the newest science.
The school's leader, Vice Chancellor GP Raja Sekhar, helped launch the event's poster.
Andhra University's Department of Biotechnology, under RUSA, will organise a five-day faculty development programme from August 24–28.
The programme, EFBAFTB-2026, covers AI applications in biotechnology, fermentation technology, and bio-manufacturing.
It is aimed at faculty from universities, constituent colleges, autonomous colleges, and affiliated colleges, especially those linked to Andhra University.
The FDP will feature expert lectures, interactive technical sessions, and discussions by academicians, researchers, and industry professionals.
A poster for the programme was launched on Friday by Vice Chancellor GP Raja Sekhar.
- Who
- Andhra University's Department of Biotechnology, under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), with Vice Chancellor GP Raja Sekhar launching the poster.
- What
- A five-day faculty development programme on 'Emerging Frontiers in Biotechnology: AI, Fermentation Technology and Bio-manufacturing (EFBAFTB-2026)'.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, at Andhra University.
- When
- August 24–28; the poster was launched on Friday.
- Why
- To strengthen the knowledge base and teaching competencies of faculty in emerging biotechnology areas and promote excellence in higher education.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Department of Biotechnology, Andhra University
- Supporting Scheme
- Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)
- Programme
- EFBAFTB-2026: Emerging Frontiers in Biotechnology: AI, Fermentation Technology and Bio-manufacturing
- Duration
- Five days, August 24–28
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Target Audience
- Faculty from universities, constituent, autonomous, and affiliated colleges in life science disciplines
- Focus Areas
- AI in biotechnology, fermentation technology, bio-manufacturing
- Poster Launch
- By Vice Chancellor GP Raja Sekhar on Friday










