Azim Premji University summer course

Azim Premji University has opened applications for its Fifth Annual Summer Course on Teacher Education, a June 2026 programme centered on inclusive classrooms and teacher preparation. The university says the course will examine inclusion through equity, pedagogy and participation, with attention to social differences that shape schooling in India. The application deadline is May 30, 2026, according to the university’s professional-development page. The course itself is scheduled for June 29 to July 4 at Azim Premji University. ### What exactly is Azim Premji University offering this summer? The June 2026 batch is part of Azim Premji University’s Fifth Annual Summer Course on Teacher Education, according to the university’s event and course pages. The theme is “Weaving Inclusion for Equitable Futures: Threads across School and Teacher Education.” The university says the programme is meant to create “reflective dialogue on inclusive pedagogies, teacher preparation, and equitable educational futures.” It describes the course as a forum for dialogue, workshops, collaborative inquiry and reflective engagement among teacher educators. ### Who is the course meant for? Azim Premji University says it is inviting teacher educators working in higher education institutions to apply for the programme. The course pages frame the programme as a teacher-education offering rather than a general public workshop. The university says the programme aims to bring together teacher educators from across India to engage with questions of inclusion, equity, pedagogy and teacher education. The medium of instruction is English, according to the course listing. ### What does the university say inclusion means in this course? The university says inclusion in education “goes beyond accommodating differences and focuses on meaningful participation, belonging, and justice.” Its course description places that discussion in the Indian context, citing caste, class, gender, disability, language, religion and geography as overlapping factors that shape educational access and practice. Azim Premji University says “unclear understandings of inclusion and limited opportunities for critical reflection” have made it harder for inclusive practices to become a meaningful part of classrooms and teacher education. That description appears in both the event page and the application page for the summer course. ### When does it run, and what is the next deadline? The programme is scheduled for June 29 through July 4, 2026, with sessions beginning at 9:30 a.m., according to the university’s event page. The application deadline is May 30, 2026. The university lists registration through its professional-development course pages. It also provides a contact email, teachte@apu.edu.in, and a WhatsApp number, 8860896211, for applicants seeking details. ### Who is attached to the programme? Rajashree S is listed on the main call-for-participants page as course faculty. The June 2026 batch page also lists faculty members including Amman Madan, Ankur Madan, Aruna Jyothi Vakkalanka and Bhuvaneswari B. Azim Premji University describes Rajashree S as having taught at school, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university describes Ankur Madan as director of the School of Education and says he joined the institution in 2013. ### Where can applicants find the official details? Azim Premji University has posted the programme on both its events page and its professional-development course pages. The event listing includes the dates, registration link and contact information, while the course pages carry the detailed description and faculty information. May 30, 2026, is the next named milestone for applicants. The university’s posted schedule shows the course beginning on June 29, 2026, and running through July 4 at its campus.