DHA Suffa University conducted a faculty development session focused on Artificial Intelligence and education tools as part of the Faculty Development Program for Early Career Faculty under SHEC. The session, titled “Cascading the Training of Trainers (ToT) | AI & Education Tools,” was held on September 9, 2026, and was led by Dr. Najeeb Ur Rehman, Assistant Professor and Head of the Information Technology Department at DHA Suffa University. The training focused on helping faculty members understand practical applications of Artificial Intelligence and digital education tools within academic environments, with particular attention to their use in teaching, learning, content development and broader academic practices.
According to DHA Suffa University, the session provided participating faculty members with practical insights into how Artificial Intelligence and digital tools can be incorporated into their regular teaching and academic activities. Rather than focusing only on the technical aspects of Artificial Intelligence, the training addressed its potential use across different areas of faculty work, including the preparation and development of educational content, classroom learning and other academic practices. The session formed part of the university’s Faculty Development Program for Early Career Faculty, with the Training of Trainers approach intended to support the transfer of knowledge and skills among academic staff. The initiative reflects the growing focus among higher education institutions on introducing faculty members to digital tools that can support teaching and professional activities.
The session was organized by Dr. Sobia Iqbal Shaikh, Associate Professor and Head of the Case Writing Centre, as part of DHA Suffa University’s continued faculty capacity-building and professional development activities. Faculty members who participated in the training appreciated the discussion and considered the topics relevant to their teaching responsibilities and professional development. The session also provided an opportunity for faculty members to explore the role of education technology alongside Artificial Intelligence in academic settings. By introducing these tools through faculty training, the university is seeking to build familiarity among early career educators with technologies that can be applied to teaching and learning activities, while also supporting their wider professional development.
The training comes as Artificial Intelligence and digital education tools continue to become part of discussions around higher education and academic practices. For universities, faculty development programs can provide a structured way for educators to understand how emerging technologies can be used in their existing teaching responsibilities and content-related work. DHA Suffa University’s session placed this focus within its broader Faculty Development Program for Early Career Faculty under SHEC, combining Training of Trainers with practical discussion on Artificial Intelligence and education technology. The university has not disclosed details about additional sessions, specific tools covered during the training, or a broader implementation timeline, but the September 9 session demonstrates an ongoing focus on faculty development and the use of digital technologies in higher education.
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