Kumaun University is headquartered in Nainital, India. The university was established in 1973 under the UP State Act. It has two campuses, in Nainital and Almora, and 27 affiliated colleges spread over the Kumaun region. A campus is being developed at Bhimtal. The teaching and research activities are being carried out in both the residential campuses and affiliated colleges of the university. UGC-Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital The UGC-Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital was sanctioned by the UGC, New Delhi on 10th October 2006 and started its first Orientation Programme on 12th February 2007. In addition to conducting Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses, the UGC-ASC also undertakes a number of innovative extension activities. Apart from Refresher Courses and Orientation Programmes for teaching faculty, UGC-ASC Nainital also conducted Short Term Courses (2-6 Days) for the senior faculty viz. Professors and Readers and Professional Development Programme for Non Teaching Staff. The UGC-ASC, Kumaun University, Nainital shares the vision of making quality the defining element of higher education in India.