TTA orchestrates a seminar on Case-Based Learning

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Teacher Training Academy (TTA) at the University Of Lahore (UOL) arranged a training session on Case-Based Learning. Dr. Osama Naseem (HoD, Lahore Business School, and UOL) was the facilitator of the session. He shared his knowledge with the participants about teaching with cases, which is considered one of the most popular pedagogical techniques used at business schools as it helps to sharpen the decision-making skills of students in an engaging intellectual environment.

For more information, contact:
The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
Website: www.uol.edu.pk

UOL, American International Theism University are off to a great start

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Dr. Maryam Kiani (Director of CSCL, EDC) proudly hosted Dr. Ehab El Shamy (Chancellor and Founder of American International Theism University) under the leadership and direction of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf (Rector, UOL) on September 15, 2022. Dr. Kiani shared UOL’s mission, vision, and goals with the invitees. The session further advanced with Dr. Shamy talking about the American International Theism University and its mission.

Both parties signed an MOU to strengthen the relationship after an elaborate discussion regarding the upcoming collaborative projects. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf (Rector, UOL) expressed his enthusiasm and said he is looking forward to a fruitful relationship between both parties.

For more information, contact:
The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
Website: www.uol.edu.pk

HEC issues NOC to Turbat University for launching PhD and MPhil programs in Biochemistry

Turbat, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has issued No Objection Certificates (NOC) to the University of Turbat (UoT) for launching Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programs in Biochemistry.

In different letters issued by the HEC here on 21st September 2022, the Quality Assurance Division (QAD) of HEC has affirmed that the University of Turbat has met the minimum requirements and standards devised by the HEC for launching Ph.D. and MPhil programs in Biochemistry at the University of Turbat.

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Turbat, Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad in his message lauded the efforts of Dr. Haneef Ur Rahman, Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering, Dr. Jahangir Khan, Chairperson, Natural and Basic Science Department, Dr. Amir Zeb, Assistant Professor, Dr. Niamatullah, Assistant Professor and other faculty members for this great achievement. He said that all-out efforts would be placed to ensure HEC and International standards in the research activities at the university. The HEC has also issued NOC for launching Ph.D. (Balochi) program at UoT.

For more information, contact:
University of Turbat
University Town Ginnah, M-8 Road Turbat,
Balochistan, Pakistan
Tel: +92-852-412045
Email: info@uot.edu.pk
Website: https://uot.edu.pk

Seminar on “Development Biology” held at Turbat University

Turbat, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Biotechnology Society, Department of Natural and Basic Sciences, University of Turbat (UoT) organized its 1st seminar on Development Biology on 23rd September 2022 at Turbat University. Dr. Saneet, Assistant Professor Mekran Medical college, Turbat delivered a lecture on the Organogenesis and Development of Humans in the seminar. The seminar was attended by the faculty members and students of the department.

For more information, contact:
University of Turbat
University Town Ginnah, M-8 Road Turbat,
Balochistan, Pakistan
Tel: +92-852-412045
Email: info@uot.edu.pk
Website: https://uot.edu.pk

Study Spring Semester 2023 at Handong Global University, Korea 

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):International Education Office – IEO is pleased to inform you that Handong Global University, Korea is offering a one-semester exchange opportunity to FCC undergraduate students. Under this program you are liable to pay the regular Tuition fee for the semester to FCCU however, there would be no Tuition Fee payable at the Host University.

The cost of travel, board, and lodge needs to be covered by the student themselves. To enable the students so they can avail of this opportunity FCCU is offering an “International Education Scholarship” through its Financial Aid and Scholarships Office which will help cover a portion of the mentioned costs. “Please contact Financial Aid and Scholarships Office if you need support in meeting these additional expenses under the “FCC International Education Scholarship Program”

– Semester: February 27th ~ June 16th, 2023

Application Deadline is Friday – 23 September 2022

Eligibility:

Pakistani citizens

Students should have 30 credit hours on their transcript before the start of the program

Good academic standing: CGPA must be 3.25 or above

How to Apply

Kindly send the scan copy of the required documents to ieo@fccollege.edu.pk

‘Kindly make sure to send only one pdf file of all the documents followed by the below sequence and name the file by your full name” Application will not be accepted if a student does not follow this format.

A Letter of Intent, a short essay outlining the reasons why you would like to participate in this exchange program

Official Transcript (You can take it from the Academic Office)

A letter of recommendation from any of your Instructor

Medium of Instruction Letter (You can take it from the Academic Office)

Admission / Courses offered in Eng. / Programs / Dormitory / Community /

Note: IELTS is compulsory to apply for a Visa. You will need the IELTS test score if you get selected for the program from the Host Institution.

Other expenses to be bear by students:

Accommodation

Books

Health Insurance

Food

Travel expense

Any other personal expenses

[Response to COVID, in HGU]

Classes: All classes are provided offline.

All students are living on campus, and exchange students will also stay on campus.

Cautionary measures are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the community.

HGU only offers a ‘face-to-face exchange program’.

For more information, contact:
Forman Christian College
Ferozpur Road, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231581-8
Fax: +92-42-99230703
E-Mail: contact@fccollege.edu.pk
Website: www.fccollege.edu.pk

HEC allowed new PhD program in Balochi at Turbat University 

Turbat, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the University of Turbat (UoT) for launching a new Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Balochi.

In a letter issued by the HEC here on 21st September 2022, the Quality Assurance Division of HEC has affirmed that the University of Turbat has met the minimum requirements and standards set by the HEC to launch a Ph.D. program in Balochi.

Calling it a great achievement for the university in a short span of time, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad in his message said all possible measures would be taken to promote higher and advanced studies at the university.

He exalted the efforts of Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor Baloch, Dean of Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, Dr. Abdul Rauf, Assistant Professor, Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Shad, Assistant Professor, and other faculty members of the Institute of Balochi Language and Culture (IBLC) for this great achievement. He said that all-out efforts would be placed to ensure HEC and International standards in the research activities at the university.

The HEC has also issued a NOC for the launching of new MPhil and Ph.D. programs in Biochemistry at UoT. With the addition of these programs, the number of Ph.D. programs will increase to two while the MPhil/MS programs will raise to four in the university. It should be noted that the MPhil/MS programs are already running in Balochi, Chemistry, and Business Administration at the university.

For more information, contact:
University of Turbat
University Town Ginnah, M-8 Road Turbat,
Balochistan, Pakistan
Tel: +92-852-412045
Email: info@uot.edu.pk
Website: https://uot.edu.pk