Day: December 14, 2022

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14 African universities vice-chancellors visit GCU

Lahore, December 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):A delegation of the Alliance of Islamic Universities of Africa (AIUA) comprising vice-chancellors from fourteen African and Central Asian universities on Tuesday visited the Government College University Lahore and signed a tri-party memorandum of understanding (MoU) for research and academic collaboration with universities from Nigeria, Kenya, Kazakhstan and Uganda.

Speaking on the occasion, GCU Lahore Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi said that the tri-party accord, signed among AIUA, COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence and GCU Lahore, would help to build an ecosystem of collaboration and enable knowledge-based economic growth in the OIC member states, particularly in the African region. He said this alliance would open avenues to share ideas, skills, expertise, and best practices to pole resources for mutual support and benefit for each institution.

Prof. Zaidi told vice-chancellors from fourteen African universities said GCU last year welcomed 64 international students from different disciplines. He said this MoU would also help initiate student and faculty exchange from African universities.

GCU Academic Planning and External Links Director Ms Fouzia Shaheen also briefed the visiting delegation about the academic programs offered at GCU. COMSTECH Media Advisor Murtaza Noor said the core mandate of COMSTECH is to strengthen cooperation among the OIC member states in the realm of higher education and health.

The AIUA delegates, led by Prof. Salisa Shehee, the Vice Chancellor of Al-Istiqama University Nigeria, spoke about the different opportunities and developmental challenges in the African region including a limited number of skilled professionals and workforce. The AIUA delegation included the vice-chancellors from Ummah University Kenya, Alnasar University Nigeria, Al Qaiam University Nigeria, Al Anser Foundation Nigeria, Borno State University Nigeria, Nasarwa State University Nigeria, Muslim University Maorogora and Islamic Call University Uganda.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Department,
Government College University (GCU)
Squash Complex, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-000-010 Ext: 296
Tel: +92-42-99213343
Cell: +92-321-8440769
Email: registrar@gcu.edu.pk
Website: http://www.gcu.edu.pk

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GCU initiates self-assessment of postgraduate programs 

Lahore, December 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Government College University Lahore has initiated a self-assessment of its all postgraduate programs for policy reforms to ensure the highest quality standards. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi constituted the Assessment Teams comprising senior professors from GCU and different other universities who will review the implementation of 31 standards of the self-assessment program under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) guidelines.

Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi on Wednesday visited the Botany Department along with the Assessment Team and reviewed available laboratory equipment, departmental library resources and other research facilities available to students, faculty-to-student ratio, the standard of research and teaching, training offered to support staff in previous years, curriculum design and improvement and other facilities of the Department.

The Vice-Chancellor said that the basic objective of this self-assessment is to identify areas for further improvement by identifying weaknesses and shortcomings in each department of the University and chalk out a plan for continuous improvement and convert these weaknesses into strengths. We also aspire to set good practice examples for other Universities.

He said assessment is a technical and systematic process of gathering and reviewing important quantitative and qualitative data and information from multiple and diverse sources about educational programs. He went on to say that senior academicians from other universities are also included in the self-assessment teams to ensure impartiality. He appreciated the staff and faculty of the Botany Department as well as those of the Quality Enhancement for maximum cooperation with the assessment team.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Department,
Government College University (GCU)
Squash Complex, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-000-010 Ext: 296
Tel: +92-42-99213343
Cell: +92-321-8440769
Email: registrar@gcu.edu.pk
Website: http://www.gcu.edu.pk

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PU ILL organizes int’l conference on linguistics 

Lahore, December 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Institute of Languages and Linguistics (ILL) has organized opening ceremony of two-day 8th international conference on “Contemporary Trends in Linguistics” at School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology’s Auditorium.

PU Dean Faculty of Oriental Learning Prof Dr Ghulam Moeen Uddin Nizami, President of the Linguistics Association of Pakistan Dr Ghulam Raza, ILL In-charge Dr Maria Isabel Maldonado Garcia, researchers, faculty members and students participated in the conference.

In his address, Dr Nizami said that the department of linguistics was very important in the promotion of regional and other languages. He said that PU Oriental College had been trying to promote language, literature and cultural activities for 152 years.

He said that the participation of such a large number of linguistic scientists in the conference was commendable for which Dr Maria and her team deserved appreciation. He said that creating new knowledge and promoting research culture was the primary responsibility of the universities. He said that steps were being taken to start various programs to promote languages further.

Throwing light on the history of the conference, Dr Ghulam Raza said that it was a matter of honor to hold the conference for the second time in Punjab University. He said that Lahore had good traditions regarding highlighting the importance of linguistic subjects. He said that promoting knowledge of languages, learning about new ideas and modern trends was the need of the hour.

Dr Maria Maldonado said that hosting the conference was a memorable moment for her. She said that in the two-day conference, researchers of national and international fame from Pakistan, including USA, Georgia, Malaysia and Hong Kong, would share their experiences and ideas on linguistics. She said that the Diploma in Translation Studies had also been launched in the institute, while MPhil program would also be offered from the next year.

She said that the purpose of organizing the conference was to make the students aware of the opinions of eminent researchers on new developments in the subject. The conference will continue on Thursday (today) as well.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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PU issues Associate Degree Arts/Science admission schedule

Lahore, December 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Department of Examinations has issued schedule for online submission of admission forms and Fee for the Associated Degree in Arts/Science Part-I and II supplementary examination 2022 and BA Hearing Impaired supplementary examination 2022. According to details, the last date for receipt of online admission forms with single fee for Associate Degree in Arts/Science Part-I and II supplementary examination 2022 is December 30, 2022

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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Punjab University DGS to organize int’l conference

Lahore, December 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Department of Gender Studies will organize inaugural ceremony of two-day international conference on ‘Contemporary Gender Issues: Challenges and Opportunities’ on Thursday (today) at 10 am at Al Raazi Hall. On this occasion, PU VC Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi, VC Poonch University Prof Dr Zakria Zakar, Pro VC Nur International University Prof Dr Najma Najam, VC Khushal Khan Khattak University Dr Johar Ali, Head of Department of Humanities and Social Sciences LSE Prof Dr Shahid Siddiqui, former VC of Gujarat University and former Chairman PHEC Dr Nizamuddin, Justice (r) Dr Nasira Javed Iqbal and researchers will participate.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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Punjab University CEMB organizes international conference 

Lahore, December 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB) organized and international conference on ‘Plant Molecular Biology (ICPMP) 2022’ here on Wednesday. On this occasion, Rector Imperial College of Business Studies, Lahore Tahira Aziz Mughal, CEMB Director Prof Dr Kausar Malik, ex-directors of CEMB including Dr Tayyab Husnain, Dr Ahmad Ali Shahid, eminent plant scientists, seed growers, faculty members and students were present. In her address, Tahira Aziz Mughal appreciated the efforts of CEMB team for organizing such conference.

Prof Dr Kausar Malik gave the welcome speech and introduced the audience about format of the conference. She said that eminent scientists from Australia, Albania, China, Estonia, India, Italy, Latvia, Saudia Arabia, Sweden, Turkiya and various institutes across Pakistan would be giving their talks as invited speakers during the sessions. She said that the conference was being attended by 150 participants across Pakistan. The conference would continue on Thursday as well.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/