Day: January 9, 2023

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Prof Danish from King’s College London Delivers a Talk on “Decolonizing Water? Understanding Pakistan Floods 2022 as Part of the Colonial Present” 

Lahore, January 09, 2023 (PPI-OT):An invited lecture titled: “Decolonizing Water? Understanding Pakistan Floods 2022 as Part of the Colonial Present” was delivered by Dr. Danish Mustafa. Professor of Critical Geography and Environment, Kings College London, at University of Central Punjab on 28th December, 2022. The event was organized by Voltaire Society and Department of Political Science and International Relations under the auspices of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The key objective of this event was to enlighten the students with the colonial present of the water and describing its DE colonial dimensions, particularly in the case of Pakistan Floods 2022, while expounding the role of local community in water management. Dr. Mustafa started by explaining the reality of water in all its dimensions while highlighting the negotiable relation of water with humanity. Following, he explained the mind-set of the locals regarding the reality of water.

Afterwards, he exclaimed how colonial thinking has undermined our cultural heritage and associated experiences. He also explained how colonial present has been one of the major reasons for the devastation caused in Pakistan.

Lastly, he suggested through his ethnographic research that DE colonial thinking can help solve the problems of Pakistan and that we should envision a healthier world powered by independent thinking.
The discussion was followed by Q and A session where both students and faculty members asked thought provoking questions which were appreciated and diligently answered by Dr. Mustafa.

At the end, the Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt concluded the session with his encouraging remarks and thanked the distinguished guest by presenting him with a souvenir.

For more information, contact:
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-35880007
Fax: +92-42-35954892
Email: info@ucp.edu.pk
Website: https://www.ucp.edu.pk/

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Call for research proposals 

Turbat, January 09, 2023 (PPI-OT):The HEC invites faculty members of the public and private sector universities/DIAs to submit research proposals focused on the transfer of university-developed technologies and products to the industry and commercial sector under the RAPID Technology Transfer Grant (RTTG).

The RTTG will provide funds to selected institutions based on a competitive, peer-reviewed evaluation of proposals. The amount for funding RTTG awards may range between 10-20 million with a maximum project duration of 6 months.

Lead Principal Investigators (PIs) must be regular faculty members of higher education institutions (public or private) or hold a contract equivalent to the length of the project duration.

Full Project Proposals (FPP) on the prescribed application template must be submitted via HEC online portal on or before 07/02/2023 (11:59 PM PST). The Vice Chancellor of the University of Turbat is pleased to encourage the faculty members of the University of Turbat to submit their Full Project Proposals before the deadline.

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

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Honourable Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali Visited UoH

Haripur, January 09, 2023 (PPI-OT):According to the spokesperson of the University, Honourable Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali visited Haripur University, on this occasion Vice Chancellor, UoH Prof. Dr. Shafiq ur Rehman, Registrar Mr. Riaz Muhammad, Deans, professors and other officers welcomed him, while on his arrival two children welcomed him. Presented him a bouquet of flowers.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shafiq Ur Rehman told the governor in a detailed briefing about the university that Haripur University has made exemplary progress in the fields of education and research in addition to infrastructure in the ten years since its establishment in 2012, due to which the number of students has increased to 7,000, nearly one hundred academic programs of BS, MPhil and PhD are being offered in four faculties and 25 departments.

While the university has started programs equipped with technical sciences according to the requirements of the changing trends and challenges at the global level in education and research, thanks to which a significant number of students from Haripur and other areas are turning to the university.

On the other hand, the university is rapidly moving towards self-sufficiency in its financial needs. However, less than the required amount of land hinders not only the efficiency of the university but also its further expansion.

On this occasion, the Governor reiterated his full cooperation while appreciating the substantial success of the University in all the indicators of its progress. Besides, while addressing the administration and faculty, he emphasized on giving priority to modern technical sciences over traditional education so that we can make the youth educated as well as skilled, thanks to which they become a source of prosperity for themselves and the country.

In his address, he further said that in the last three decades, major changes have taken place in higher education and research, so if there is to be progress in the present era, children have to be skilled in every art. He further said that he wholeheartedly acknowledges the academic and research services of Haripur University and other universities. In the end, he once again expressed his determination to play his role fully in solving the problems of the university. At the end of their visit, they planted a sapling and participated in a group photo session.

For more information, contact:
The University of Haripur
Hattar Road near Swat Chowk, Haripur,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-995-615384
Fax: +92-0995615384
Email: registrar@uoh.edu.pk
Website: http://www.uoh.edu.pk

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Habib Talks: A Leading Intellectual Initiative in Higher Education

Karachi, January 09, 2023 (PPI-OT):Habib University is launching a conversational series, ‘Habib Talks’, which will serve as a platform to not only discuss the developmental, humanitarian, economic, and political crises, etc., affecting the world and their implications for Pakistan but also to advocate for the resolution of such crises. Habib Talks is a project that seeks to create an intellectual community of inquisitive and change-driven individuals whose thoughts would be available to all young people in Pakistani society.

We hope to have enlightening discussions with notable academics, thinkers, businesspeople, intellectuals, influencers, educators, development professionals, and other motivating individuals through Habib Talks. These discussions will cover a range of demographics, with students as the primary audience.

This platform will also be tackling the intellectual challenge of undergraduate education in order to solidify Habib University as the sole higher education institution in Pakistan delivering a context-driven undergraduate liberal arts and sciences programme.

The intellectual mission of Habib goes beyond simply developing human capital for the sake of the economy of the country. But we want to shape the next generation into the pioneers, visionaries, and compassionate thinkers who will free our country from inequity and intellectual deprivation.

Due to the financial crisis, Pakistan is struggling and is ensnared in the grasp and claws of debt. It is important for a citizen to be critically involved in society in a period of shifting socio-economic conditions, rising political unrest, and division since civil society seems to be a backbone for any nation to prosper in terms of informed involvement. In these times, what an engaged citizen can offer to the nation and its rebuilding?

To better understand this, Habib University cordially invites you to attend the first Habib Talks session, “Engaged Citizens in Times of Economic Challenges,” where Dr. Aqdas Afzal will speak with Mr. Zafar Masud, President and CEO, The Bank of Punjab and Chairman of the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL).

For more information, contact:
Habib University
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-34301051-55
Email: marketing@habib.edu.pk
Website: www.habib.edu.pk

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Commercialized Design from Final Year Project BTD 2022 

Faisalabad, January 09, 2023 (PPI-OT):Design Concept and theme titled “Basant Bahar” executed by Ms. Fatima Shaukat and supervised by Ms. Arooba Mumtaz from the final year project (BTD 2022) is sold to Elaf Textile Mills for Commercialization. Ms. Shaukat designed multi-purposed fabric, enhanced by handcrafted embroidery and embellishment techniques. The design story was visually narrated by silk hand painting very skilfully. Dean SOAD, Dr. Zafar Javed, congratulated her and awarded her a prize cheque.

For more information, contact:
National Textile University (NTU)
Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
Tel: +92-41-9230081-90
Fax: +92-41-9230098
Email: info@ntu.edu.pk
Website: http://www.ntu.edu.pk

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GCU launches diploma in forgiveness psychology and practice 

Lahore, January 09, 2023 (PPI-OT):For the first time, the Government College University Lahore (GCU) has introduced a Diploma in Forgiveness Psychology and Practice. This one-year diploma, which has been approved by the University’s Board of Studies, Academic Council, and Syndicate, is now accepting applications.

According to Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi, “We are excited to introduce this new program, which is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to understand and practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is a powerful tool for self-growth and can help us heal from past hurts and conflicts, and build stronger, healthier relationships.”

In the diploma program, students will learn about the latest research and concepts on forgiveness psychology and have the opportunity to engage in hands-on exercises and activities to hone their skills and confidence in forgiveness.

“Forgiveness is a crucial part of personal and professional growth,” said Prof. Zaidi, adding “That’s why we are proud to offer this innovative program to students and professionals across Pakistan.” The deadline to apply for admission to the Diploma in Forgiveness Psychology and Practice, as well as the Certificate of Forgiveness Education, is January 20, 2023.

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