Tag: (LUMS)

Lahore, February 14, 2023 (PPI-OT):The LUMS campus is home to a diverse ecosystem with more than 900 trees belonging to hundreds of species, many of which are native to this geographical region. Recently, several trees had to be removed from the Library Garden, the site for the new Central Building. To save and maintain the rich green environment of LUMS, the General Administration and Services department, along with the horticulture team, carefully removed all the trees and replanted them in different places in the campus, thus giving them a new life.

This new space, named the Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex, will house six centres at LUMS, and will be the central point of collaboration where students and researchers can get together and exchange ideas. The building will be utilised to hold classes, seminars, workshops, conferences, and various events. Col. Amer Khan, Director, General Administration Services, spoke about LUMS’ commitment towards environmentally friendly practices and sustainability.

“Trees are an essential part of the environment as they provide many benefits. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, reduce air pollution, create shade and habitats for wildlife, and help to maintain soil fertility. Trees also provide us with food, fuel, and medicine. In addition, trees can reduce the risk of flooding, drought, and other natural disasters, and can even help to moderate temperatures in urban areas,” he said.

He shared that the team worked together dedicatedly and a total of 93 trees were removed from the newly construction central building site and moved to new places within the campus. “The project proved to be a success as the team managed to effectively shift and replant all the trees and not a single plant was destroyed in the process,” he added.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

Lahore, February 08, 2023 (PPI-OT):Ranked as the top university in Pakistan by QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2022, LUMS has a strong network of 1,600 recruiting partners that help students find placements. The Career Services Office (CSO) at the University has several programmes in place for supporting students towards their career readiness, exploration, and getting the right job.

One such initiative is the annual Career Fair by CSO that aims to provide opportunities to students for gainful employment while strengthening their partnership with existing and prospective employers. LUMS hosted its milestone annual Career Fair this Saturday with participation from notable organisations across multiple industries. The Career Fair welcomed around 200 national and international reputed organisations.

The engagement between students and recruiters included activities such as extensive on-spot screening interviews, seeking information about each other and submission of resumes. Moreover, organisation representatives also counselled students regarding their career choices and job market requirements.

The Dean of the Office of Student Affairs, Dr. Adnan Zahid, talking about the importance of networking opportunities at the fair, shared, “The Career Fair is ever growing, as students get to know about multiple opportunities that different organisations offer to them such as internships, MTO programmes, and jobs.

The recruiters get to know about the skillset of our students and the diverse range of programmes that LUMS offers.” The University values its partnership with its recruiting partners that allows its students to explore life-changing prospects, and this collaboration will continue to grow in the years to come.

Students continue to engage with organisations and with the Career Services Office after the Fair as well for career exploration and recruitment, alumni mentorship, organisation visits to campus, students’ visits to company offices, and peer-to-peer guidance.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

Lahore, February 07, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Centre for Continuing Education Studies (CES) at LUMS is excited to announce that registrations for the Summer School at LUMS and Young Learners Programme are now open!

Summer School at LUMS 2023

The Summer School is designed to equip pre-college students to learn in an intellectually stimulating environment and experience the social and academic opportunities that a LUMS education offers. The programme offers skill-building opportunities and a wide range of writing, arts, and technology courses.

The Summer School 2023 will run for two sessions:

Session 1: June 5 – June 23, 2023 (3 weeks)

Session 2: July 3 – July 21, 2023 (3 weeks)

Young Learners Programme 2023
During a day’s session, a young learner’s routine is split into four classes: one core course followed by three elective classes. Learners can choose which one they want to enrol in.

This programme is for students who enjoy participating in creative classes and making new friends or want to sharpen their skills related to debates, art, technology, and communication.

The Young Learners Programme will run twice this summer:

Session 1: June 12 – June 23, 2023

Session 2: July 10 – July 21, 2023

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

Lahore, February 07, 2023 (PPI-OT):The President of Pakistan and Chancellor, LUMS, Dr. Arif Alvi, visited the University on January 27, 2023 to meet the LUMS leadership. He was welcomed by Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood, Pro Chancellor, LUMS; Mr. Shahid Hussain, Rector; Members of the Management Committee; Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS; Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost, LUMS and Dr. Muhammad Sabieh Anwar, Ahmed Dawood Chair, Dean, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering.

Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, Office of Advancement apprised the President of the University’s strategic priorities, latest accolades, and the impactful research being conducted. Dr. Alvi appreciated the work being done at LUMS and assured the leadership of his support for the University’s effort to promote quality education in the country.

Dr. Alvi also met Founding Pro Chancellor, Syed Babar Ali, and members of the University Advisory Board. They exchanged ideas on the current state of higher education in Pakistan and what learning must entail at this level. They also discussed the role of LUMS in the country’s progress over the next decade.

The UAB members present at the meeting included, Dr. Nancy J. Adler, Professor Emerita of Organisational Behaviour, and Samuel Bronfman Chair Emerita in Management, McGill University; Dr. Denise Chalmers, OLT Senior National Teaching Fellow, Emeritus Professor, University of Western Australia;

Dr. Philip Altbach, Founding Director, Boston College, Center for International Higher Education; Dr. Khalid Aziz, Otto N. Miller Professor Emeritus of Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University; Dr. Greg Moran, Provost-Emeritus, University of Western Ontario, Former Provost, AKU and Executive Director, Academics Without Borders, Canada;

Ms. Leah Rosovsky, Stanford Calderwood Director, Boston Athenaeum Library, Museum, and Cultural Center, USA, and Dr. David Wilkinson, Distinguished University Professor, Provost Emeritus and VP Academic, McMaster University.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

Lahore, February 03, 2023 (PPI-OT):His Excellency Mr. Jose Antonio de Ory, the Spanish Ambassador to Pakistan, visited LUMS on January 20 to discuss opportunities of possible collaboration. He was accompanied by Ms. Inés Mena Gómez de Merodio, Head of Consular Affairs, Embassy of Spain; Mian Jalal Salahuddin, the Honorary Consul of Spain for Punjab and Ms. Farah Farouk, Head of Business Development, Jalal Salahuddin Bespoke Events and Creative Services.

They were welcomed by LUMS’ leadership, including Mr. Abdul Razzak Dawood, Pro Chancellor; Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor; Mr. Muhammad Ali Khan, Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives; Dr. Furrukh Khan, Director, Office of International Affairs, and Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, Office of Advancement. Also present were faculty members and staff who have previous or existing connections with Spain.

Ms. Kamran shared an overview of LUMS, its ‘Learning without Borders’ perspective and the inclusive, interdisciplinary practices in place. Mr. Khan talked about the importance of internationalisation and forming lasting connections with the University’s foreign counterparts. He also noted that Spain is renowned for its high-quality business schools and could be a potential avenue for collaboration.

Dr. Arshad spoke about LUMS’ vision to expand its footprint internationally by establishing linkages with universities around the world. He also emphasised the importance of collaboration in tackling the grand challenges faced by Pakistan. “To make a difference in the country, there has to be a way forward through collaboration rather than creating silos. We are very grateful that you brought your team here and are interested in forging ties with us.”

H.E Ambassador Jose Antonio de Ory expressed his appreciation for LUMS and its impact in Pakistan. “LUMS is the biggest kept secret; that is the feeling you get when coming here. Many of the most interesting people I’ve met are LUMS alumni,” he said. The delegation also discussed different avenues for collaboration that can be explored in terms of languages and business, including the possibility of scholarships and exchange programmes. The meeting was followed by a tour of the University.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

Lahore, February 01, 2023 (PPI-OT):Sarah Mooney, Deputy High Commissioner Karachi and Trade Director for Pakistan, on a visit to LUMS on January 26, expressed the desire to identify synergies to further explore education partnership opportunities with LUMS.

She was joined by other representatives from the British High Commission including Clara Strandhoj, Head of Lahore Office and Rehan Shahid, Senior Trade Policy Advisor. At the meeting, LUMS was represented by Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor; Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost; Mohammed Ali Khan, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Nuzhat Kamran, Director of Advancement.

Ms. Mooney spoke about the need to collaborate with universities like LUMS that bring together diverse people and perspectives. “Wherever people from different disciplines come together and encourage free-flowing conversation, that’s where you find the right ideas.”

She elaborated on the need to establish linkages with universities and institutes in the UK, which the British High Commission can facilitate in establishing. Such innovative collaborations are essential to explore innovative answers, she said. “Industry wants solutions for problems that they are looking at right now.

They are not looking to the horizon 15 years from now which is going to require different data sets and a different understanding of behavioural science.” Universities like LUMS can provide guidance in this regard, she added.

Speaking about innovative solutions, Dr. Ahmad shared details about the different centres at LUMS that are working to address the grand challenges in areas such as energy, water, and the environment.

Amplifying faculty exchanges is another vertical that can be explored through this partnership with the British High Commission. “We want to encourage our faculty to strengthen linkages with faculty at international universities. We can offer them the support to strengthen their relationships and amplify their impact,” he added.

Mr. Khan shared a few strategic priorities for LUMS for the next decade. “Internationalisation is one of our biggest priorities and we are working to put LUMS on the international canvas in a robust way. We are also expanding into the virtual space,” he added. The visit ended with a tour of the National Incubation Centre at LUMS and the team was apprised of how the centre is contributing towards the entrepreneurial landscape of Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk