Day: May 14, 2022

Lahore, May 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):The University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD) in collaboration with the Character Building Society organized an oath taking ceremony for the newly admitted batch of MBBS and BDS students recently in the eye-capturing fountain ground of the University of Lahore.

This event is held every year by UCMD to not only congratulate the newly admitted students on their great feat but also to welcome them to the institute. The ceremony saw the attendance and participation of senior faculty members and staff that included Prof. Dr. Shahid Malik (Pro-Rector, Health Sciences), Prof. Dr. Mahwish Arooj (Principal, UCMD), Prof. Dr. Rizwan Ashraf (Vice Principal, UCMD), Prof. Dr. Nabila Kaukab (HoD, Anatomy), and other respected medical personalities from UCMD.

The oath taking ceremony for MBBS and BDS batches was held in two separate sessions. The first gathering was held for the MBBS batch in which a charismatic and heartfelt welcome note was given by Dr. Ejaz Waris (HoD, Pathology Department, UCMD). Later, Dr. Arooj addressed the new faces, with a welcoming message filled with inspiration, motivation and empowerment.

She shed light on the importance of the responsibility that was being handed over to the freshly minted medical students, and what a privilege it is to be able to serve the nation as health care practitioners. Later, Mr. Muhammad Arslan (2nd Year MBBS) and Ms. Hadia Khan (4th Year MBBS), shared their experiences throughout their time at UCM.

In the second session, Prof. Dr. Riaz Ahmed Warraich (Principal, University College of Dentistry) gave a message to the young new students of dentistry. One member of UCD alumni enlightened the crowd with his heartfelt journey to becoming a dentist. Later, Pro Rector, Health Sciences administered the oath to newly admitted MBBS and BDS students followed by a group photograph. At the end of the oath, a bunch of balloons were set free in the sky as a sign of hope and new beginnings. The students then enjoyed refreshments and took group photos together to mark this memorable day.

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

Lahore, May 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Dr. A.M. Jameel (Chairman/Director General, College of Management and Technology-COMTECH) visited the University of Lahore on February 24, 2022 and held discussions on several strategic issues with Mr. Awais Raoof (Chairman, BoG, UOL). During a series of meetings, Mr. Raoof gave an overview of the University and highlighted the areas of common interest for both organizations. He offered 15 scholarships to the Sir Lankan students in the upcoming semester.

Dr. Jameel briefed Mr. Raoof on the education landscape of Sri Lanka and later shed light on the journey of COMTECH including its current strategic goals. The two dignitaries also discussed matters related to foreign affairs aimed at building a better future for the youth of Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The offered scholarships are in the fields of Engineering, Computer Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Food and Technology and Business Studies.

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

Lahore, May 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Eleven overseas participants of the 117th Advance Railway Course at Pakistan Railway Academy (PRA), Walton-Lahore from Kazakhstan, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia accompanied by two faculty members, got a technical tour of the UOL on February 28, 2022. The visit aimed at gaining experience in the environment in which engineering degree programs are taught in Pakistani universities. The delegation that also comprised two faculty members from PRA was received by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf (Rector, UOL) and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ibrar Hussain (Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Acting Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology and HoD, Software Engineering).

The visit was in response to a letter dated February 23, 2022 by Mr. Abid Ahmad (Assistant Director/Administration, PRA), addressed to the Rector, requesting the UOL to host and comprehensively share engineering experiences with the participants.

PRA offers Advance Railway Course annually in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization (Economic Affairs Division), Government of Pakistan, Islamabad under its Technical Assistance Programme. For this year, the programme started on January 24. So far, the Academy has completed more than 113 training courses for hundreds of overseas beneficiaries from more than 40 countries across the world.

Upon arriving at UOL, the delegates were warmly received by the Rector who briefed them about the University’s vision, mission and strategic goals. In an audience of the delegates, HoD, Mechanical Engineering, HoD, Civil Engineering, HoD, Computer Engineering, HoD, Electrical Engineering, and HoD, Technology, Prof. Dr. Hussain gave a detailed presentation about the university that highlighted its history, hierarchy, academic potentials and rankings, accreditation, and international linkages. He specially elaborated all the engineering and technology programmes in terms of their students and faculty numbers, teaching facilities and research status.

Responding to the Dean’s informative presentation, the delegates commended the University administration for the progress made in the teaching of the engineering programmes. An interactive session was held to elucidate all the matters raised by the guests. The guests were led on a guided tour of the engineering and electrical laboratories and other teaching facilities.

Later, the participants were hosted at a luncheon with the Rector and other senior officials of the university management team. On behalf of the Academy, the faculty members who accompanied the participants appreciated the university for the hospitality and support rendered to them.

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

Lahore, May 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):The University of Lahore (UOL) trained three research scholars, namely: Mr. Mahedi Hassan Tusher from Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Bangladesh; Dr. Abdoulie Badjan and Mr. Baba Kunta Fofana from the University of the Gambia, The Gambia, under the COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence (CCoE) Fellowship/Training and Research Program. Upon the completion of six months of training and research, they were invited to the COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, for a Certificate Distribution Ceremony held on February 16, 2022.

Following the ceremony, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary (Coordinator General, COMSTECH) interacted with the scholars and inquired about their experience during their research and training at the University of Lahore. The researchers profoundly expressed their utmost pleasure and satisfaction. They told the Coordinator General, COMSTECH, that they felt extremely fortunate to be shortlisted and they thanked COMSTECH and the University of Lahore for providing them with this wonderful opportunity where they learned new techniques and knowledge in their respective fields of expertise.

These foreign research scholars also lauded the vision of Mr. Awais Raoof (Chairman, Board of Governors, UOL) for this program and his unwavering support throughout their stay at the University. They expressed their hope regarding the extension of the scope of this program so that more and more researchers from the Muslim World could be benefited. In the end, Dr. Choudhary also appreciated the role and contribution of the University of Lahore in this program and pledged to allocate more foreign researchers in the upcoming weeks.

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

Lahore, May 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):The University of Lahore decided to fund nine faculty members for their research projects under the Start-up Research Grant Program (SRG) which is aimed at stimulating scientific excellence and the advancement of knowledge related to both basic and applied research. The University provides a Start-up research grant of Rs. 0.2 to 0.3 million to the faculty members on a competitive basis. According to the approved policy that targets only UOL faculty, the funded projects must be executed within one year.

Under this scheme, the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) received 61 research proposals from 12 departments within the due date. Two proposals from each department were selected and sent to 2 to 3 reviewers. The ORIC scrutinized 16 research proposals submitted by various departments and sent them to experts for peer review.

The Committee, after thorough discussion, during a meeting held on January 11, 2022, recommended nine research proposals for funding. The Advisory Committee authorized the ORIC to award the funds under UOL-SRGP to all those research proposals which were recommended by 02/03 reviewers. All applicants were congratulated on winning the grant.

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