Day: May 17, 2022

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Sindh University allows students having attendance up to 30% to fill up online forms to appear in semester exams due from May 23 

Jamshoro, May 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Vice-Chancellor University of Sindh Professor (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro Monday chaired an important meeting of the Deans Committee that maintained the 75% attendance as mandatory for the students to appear in the semester examinations scheduled to be held from May 23, 2022 but on account of different compulsions of the learners, it allowed the candidates having attendance up to 30% to fill up their online examination forms.

The committee unanimously decided that the students studying in different disciplines whose attendance was less than the required 75% and if their attendance would be up to 30%, they will be allowed to fill up the examination form and go for appearing in the papers.

According to the committee, the decision will not apply to students of the Institute of Law and the Faculty of Pharmacy, as these departments have their own set standards for attendance, under which these faculties will allow the concerned students to fill out examination forms.

It was also decided in the meeting that the departments where the courses were not completed, the classes of students studying in the morning and evening programs for the academic year 2022, their classes would continue till June 7, 2022 while their semester examinations would be held in August after the summer break.

On the occasion, SU Vice-Chancellor Professor (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro said that it was not necessary to give certificates only by taking exams, but the core objective of the varsity was to ensure the transfer of knowledge to the students in the real sense.

“The first year students whose courses have not been completed so far due to their delayed admissions, they will be taking the classes till the end of semester exams that is due from May 23”, the Vice-Chancellor said. He said that all the facilities including transport and hostel would continue to be available to the students of the first year morning and evening during their ongoing classes.

Registrar Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Bhutto, Dean Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration Prof. Dr. Javed Ahmed Chandio, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology Prof. Dr. Khalil-ur-Rehman Khoumbati, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy Prof. Dr. Khalida Faryal Almani, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Zareen Abbasi, Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences Prof. Dr. Wazir Ali Baloch, Dean Faculty of Islamic Studies Prof. Dr. Hafiz Munir Ahmed Khan, Dean Faculty of Arts Prof. Dr. Syed Javed Iqbal’s Assistant Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khan Sangi, Prof. Ali Raza Leghari representing Dean Faculty of Law, Controller of Semester Examinations Muhammad Mashooque Siddiqui and Director Admissions Prof. Dr. Ayaz Ali Keerio were also present on the occasion.

For more information, contact:
Director
Centre for Pure and Applied Geology
University of Sindh
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Tel: +92-22-9213167
Cell: +92-300-9375193
E-mail: shsolangi@usindh.edu.pk
Website: www.usindh.edu.pk

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Electrical Engineering students’ delegation shows up at the 20th ITCN Asia Exhibition

Lahore, May 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):The University of Lahore (UOL) delegation of electrical engineering students attended the prodigious 20th Information Technology Commerce Network (ITCN) Asia Exhibition on March 16, 2022. The delegation of 43 students was accompanied by Engr. Muhammad Arslan Shahid (Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering, UOL) and Mr. Inam Sharjeel (Assistant Manager, Admin Department of Electrical Engineering, UOL) to pay a visit to the exhibition that was held at the Karachi Expo Centre.

The ITCN Asia exhibition, the biggest IT and telecom extravaganza in Pakistan, was organised with the joint efforts of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Lahore Section and E-Commerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd (the first event management company in Pakistan that is registered as a member of UFI, the “International Association of Exhibition Organizers”, France).

Students and volunteers of the IEEE UOL Student Branch (SB) actively participated, explored opportunities, and gained knowledge at this tech event. The significant participation of UOL was appreciated by different professionals and volunteers in IEEE from all across Pakistan.

This 20th ITCN exhibition is part of the ITCN series that catapulted the local IT industry, introducing Karachi as the regional IT hub, attracting major IT personnel from all over the world. The exhibition served as a platform for a comprehensive showcase of the latest technology, equipment, and machinery, as well as allied services. Simultaneously, it provided investors with a definite outlook of the regional IT and Telecom industry and granted an opportunity to meet their prospective counterparts and business partners.

Moreover, the exhibition, with 25,000 footfall visitors, 100+ speakers, and a gazillion career opportunities, aided the participants in developing new marketing networks and improving the existing ones, meeting industry leaders and professionals, and exploring the fortuity of business investments.

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

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Dr. Aatif Amin from Faculty of Life Sciences, Secured Research grant of Rs. 1.4 M from National Institute of Health

Lahore, May 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):Dr. Aatif Amin, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences has been awarded Rs. 1.4 million as a Principal Investigator for a project entitled “Exploring the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children and adolescents in Pakistan; A multicenter study” under Health Research Institute (HRI), National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad. This research award is a special recognition of the outstanding project proposal and is the first instance of UCP winning a grant under HRI, NIH. The project is focused on determining the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents of children and adolescents as well as to assess the factors responsible for hesitancy with relation to different vaccine types.

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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Talat Afaza: An inspirational figure for all

Lahore, May 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):Dr. Talat Afaza has more than 40 years of teaching and research experience in the area of Finance and Economics. She was Vice Chancellor of Women Universities of Bahawalpur and Multan. She has more than 90 research publications in HEC recognized national and international journals and has performed various academic as well as administrative roles in the institutions she has served over the years, including Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, Head of Academics and Research, Head of ORIC and Head of the Department. Her success in teaching and research is a milestone to be followed.

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

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How Can Higher Education Shape the Future? 

Lahore, May 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):On May 26th, next Thursday 9:00-11:00 AM (UTC Time) [2:00 PM- 4:00PM Pakistan Time], the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) at UNESCO-ICHEI (International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO) will organise the IIOE Multiple-Expertise Forum: Futures of Higher Education (attached file as Concept Note.pdf).

Now REGISTER VIA ZOOM:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QFECpESPRymqqre34ukJOw,

or

refer to Meeting ID: 828 0201 8938

Through this forum, IIOE learners will be able to explore critical discussions in key areas in alignment with the UNESCO Futures of Education Report, and with world-leading experts sharing future-oriented insights on:

Applications of Emerging Technologies such as AI and Big Data in Higher Education

University-Industry Collaboration and ICT Talent Cultivation

Strategic Views for Knowledge-Based Economy (KBE), Lifelong Learning (LLL) in HE contexts

Future Workforce and Higher Education Digital Transformation

University leaders, teachers, researchers and staff of professional functions at all levels are welcome to join the inspiring dialogues!

Certificate of Attendance for online participation will be officially issued upon individual enquiry (with the format as attached)

UNESCO-ICHEI IIOE Multiple-Expertise Forum (Concept Note)

https://kics.edu.pk/web/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/UNESCO-ICHEI-IIOE-Multiple-Expertise-Forum-Concept-Note.pdf

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Officer,
University of Engineering and Technology (UET)
G.T. Road, Lahore – 54890, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99250274, +92-42-99029358
Cell: +92-321-9467302
Email: tanveerqasim@yahoo.com
Website: www.uet.edu.pk

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The Spring Tree planting 2022 Initiatives 

Gilgit, May 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):We are an eye witness to Digital Media and Modern Society era. It greatly benefits when a combined message of forestry and wildlife extension is delivered to the local community by graduating students who opt for forestry and wildlife management as their future profession.

The role of a Forestry and Wildlife Extension Specialist is to help people to widen their knowledge and experience beyond the immediate range of their crops and animals, to understand more fully how trees or forests fit into the pattern of their lives and how they can derive benefits. In BS-VIII, students of the Department of Forestry, Range and Wildlife Management are divided into workable groups of five to six to have an experience of tree planting event in Forestry and Wildlife Extension course.

They are guided and monitored from 1. Making groups and selecting members among colleagues, 2. Selecting the planting site of their choice and subsequent visits to planting area 3. Contacting the responsible person / authority for involving in planting activity, 4. Specifying date for Spring planting, 5. Taking Department as facilitation and help in the event, 6. Inviting Head of the Department, Faculty members, Teachers of Allied disciplines, other department students etc, 7. Arranging for Planting Stock to the target area, 8. Selection of Audio-visual Aids and its use with logical reasoning, 9. Documentation of Format / Structure of community / target audience, to 10. Event Celebration Recording. Each group is given ample time to make the Spring Tree planting 2022 a memorable and successful event by involving the local community.

Through this activity, all the students learn to make a brief talk on forestry and wildlife extension to an unfamiliar and potential target group and strive to develop good Communicator abilities. It is expected that conduction of such initiatives can and would promote their professional services in future. Attached herewith are the ceremonial evidence (photos) of different group of students on Spring Tree planting 2022 Initiative.

For more information, contact:
Main Campus,
Karakoram International University (KIU)
University Road, Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Tel: +92-58-11960010-13
Email: info@kiu.edu.pk
Website: www.kiu.edu.pk