Merit Lists of Life Sciences Programs -Session Spring 2023

Lahore, April 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): The merit list(s) of the following Life Sciences program(s) have been published on VU website link: https://www.vu.edu.pk/apply/ViewMeritList.aspx

BS Bioinformatics

BS Biotechnology

BS Zoology

Diploma in Bioinformatics

Diploma in Molecular Biology

For more information, contact:

Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)

M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,

Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-111-880-880

Fax: +92-42-99200604, +92-42-99202174

Website: www.vu.edu.pk

Apply Now for Aspire Leaders Program 2023

Lahore, April 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Aspire Leaders Program, founded at the University of Harvard, welcomes emerging young leaders to take advantage of this opportunity to gain access to life-changing grants and educational prospects. Students will have access to self-assessment tools, fully funded Harvard course materials, and live seminars with excellent educators.

Other added Benefits:

A global network of peers and young change-makers.

Fully funded Harvard certificate.

Mentorship and networking.

Fellows may receive community impact grants.

Academic and professional grants.

Apply now: https://apply.aspireleaders.org/login

The final deadline to submit applications is April 19, 2023.

For more information, contact:

Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)

M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,

Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-111-880-880

Fax: +92-42-99200604, +92-42-99202174

Website: www.vu.edu.pk

ITU vice chancellor prof. Dr. Adnan Noor Mian appointed as a chair holder of UNESCO chai

Lahore, April 14, 2023 (PPI-OT):It is our pleasure and honour to share that the UNESCO Chair of ICTD awarded to the Information Technology University of the Punjab has been extended till June 2026 and Prof. Dr. Adnan Noor Mian has been appointed as the Chairholder. Pakistan has only six UNESCO Chairs and ITU holds one of these.

This award is an acknowledgement of the efforts and extensive research contributions of Dr. Adnan and ITU in the field of Information Technology.

Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Adnan on his appointment to this prestigious position. We are confident that ITU will continue making its mark under his kind and able leadership.

For more information, contact:

Information Technology University (ITU)

6th Floor, Arfa Software Technology Park,

346-B, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan-54000

Tell: +92-42-35880062

Email: queries@itu.edu.pk

Website: www.itu.edu.pk

Pharma Spark Society Held Awareness Walk to Mark World Tuberculosis Day

Islamabad, April 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): The awareness walk commenced at 11:00 am across the campus with information banners regarding TB,starting from J-Block to K-Block. By 11:10 am, a Group Photo posed with awareness banners/Posters after the walk at K-Block. The Event was well attended by reputable Faculty Members Dr. Nadia Shamshad, Miss. Nitasha Gauhar. Moreover, the awareness walk’s brilliance was boosted by the involvement of the students. By 11:20 am, the event had come to an end. Finally, all participants and staff members were gratefully acknowledged for attending the occasion and bringing attention to the World TB Day.

For more information, contact:

Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)

Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan

UAN: +92-51-111-555-666

Tel: +92-51-4486700-4

Email: info@cust.edu.pk

Website: https://cust.edu.pk

Global warming is considered as a serious threat to mankind and governments are not taking the necessary actions: WIN and Gallup Pakistan Global Survey Results

Islamabad, April 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): WIN International, the world’s leading association in market research and polling, has published the Annual WIN World Survey – WWS 2022 – exploring the views and beliefs of 29,739 individuals among citizens from 36 countries across the globe.

The survey analyzes views and opinions related to the perception of climate change in 2022 and the importance of sustainable development worldwide.

For more information, contact:

Head Office,

Gallup Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-8445080

Email: isb@gallup.com.pk, caf@gallup.com.pk

Website: www.gallup.com.pk

NUST Signs Cooperation Protocol with Turkish Aerospace and BASDEC

Islamabad, April 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): NUST has signed a tri-party Cooperation Protocol with Turk Havacilik Uzay Sanayii (Turkish Aerospace, Pakistan), and Bursa Aerospace and Defense Cluster (BASDEC), Turkiye. BASDEC is a consortium working under the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and comprises 90+ companies and 7000+ high-tech workforce working in the aerospace and defense sector.

The cooperation protocol covers bilateral and multilateral project partnerships, research and development initiatives, product development, training and testing activities, academic engagements, and investment between the parties in the aerospace sector. Dr. Mustafa Hatipoglu, Chairman of BASDEC, said: “BASDEC is happy to establish this partnership, and signing this protocol is a significant milestone in this pursuit. The 90+ companies in the consortium of BASDEC, with USD 25 billion in exports, will have access to Pakistan’s emerging market through the National Science and Technology Park.

This partnership will benefit NUST and contribute to the growth of Pakistan’s knowledge economy “. NSTP will receive a major boost from this partnership, serving as a catalyst for NUST’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and driving the university towards even greater achievements in the future.

For more information, contact:

Director Press and Media Release

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

NUST Campus, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan

UAN: +92-51-111-11-6878

Tel: +92-51-90851381

Fax: +92-51-90851382

Email: prnust@gmail.com

Website: www.nust.edu.pk