Lahore, A delegation from the United Kingdom, including Dr. Rebecca Roberts, Project Coordinator for Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia, and Miss Afifa Khan, Research Assistant at McDonald Institute of Archaeology, University of Cambridge, visited Punjab University to discuss potential academic collaborations.

According to University of the Punjab, the meeting was hosted by PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Khalid Mahmood and attended by key faculty members including Prof Dr. Amra Raza, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and Dr. Muhammad Hameed, Chairman of the Department of Archaeology. The discussions centered on strengthening academic ties between universities in the UK and Pakistan through teacher and student exchange programs, joint seminars, conferences, and scholarship opportunities.

The Vice Chancellor emphasized the importance of these international collaborations in enhancing educational and research opportunities for both institutions. The delegation’s visit highlights the ongoing commitment to fostering global educational networks and supporting academic growth in the fields of archaeology and humanities.