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GCU SIGNED AGREEMENT WITH DESCON: an example of University-Industry Liaison
The Department of Chemistry, GC University Lahore has
recently signed an agreement with Descon Chemicals Limited to provide
expertise and technology for industrial production of chemicals being
currently used in Pakistan.
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(05-07-2010)
GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT GCU SIGNS MoU to
develop PHATA database
The GC
University Lahore Geography Department students will digitise manual maps
and develop a database for the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency,
Punjab (PHATA) by applying modern techniques of the Digital Cartography. GCU
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab and PHATA Director General Rashid
Manzoor signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard. The
senior officials of both sides were present also on the occasion.
Chairperson Geography Deartment Ali Iqtidar Mirza and Director Academic
Planning and External Links Ms Fauzia Shaheen highlighted about the MoU. The
GCU will organise workshops for the officials and experts of PHATA to train
them about the latest tools and technologies of Geographic Information
System (GIS), Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station
and Automatic level. However, the PHATA will provide internship
opportunities and research projects to the students of GCU Geography
Department. The GCU and PHATA has also showed resolve to coordinate and
cooperate with each other for joint planning and development ventures and
exchange of research material and other relevant information. The university
and planning agency will also collaborate to hold conferences and seminars
on water resource management, disaster management and land use planning.
Addressing
the MoU signing ceremony, Vice Chancellor GCU Prof. Khalid Aftab laid a
stress on interdisciplinary research, saying the challenges and problems of
urban development are so diverse and complicated that experts of one
discipline cannot address them. “There is dire need to bring together
engineers, geographers, economists and experts of different disciplines on
one platform to solve the issues,” he said. The Vice Chancellor revealed
that the university is also planning to establish Urban Development Study
Centre where experts of various disciplines would work on urban planning and
resources management. He also laid stress on true implementation of projects
planned by the experts without any political pressure. He said that public
welfare should be preferred on self interests.
Rashid
Manzoor Director General PHATA said that the mushroom and haphazard growth
is the biggest challenge of the 21 century which cannot be addressed without
the cooperation of the experts. He vowed that the university students would
be provided all-out support for their research projects. He hoped that the
formal link between GCU and PHATA would prove vital to boost result oriented
research.
(28-06-2010)
PROF. SEIK
WENG MEETS GCU VICE CHANCELLOR
The
Universities all over the world have entered into a ranking race. Prof.
Seik Weng Ng, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur said that the
Universities have expedited their research programmes to ensure superior
places in the list of top universities in a meeting with Prof. Dr.
Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor, GC University and senior faculty
members...
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AP&EL GCU ORGANIZES a Seminar on Enterprising research
through UIP
Academic Planning and External Links Department GCU
organized the first ever seminar on ‘Enterprising Research through the
University-Industry Portal (UIP)’ in collaboration with the
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and
Institute of Research Promotion (IRP) to motivate researchers and
universities to develop demand-driven researches and sell them to the local
industry to generate revenue. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab
chaired the seminar also included the training sessions for researchers
regarding the use online UIP developed by LCCI and IRP as a direct
communication link between the researchers and industrialists. They
researchers were briefed about the methods of marketing their research
through UIP.
Addressing the seminar, GCU Vice Chancellor Professor
Khalid Aftab laid a stress in developing the research culture in Pakistani
universities. . He said that the bulk of the researches were undertaken as
part of the requirements for the completion of master's and doctoral
degrees. “Opportunities and incentives can play important role in motivating
researchers and developing the culture of research,” Professor Khalid said.
“Pakistan has a huge potential. Its research centers and
universities have enough knowledge and researches, what we all need is to
transform this knowledge into technology through academia-industry
partnership, said Dr Farid A.Malik, the former Chairman Pakistan Science
Foundation, while addressing the seminar. He claimed that in many cases
researches conducted in Pakistan were better than that of China, but
unfortunately they were never transferred to the industry. He said that the
industry-academia linkages are not enough, rather a functional framework to
transfer the technology to the industry is required. He said that it was
astonishing for him that the country which can make missiles is importing
CNG cylinder of worth millions of dollars annually. However, he said that
the technology of making CNG cylinders was developed ingenuously due the
efforts of PSF and transferred to the private sector for production.
Discussing the window of opportunities for universities
provided by LCCI, Faisal Iqbal Shiekh Vice President LCCI said that Chamber
is committed to making an effective contribution to the nation's economic
development through the promotion of trade, industry and research. He said
that innovation – constant creativity in
Research and Development is one of the foremost aims of the chamber. He said
that they have developed UIP to facilitate the researchers and universities
to market their research and now its time for them to make a maximum
utilization out of it. He said that LCCI would take more steps to bring the
industry and academia more close to each other.
IPR CEO Abid said that IRP is also bridging the gap among
the universities, research institutes, public and corporate sector by
developing the culture of creating and sharing knowledge. Life Technology
CEO Mushtaq Ahmed brought the attention of researchers towards
Biotechnology, Global Warming and Green Technologies, saying that the earth
temperature was going to rise by one degree Celsius in the 25 years and
would reduce the productivity of the land of warm countries like Pakistan.
He highlighted the role of professionals in industrialization. The Deans,
Chairpersons, Administrative Heads and Director AP&EL were also present on
the occasion.
(18-05-2010)
Dr JAVID Laghari
CHAIRMAN HEC of PAKISTAN opens state of the art student services Centre
at GCU
GC University Lahore
has established the state-of-art Student Services Centre (SSC) which is
offering counseling, medical, career guidance, internal advisory and job
placement services to the university students. Higher Education Commission
Chairman Dr Javaid R Laghari visited the all sections of the centre and
discussed the working with the concerned staff and students.
CHAIRMAN HEC, VICE CHANCELLOR GCU and OTHERS
ON THE OCCASION OF INAUGURATION OF SSC
He unveiled the modern
student services set up with the financial support of Rs 25.581 million from
the commission. Barrister Kamal Azfar Former Governor Sindh and GCU Vice
Chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab were also present on the occasion.
The Career Guidance and Placement Centre provides
assistance and guidance to students in academic planning, making career
choices and exploring future professions and placement opportunities. The
centre offers a wide range of services including individual and group
guidance, scholarships information, internal advisory services and job
placement for which a Recruitment Section has also been built in the
basement of the centre. Chairman HEC and accompanied by Prof. Khalid Aftab
also visited the Medical Centre and inspected emergency healthcare
facilities for the students. He was told that an ambulance is also available
around the clock for students. Dr Javaid was told that Students Counseling
Centre led by a clinical psychologist helps students who are experiencing
emotional and psychological problems and learning difficulties. The centre
helps such students through individual counseling, therapeutic groups and
workshops.
VICE
CHANCELLOR PRESENTING SOUVENIR TO CHAIRMAN HEC
The HEC chairman also saw the newly-established Girls
Cafeteria, GCU Bookshop, Career Resource Library, Computer Lab, Seminar
Room, Conference Hall and the offices of Director Intermediate Studies,
Adviser Student Affairs, Environment Protection Society and Secretary
Proctors Board located in the Student Services Centre (SSC).
Addressing the SSC inauguration, Dr Javaid laid a stress on
universities for developing resources for generation of funds for their
development projects. He said that the world over universities have
developed their endowment funds of billion of dollars with the help of their
alumni. Talking about the SSC, Dr Javaid
said that the services being provided by the GCU to students are highly
beneficial for future social networking between students and their alma
maters. “If the educational intuitions take care of their students, they
will return the debt after entering into their professional lives.
Don’t look down on students, look up to
them, they are the future CEOs, politicians and bureaucrats,” the HEC
chairman said. He also advised the public sector universities to market
their researches to generate revenue. Dr Javaid, however, also
pledged Higher Education Commission support for the promotion of Quality
education in the universities.
Speaking on the inaugural occasion, Prof. Khalid Aftab said
a university is as good as its resources are and the public sector
universities are dependent on the HEC and provincial governments for the
financial support for their development projects. He, however, said that the
GCU has established endowment fund in 2003 and it has been working for
generating funds to help the needy students of the university and its
development projects.
Later, addressing the
luncheon hosted by Professor Khalid Aftab in the honour of the HEC chairman,
Barrister Kamal Azfar said the GCU is the producer of great people as well
as great ideas. He remembered the services of great old Ravians including
Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and N.M Rashid for the Muslims.
Barrister Kamal Azfar also requested the HEC Chairman to provide funds to
GCU for establishment of its new campus at Kala Shah Kaku.
(27-04-2010)
NSPP Lahore delegation
visits the GCU to discuss and learning about the policies and their
implementation
A
delegation of National School of Public Policy Lahore comprising the
participants of the 92nd National Management Course visited the GCU to
discuss and learning about the policies and their implementation.
Prof.
Dr. Khalid Aftab said the GCU had disbursed some Rs. 11 million among the
needy students during the ongoing financial year. He said there was need
to do a lot more for the needy students, so that they can continue their
education without mental stress. “The university status gave us an
opportunity to revamp our education system, curriculum and opened new
doors for development,” he added.
In reply
to a question about the career guidance of students, the Vice Chancellor
said, we did no’t leave our student in lurch after the completion of
their education. The Career Guidance and Placement Centre and
Directorate of External Links GCU made efforts for their internships and
jobs in well reputed organizations. We also guide them about the
available foreign scholarships and other higher education
opportunities,” he added. In reply to another question, Dr Khalid Aftab
said that GCU is apolitical campus. “It promotes the culture of
tolerance and intellect through debates, seminars, conferences, lectures
and publications. Being the bastion of liberal education in Pakistan,
GCU had nurtured some of the most prominent luminaries of the world, the
Vice Chancellor said. He called the GCU motto “Courage to know” the
motto of enlightenment. He said that enlightenment means ‘sharing
knowledge’, not imposing knowledge. “Every person has his own faith,
ideas and knowledge. It is not necessary that you should agree with
them. However, you should respect their knowledge and ideas,” he added.
The participants of 92nd National Management Course pose for a group
photo with
the Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore during their visit to the university.
Later, GCU Director Academic Planning and External Links briefed the
delegates about the recent achievements and development projects of the
university. The delegates also visited the CASP .They were also shown a
documentary about the history of the Government College University,
Lahore.
(30-03-2010)
Centre for Development Research, Bonn University delegation visits GCU
Lahore
A delegation
from
Centre for
Development Research, Bonn University, Germany visited the GC
University Lahore and met with Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab to discuss
the scope of collaboration in the fields of research and faculty and
students exchange programmes. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Khalid Aftab said
that GCU is focusing on producing indigenous and qualitative research both
in the fields of natural and social sciences and it has developed active
linkages with local industries and foreign universities for research
development. He said that the university is ranked among top universities of
Pakistan for producing a large number of quality research papers in national
and international universities.
The
delegation comprising Dr Conrad Schetter and Ms Katja Miekle showed keen
interest in the visit of Bonn University students to GCU. Dr Conrad Schetter
said that he has been working in Pakistan for the last several years and he
has fell in love with this country. The delegates said that they wanted to
show the world the real and true Pakistan. They also lauded the hospitality
of the Pakistani people.
The Deans,
Director Academic planning & External Links and foreign faculty members of
GCU were also present on the occasion.
(18-02-2010)
Prof Lusane delivers a
lecture on “The Struggle of Inclusion: The US Experience in Advancing
Women and Minority Rights” at GC UNIVERSITY Lahore
The image of Pakistan as portrayed by the international
media is very much negative in the United States. The majority of Americans
are ignorant about the real Pakistan. There is a need to highlight the true
and broad image of the country abroad. This was stated by
Clarence Lusane a professor at School of International Service, American
University, Washington D.C. while delivering a lecture on ‘The Struggle of
Inclusion: The US Experience in Advancing Women and Minority Rights.” at GCU
Lahore. He traced the history of the blacks’ struggle from the slavery to
the White House. He believed that it is history that made Barack Hussein
Obama the President of United States; the history of the struggle of blacks
for their rights. Prof. Lusane also briefed the students how women in the
United States got their right to vote. He also discussed in detail with the
students the USA electoral politics and race relations.
Later, Prof. Lusane met with GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid
Aftab and discussed the matters of mutual interests. Dr Khalid and Prof.
Lusane showed great interest in the faculty and student exchange programmes
between the two universities. Dr Khalid Aftab laid a stress on developing
active academic linkages which would benefit the students of both
universities. The Vice Chancellor also briefed the guest about the history
of Lahore and the GCU Lahore. Prof. Clarence Lusane also visited the various
departments of the GCU and appreciated the facilities being provided to the
students.
(08-03-2010)
Licensing and Regulations
Strategic Export Control Division
delegation visits GCU
A
delegation headed by Naeem Azid Director
Licensing and
Regulations Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV) visited the GCU and observed the research
facilities including chemistry labs, Institute of Industrial Biotechnology
and Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics under the SECDIV Outreach and
Awareness Programme. Dean of Sciences and Technology Prof. Dr Ikaram-ul- Haq
and Director Academic Planning and External Links Fouzia Shaheen briefed the
delegation about the university’s various research facilities. The
delegation lauded the working of the GCU students and professors on various
projects. Naeem Azid at an awareness lecture at the Fazl-e-Hussain Reading
Room apprised the university professors and officials about the export
control on various goods, technologies, material and equipment related to
nuclear and biological weapons. He also answered the questions raised by the
university faculty about the export and import of various chemicals used for
research purposes. He said that the Government of Pakistan is committed to
provide all kind of assistance to the universities’ scholars for research
purposes.
The Heads
of GCU academic and administrative departments and foreign faculty members
from Abdus Salam School of Mathematics were also present on the occasion.
(6-03-2010)
18 FEMALE STUDENTS FROM BALOCHISTAN VISIT GCU
A group of 18 female talented students from Balochistan visited the GC
University Lahore and were enthralled by music performances and fine arts
exhibition at the university. The students also visited the GCU Natural
History Museum which is one of the Asia’s oldest and largest natural history
museums established by Dr. Lt. Col. Stephenson in 1906. In reply to their
queries, the bright students of Balochistan were told that the museum has
more than 5,000 preserved specimens which are used for teaching and research
purposes. The students showed special interest in unique specimens, which
include two-headed duckling, two-headed calf and three-legged hen. In
addition, the Museum has a good collection of butterflies and bird skins.
The students also liked the newly established section called “The Fauna of
Pakistan”. They delegation also visited the GCU sports complex.
Later, the delegation witnessed a special display of paintings and other
fine arts works of the GCU students at the university’s Abdus Slam Hall.
(26-02-2010)
GCU, KIU explore research collaborations
Karakoram International University (KIU), Gilgit-Baltistan Vice
Chancellor Dr Najma Najam and senior faculty members visited GCU and
called on the Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab to discuss and learn from
the experiences of GCU which has emerged as one of top universities of
Pakistan despite space and financial constraints.(more...)
(13-01-2010)
GCU, Descon join hands to develop new technologies
Department
of Chemistry, GC University Lahore has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with the Descon Chemicals Private Limited to explore cooperation in the
filed of research and develop new technologies.
GCU Vice
Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab and Descon Chemicals CEO Taimur Dawood signed the
memorandum of understanding at a graceful ceremony at GCU Syndicate
Committee Room. The signatories mutually agreed to collaborate in research
and holding joint seminars and workshops. The Descon consented to provide
internship, job placement, MTO and other training opportunities to the GCU
graduates besides facilitating in scaling up studies for higher degree
students. The company also expressed its wish to establish a chair at the
university’s Chemistry Department.
Speaking on
the occasion, GCU VC Dr Khalid Aftab highlighted the importance of
Industries-universities partnerships. He said that the new challenges have
come forward and universities should develop strong links with each other
and with local industries to cope with these challenges. Dr Khalid Aftab
termed the MoU with Descon a substantial development in research and
products’ advancement and hoped that the GCU-Descon partnership would go a
long way. He said that the Chemistry Department is fully equipped to provide
all kind of solutions to Descon. The Vice Chancellor also hoped the
partnership would help in making new technologies and manufacturing
innovative products locally.
Descon
Chemicals CEO Taimur Dawood also expressed his pleasure on entering into a
partnership with a local university, saying “we Pakistanis are as competent
as any nation in the world.” Azeem Ifthikar, Dr Fozia Aleem, Abid Raza,
Bilal Malik and Syed Imran Moonis represent Descon.
GCU Dean of
Sciences Dr Amin Ul Haq and Taimur Dawood stressed on developing,
indigenously, a biodegradable, environment friendly and cost effective food
packaging material. The GCU Vice Chancellor directed the Chemistry
Department Chairperson Prof. Dr. Saeed Iqbal to form a special research
group in this regard. GCU Registrar and Director Academic Planning and
External Links were also present on the occasion.
(25-11-2009)
A delegation led by Prof. Dr Anwar Hussain Siddique President
International Islamic University Islamabad VISITS GCU LAHORE
A delegation led by Prof. Dr Anwar Hussain Siddique President International
Islamic University Islamabad (IIU) called on the Vice Chancellor GC
University Lahore...(more)
(23-11-2009)
Balochistan POSITION HOLDER STUDENTS VISITS GC UNIVERSITY LAHORE
A 20-member
delegation of position-holders including 10 girls from Balochistan visited
the GCU and met the Vice Chancellor...(more)
(20-11-2009)
GCU Lahore becomes World Digital
Library member: THE Vice Chancellor and Librarian of Library Congress
USA ink MoU
The GC
University, Lahore has become the member of the World Digital Library, an
international
digital library
being operated by the
United States
Library of Congress
and
UNESCO.
Dr. Khalid
Aftab Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore and Librarian of Library of Congress James H.
Billington have inked a memorandum of understating (MoU) in this regard. The
Government College University Lahore is the first and only University of
Pakistan who has become the member of the World Digital Library (WDL).
The WDL is
an online library which is in multilingual format and has significant primary
materials from countries and cultures around the world including manuscripts,
maps, rare books, musical scores, recordings, films, photographs,
architectural drawings and other significant materials. The
project is initiated by the Library of
Congress in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and other institutions from around the world.
Talking
about the achievement, GCU Director Academic Planning and External Link Fouzia
Shahin said the purpose of singing the MoU with WDL is to discover the
cultural treasures from around the world on one site in a variety of ways. She
further said that the WDL is working for the promotion of international and
intercultural understanding and awareness, providing resources to educators
and expanding non-English and non-Western content on the internet.
GCU Chief
Librarian Abdul Waheed said that the MoU would be equally beneficial for the
World Digital Library. He said that the university library has 3,05,837 books
and more than 5,000 digitized letters of literary figures in the stock. The
Chief Liberian said that in 2006, the library website won the first prize
among the Pakistani Universities’ libraries in the competition organized by
Elsevier Publishing in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Once again recently the library website has been recognized by a well-reputed
international journal “Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems” as
the Best Library Website of Pakistan.
(27-10-2009)
A group of 20 POSITION HOLDERS IN Matriculation and Intermediate
EXAMINATIONS from Sindh Province visits GCU
A group of 20 top
students of Matriculation and Intermediate level along with their
faculty member from the Sindh Province visited the University. This
visit was arranged under the initiative of the Chief Minister Punjab for
promoting Inter-provincial harmony. The group of students along with
former Vice Chancellor Jamshoro University, Dr. Rashid Ahmed Shah
visited the Natural History Museum Department of Zoology, Sports Complex
and Post Graduate Library of GCU. They also met with Vice Chancellor in
the Syndicate Committee Room. While speaking with the top position
holders, the Vice Chancellor GCU said that we have maintained the
standard of quality education by hard working and commitment and always
put strenuous efforts for promoting the students in a cultured way,
which makes GCU different from other educational institutes. He said
that GC University Lahore has got the honor in this regard for providing
the Nation leaders, scientists, noble laureates, sportsmen and other
influential personalities from last 145 years. He further said that GCU
is a historical institution and would maintain its credibility as best
knowledge spreading institute. He said GCU got tremendous achievements
in academics during the last 15 years. On the occasion, Director General
Protocol Punjab Mr. Asjad Ghani Tahir, Director Academic Planning &
External Links were also present.
(07-10-2009)
GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT GC UNIVERSITY LAHORE INKS MOU UET
LAHORE
The
Department of Geography GC University Lahore has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of
City and Regional Planning University of Engineering and
Technology Lahore (UET), in a ceremony held at the Vice
Chancellor’s committee room of the GCU.
Both
GCU and UET agreed to collaborate in carrying out research
projects, exchange of faculty and students and for achieving
targets in specific field. According to the agreement,
workshops, seminars, symposium and similar events will be
held on priority basis.
The
UET was represented by Director External Linkage Dr. Shahid
Naveed, while GCU team was led by Dean Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz. Speaking on the
occasion, Dr. Khalid Pervaiz emphasized the importance of
knowledge sharing activities and wishes to promote the
bilateral relation between GCU and UET. He especially
focused on higher education and said that out of 450 faculty
members at GCU one third are PhD while most of others are
M.Phil and completing their M.Phil or PhD. Speaking on the
occasion, Dr. Shahid Naveed said that UET developing their
linkages with other higher educational Institutes for
promoting research and modern education.
Later,
UET delegates met with the Vice Chancellor GC University
Lahore Dr. Khalid Aftab who said that such collaboration
should be established between the universities for
strengthen academic and research culture.
On the
occasion, Dean Faculty of Science and Technology, Registrar,
Director Academic Planning and External Links, Chairperson
Department of Geography, Deputy Director Public Relations,
Deputy Director Academic Planning and External Links of GCU
and Prof Dr. Shabi-ul-Hassan Zaidi, Dr. Qamar-ul-Islam,
Shakir Mahmood, Deputy Registrar (PR) Muhammad Irfan and
Muhammad Shakeeel from UET Lahore were also present.
(05-09-2009)
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, USA OFFICIAL VISITS GCU
Dr. Sabah Randhawa, Provost & Executive
Vice President, Oregon State University, USA visited GC University Lahore
for developing linkages with the GCU and met the Acting Vice Chancellor and
academic heads of the University. The respective representatives of both GCU
and OSU discussed various aspects of the academic research and scientific
learning. Speaking on the occasion Dr. Sabah said OSU is offering different
programs in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Pharmacy. He
appreciated the research activities carried out at the GCU especially in
pure sciences. On behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Dean Faculty of Science and
Technology Dr. Amin Ul Haq Khan gave a detailed presentation of GCU research
activities and academic excellence. Director Academic Planning and External
Links highlighted the GCU linkages with other international academic
institutions. Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Registrar and heads
of academic departments were also present in the meeting.
(01-08-2009)
NWFP MATRIC
AND INTERMEDIATE TOPPERS STUDENTS VISITED GCU
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A group of 18 top
students of matriculation and intermediate level along with their faculty
members from the NWFP visited GC University Lahore. The visit was arranged
under the initiative of the Chief Minister Punjab for promoting
Inter-Provincial harmony.
Prof. Dr. Amin-ul-Haq
Khan Dean Faculty of Science and Technology On behalf of Dr. Khalid Aftab
Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore welcomed the students and said that GCU
is the institution which representing the whole country fifty percent
students belong to Lahore while rest of fifty percent come from different
cities of the country especially from NWFP. He said in a short period, GCU
has attained 6th position in the whole country by following our
strong tradition of academic excellence and working on research related
activities. He also elaborated remarkable contribution of the Abdus Salam
School of Mathematical Sciences, Sustainable Development Study Centre,
Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics and Institute of Industrial
Biotechnology. He further said that GCU Graduates are respected all over the
world and mentioned those great personalities who remained associated with
this institution.
Director Academic
Planning & External Links GCU briefed the students about university’s
academic achievements in academics. She said GCU is the leading Institution
offering four years BA/BSc Program in 21 subjects. She said GCU has linkages
with the leading Universities like Strathclyde, Oxford, Glasgow and
Aberdeen.
Later, students also
visited the postgraduate library and other departments of the University.
Director General Protocol Punjab Asjad Ghani Tahir, Deputy Director AP&EL
and Student Counselor GCU were also present.
(22-07-2009)
ERICA OWDEN OF QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST MEETS VICE CHANCELLOR
GCU
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Queen’s University Belfast
International Officer,
Ms Erica Owden visited GC University Lahore and called on the Vice
Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor apprised the guest about the historical
perspective and glorious academic traditions of the institution. He
emphasized on the need of establishing academic collaboration between the
two universities,
especially, in the field of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer
Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Telecommunication. He also
quoted the GCU Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences where renowned
foreign faculty members from different countries of the world are teaching.
Ms Erica Owden mentioned that
Queen’s University is the leading institute of UK and primarily focuses on
quality research in the field of engineering and physical sciences. Both the
varsities agreed on extending cooperation in the areas of mutual interest.
Director Academic Planning and External Links,
Manager UK Education, British Council were also present on the occasion. She
also visited the GCU Career Guidance & Placement Centre.
(21-05-2009)
PROJECT DIRECTOR PUNJAB AIDS CONTROL PROGRAM DELIVERS A LECTURE
ON ADVOCACY EVENT ON HIV/AIDS AT GCU
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Department of Academic Planning & External Links organized
a lecture on “Advocacy Event on HIV/Aids” at Fazal-e-Hussain Reading Room.
Dr. Ali Razzaq Project Director Punjab Aids Control Program explained causes
of HIV/Aids. He said the rate of injecting drug users in Pakistan was higher
than any other country in the South Asia. So far 5000 cases were reported
from all over the country and 1300 were reported in the Punjab out of which
only 449 patients were under treatment. He added 90% of HIV/Aids patients
were reported in Latin America and Europe. He said that the disease is a
preventable disease and advised that medical professionals should be very
careful while taken blood.
The Dean Faculty of Science and Technology, Dean Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences Director Academic Planning & External Links,
Director Quality Enhancement Cell, faculty members and a large number of
students attended the lecture.
(24-02-2009)
GCU Inks MoU with
R.L. Enterprises
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The GCU Lahore signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
with the RL Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd. As per MoU both the GCU and the RL
Enterprises agreed to collaborate in carrying out research projects,
particularly regarding chemical composition of humates and their
applications. The RL Enterprises was represented by the company’s CEO Ahmad
Umair while the GCU team was led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Khalid Aftab emphasised the importance of
knowledge sharing activities and wished to promote the bilateral relations
between GCU Lahore and RL Enterprises.
The Deans, Registrar and Director Academic Planning and
External Links were also present in the MoU’s ceremony.
(14-01-2009)
GCU INKS MOU WITH SDPI
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The GC University
Lahore has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sustainable
Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad in a ceremony held at the
Syndicate Room of the University. Both GCU Lahore and SDPI agreed to
collaborate in carrying out research, foster dialogue among scholars,
experts and policy makers, conduct trainings on diversify subjects, offer
joint diploma and certificate course, to organize workshops, symposiums,
seminars and mutual sharing of knowledge and expertise. Executive Director,
SDPI Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Dr. Mehmood Khawaja (Research Fellow) and Mr.
Zill-e-Ehsan (Manager Training) SDPI, participated in the MoU signing
ceremony while Dean of Sciences and Technology and Director Academic
Planning/ External Links represented GCU.
(04-10-2008)
Need to enhance co-operation
between GCU and United States Educational Foundation stressed
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Executive Director of
United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) Dr. Grace Clark
today visited GC University Lahore and called on the Vice Chancellor Dr.
Khalid Aftab in the Syndicate Committee Room.
The Vice Chancellor
apprised Dr. Grace Clark about the historical perspective and glorious
academic traditions of the institution.
Dr. Khalid Aftab asked
to have mutual academic cooperation between GCU Lahore and the United States
Educational Foundation in Pakistan. Dr. Clark told about the Fulbright
Scholarship facility available to the students of Pakistan and hoped that
USEFP would further extend the educational facilities in Pakistan.
Dean of Sciences and
Technology, Dean of Arts and Social Sciences and Director Academic Planning
and External Links Ms. Fouzia Shahin briefed the guest about the academic
and research work of their respective offices.
(08-07-2008)
CENTRAL COLLEGE GLASGOW DELEGATION MEETS THE VICE CHANCELLOR
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A two member delegation consisting of Paul GK Little
Principal Central College Glasgow and Roy Gardner Marketing Manager Central
College of Commerce Glasgow today visited GC University Lahore and called on
its Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Aftab in the Vice Chancellor’s committee
room. The matters pertaining to mutual academic interest between the two
institutions came under discussion.
Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Aftab apprised the delegation
about the historic perspective and academic profile of GCU. He also
informed the delegates about the academic linkages which GCU Lahore has
formed with the various National and International Universities.
Paul Little Principal Central College Glasgow took keen
interest in the glorious academic ambiance of GCU and proposed to have
academic linkages of his institution with the GCU Lahore in various
discipline Studies. He also invited VC-GCU Dr. Khalid Aftab to visit Central
College Glasgow so that further progress could be made for better academic
understanding and mutual collaboration between the two institutions could be
made.
Dean of Sciences and Technology GCU Lahore Dr. Amin-ul-Haq
informed the delegates about the various projects initiated at the
Sustainable Development Study Centre of GCU. Director Academic Links was
also present on the occasion.
(02-06-2008)
University of Glasgow's DELEGATION
led by
Director International and Postgraduate Service CALLS ON THE
VICE CHANCELLOR
GCU LAHORE
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A three member delegation of the University of
Glasgow UK led by Ms. Sharne Procter
Director, International
and Postgraduate Service visited GC University Lahore and called on the Vice
Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab. The matters pertaining to academic Links
between the two universities in the disciplines of Chemistry, Zoology, Botany,
Industrial Bio-technology and Environmental Science came under discussion. The
delegation showed keen interest for academic collaboration with the respective
departments of the GCU for mutual research and training programs. The Vice
Chancellor agreed with the proposal and told the visiting guests about the
ongoing academic discipline studies in the realm of sciences underway at the
GC University Lahore. He apprised the members about the various academic links
established by the GCU Lahore with the number of National and International
universities and institutions. He quoted the GCU Abdus Salam School of
Mathematical Sciences where six foreign students are doing their post doctoral
studies and has 44 foreign faculty staff members from different countries
including US, UK, Germany, France, Ukraine serving there. The deans, heads of
the concerned departments of GCU briefed the delegates about the ongoing
research projects in their departments and their academic links with other
reputed universities and research organizations.
Prof. John McGrady,
department of Chemistry and Prof. Stephen Phillips of Biomedical and Life
Sciences apprised the Vice Chancellor about the academic working of their
departments. Later, the Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab gave
souvenir shields to the guest delegates. This tour was organized by Director
Academic Planning and External Links GCU.
The delegation also
visited the Chemistry Department of GCU. Chairperson Chemistry Department
apprised them about the designing of curriculum of new subject green
chemistry.
(12-04-2008)
GCU HOLDS RECEPTION FOR DELEGATES OF INDIAN DIPLOMATS
ASSOCIATION
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The society
is saddled with a situation of no tolerance and no dialogue
between apposing points of view simply because
essence of
teaching has become the practice of giving students the
arrogance of dogma, and not the tolerance of true knowledge.
It happens only when we allow the tradition of open minds to die
out and let the place be taken by men with narrow outlook and
closed minds. It was expressed by the Vice Chancellor GC
University Lahore. Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab in his welcome address
to a 10-member delegation of the Association of Indian Diplomats
who came to visit GC University Lahore today.
The
delegation, led by Ishrat Aziz, comprised K P Fabian, R
Rajagopalan, N N Desai, A N D Haskar, S R Hashim, L L Mehrotra,
Gurbachan Singh and G R Wakankar A reception in honour of the Indian diplomats was arranged
in the Bokhari Auditorium.
Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab in
his welcome address greeted the delegation members and apprised them about the
academic profile and historic perspective of his institution.
The real spirit of GCU
is its creative energy, which is born of the great ideal of “Courage to know”
the Motto of our Alma Mater, he added. The foundations of GC were steeped in
the English tradition of Liberalism. From this philosophy emerged the concept
of liberal arts in education. As a major centre of liberal arts in the
sub-continent, GC produced scientists, thinkers, poets, political leaders,
administrators and other persons of great eminence, he maintained.
Dr. Khalid said, GCU Lahore was the witness of three centuries and a
unique educational
institution which inspired the arts and all other kinds of creative activities
in their best forms. The Vice Chancellor further apprised the delegation about
the profile of Principals of Government College during the first 75 years
since its inception i.e. they all came from Britain. Dr. Khalid Aftab further
told the diplomats that the renowned Ravian diplomat was Prof. Patras Bokhari
who went straight to the UN as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative from the
Principal’s office in 1950 where he rose to the rank of Under Secretary
General (Information). Dr. Khalid Aftab said that it was necessary to create
an ambiance in which the good could flourish talent could find recognition and
genius could earn his reward.
He said, “we follow open
door policy for our neighbouring institutions, organizations and associations
in order to share knowledge and experiences through the mutual exchange of
students and faculty.”
A former Indian
diplomat, member of the delegation, and distinguished Old Ravian Mr. Gurbuchan
Singh told that he used to study at the then Government College Lahore in 1939
and his academic journey continued till 1945 when he passed post graduation in
economics. He nostalgically remembered the golden memories of his past as a
student of GC Lahore. ”I used to be editor of the Ravi and the total strength
of GC students at that time was only 1100. I am surprised and very happy to
see how the present Vice Chancellor has marvelously continued its wonderful
traditions along with transforming it into a great seat of learning with the
strength of more than 6000 students”, he added. My father, Sardar Mohan Singh
was also a distinguished Old Ravian and he was, here at the campus in 1919, he
further told. He disclosed that the present Fatima Jinnah University
Rawalpindi was his family residence till 1945 and its Vice Chancellor’s office
used to be his living room those days.
The
delegation members were presented the documentary titled Government College to
GC University Lahore The delegation visited the GCU library and showed keen
interest in the library museum. The Vice Chancellor presented souvenir gifts
to all members of the delegation. The leader of the delegation Ishrat Aziz
also presented a souvenir to Vice Chancellor GCU on behalf of Indian
Association of Diplomats. The Vice Chancellor was assisted by the Deans, the
Registrar and Director Academic Planning and External Links.
(05-04-2008)
National Management College Lahore
delegation visits GCU
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A 11-member delegation of the National Management College Lahore
visited the GC University Lahore and called on the Vice
Chancellor Prof. Khalid Aftab in the committee room.
The Vice Chancellor welcomed the guests and apprised them about
the academic and historic perspective of the University. Prof.
Khalid Aftab said that GC University Lahore is a modern, demand
driven, futuristic, quality conscious and affordable institution
with focus on quality education and research work besides
co-curricular, debating, dramatics and sports activities.
Talking about the foreign faculty working at GCU, Prof. Khalid
Aftab said that we have got 56 foreign faculty members through
courtesy Higher Education Commission, Pakistan working at GCU
and we have taken certain steps in the realm of Plasma Physics,
Institute of Industrial Bio-Technology, Sustainable Development
Study Center, Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences,
National Center for Mathematics, Industrial Chemistry, Computer
Science, MBA, ESME and Telecommunications to produce skilled
manpower. He further said that there are 48 faculty members of
GCU working under Tenure Track System which is the highest
number in any Public Sector University of Pakistan.
While appraising the delegation about the GCU faculty and the
students, he said that when the Government College was setup in
1864, it had 9 students and 3 teachers whereas at present, the
GCU has got more than 6400 students and 437 faculty members and
out of them, 148 hold Ph.D degrees, he added.
The Vice Chancellor also appraised the delegation about the
academic agreements which GCU has singed with the national and
international institutions. “We want effective and productive
academic interaction with the institutions and we are
endeavoring to achieve sustainable and remarkable academic
achievement, Dr. Khalid said and hoped that in the year 2015,
GCU Lahore should be placed among the top institutions of South
Asia”. The VC-GCU Prof. Khalid Aftab also informed the
delegation about the recently acquired 365 acre of land for the
GCU new campus.
Shahid Majeed, Faculty In-charge of the National School of
Public Policy, National Management College thanked the Vice
Chancellor GCU Prof. Khalid Aftab for giving his delegation the
warm reception. The members of the delegation including Dr.
Imtiaz Kazi, Mrs. Anjum Assad, M. Ali Baloch and Ali Raza Bhutta
asked the Vice Chancellor GCU about the varsity faculty and
administration related questions.
The Deans, Registrar and Director Academic Planning and External
Links assisted the Vice Chancellor. The delegation also visited
the postgraduate library and CASP.
(02-04-2008)
ASSOCIATION OF INDIA DIPLOMATS AND NATIONAL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE
LAHORE DELEGATIONS TO VISIT GCU
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A delegation of National Management College will visit GC
University Lahore on 2nd April 2008 and would call on
Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab, Vice Chancellor GCU in the committee
room. The delegation members will discuss the matters of mutual
interest with the Vice Chancellor. The delegation would be taken
to the Management Studies and Computer Science Departments, PG
Library and CASP.
Association of Indian Diplomats delegation will also visit GCU
Lahore on 4th April 2008. After the meeting with the
Vice Chancellor, the delegation members would be taken to the
Bokhari Auditorium, where they would be shown GCU video
documentary. The delegation would also visit Computer Science
and Management Studies Department and Post graduate Library.
(01-04-2008)
GCU signs Academic MoU
with Jamia Milia Islamia New Delhi
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The GC University Lahore today signed a memorandum of
understanding with the Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi in a ceremony held in
the Vice Chancellor’s committee room of the varsity. Both varsities agreed
the exchange of teaching and research staff, exchange of students, short
term and long term mutual visits, exchange of archives, publications and
information, collaborative research projects and holding of joint seminars,
workshops and conferences.
The Vice Chancellor Jamia Millia Islamia was accompanied by
Prof. Rakshanda Jalil. The Vice Chancellor GCU Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab was
assisted by the Deans and Director External Links. This agreement will
remain effective for three years.
The Vice Chancellor GCU has said that the agreement has
been signed in order to promote academic linkages with the foreign
universities for the sake of sharing mutual academic research and
experiences. He informed the guest Vice Chancellor regarding the
socio-cultural contribution of GCU Lahore at national level.
(08-03-2008)
GC UNIVERSITY,
Turkish Varsities to Ink Academic Agreements
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Education and Economic development of a nation go side by
side as the academic amelioration leads to economic
prosperity, democratic and cultural up-gradation and social
uplift. The Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab
said this while talking to a Turkish Delegation led by
Harun Koken, Chairman Rumi Forum (Turkey) and Turgut Puyan,
chairman Pakturk Businessmen Association accompanied by Aslam
Bhatti today visited GCU today.
The Vice Chancellor said that it was not the literacy rate
but good quality education at primary, secondary and tertiary
level that promotes understanding, among individuals of a
society to create ideal tolerant social life. He quoted an
example of Sri Lanka whose literacy rate is very high but still
society is facing lot of security problems and asserted that
education should be aimed at stabilizing a society through
promotion of culture of tolerance and mutual respect for each
other’s ideas. The Vice Chancellor GCU also apprised the Turkish
delegates regarding the academic profile and historic
perspective of the varsity and proposed to launch Turkish
language courses at the campus in order to promote lingual and
cultural ties between the two countries. The delegation was
informed that in order to make GCU a world class institution,
all out resources were being mobilized and particularly in
social sciences his institution needed foreign faculty of high
repute and he asked the delegation to send to GCU the Turkish
scholars and social scientists in the disciplines of Political
Science, Economics, History, Computer Sciences, Management
Studies and Psychology to come to GCU Lahore under HEC foreign
faculty hiring program. He said that it is the quality education
that makes the difference and we at GCU are putting up our
concerted efforts in attaining the standards of academic
excellence. The Vice Chancellor emphasized on the collaborative
research that can be carried on between GCU and Turkish
universities and pointed out the areas of collaboration. He also
told that ASSMS is a unique Centre of Excellence in mathematical
sciences where more than 43 foreign professors are currently
serving the cause of promotion of research in Mathematics and
Turkish people can benefit from this Centre.
Harun Koken Chairman Rumi Forum agreed to the proposal
floated by the Vice Chancellor and assured that all out human
resources in this regard would be provided by Turkey. He also
briefed about the activities of the Rumi Forum in developing the
awareness regarding the “art of living together” with special
focus of Pakistani society and in order to promote
inter-cultural harmony and to contribute to the global peace.
The Turkish delegation informed the Vice Chancellor that the
Turkish government is holistically spending money on education
sector and there is 94 percent literacy rate in Turkey. To
achieve more excellence in education sector, the Turkish
government has established 39 universities over the short span
of five years. He also told that Turkish government was taking
keen interest in the promotion of sophisticated information
technology and 600,000 computers and internet facilities have
been provided to the public sector schools of the country during
the last one year.
It was agreed that one day conference on ‘The
art of living together’ will be held at GCU in collaboration
with Pak-Turk Business Association and Rumi Forum in March 2008.
Later, the mutual exchange of academic souvenirs was ceremonised.
(16-02-2008)
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