GUJRAT – The University of Gujrat has launched the MY UoG app and UoG Smart Assist, designed to provide students with seamless access to academic and administrative services. The initiative reflects the varsity’s commitment to leveraging technology for student convenience, making admissions and campus services more accessible than ever before. A meeting chaired by Vice […]
Higher Education
University of Karachi exam boycott leaves thousands of students uncertain
Thousands of students at University of Karachi are facing uncertainty as a teachers’ boycott of semester examinations entered its fourth week, disrupting academic schedules and raising concerns about further delays to the university calendar. Read More: KU students develop eco-friendly solution for city’s waste crisis The boycott, which began on May 5, was launched by […]
Erasmus+ strengthens Pakistan-EU education partnership
The partnership between Pakistan and the European Union in higher education continues to grow through the Erasmus+ programme, creating new opportunities for students, researchers and academic institutions. Built on shared goals of educational excellence, innovation and international cooperation, the framework has become an important platform for strengthening knowledge exchange and developing future talent across both […]
UoG VC: Mentorship key to achieving excellence
GUJRAT — At the University of Gujrat’s (UoG) 27th AS&RB meeting, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zahoor Ul Haq (Tamgha‑e‑Imtiaz) emphasized the pivotal role of mentorship in shaping postgraduate success. Read More: UoG welcomes Punjab officers: Governance, research The Advanced Studies & Research Board session on Monday, which was chaired and attended online by the vice chancellor, […]
Why Higher Education Must Embrace AI?
For the past few years, I have watched a quiet panic spread through faculty lounges and administrative meetings. The catalyst is Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Claude. The initial reaction-widespread bans, AI detectors, and threats of academic integrity violations-was understandable, but misguided. As a computer scientist and an academician, I argue […]
Malala opens Oxford scholarship for Pakistani women
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global advocate for girls’ education Malala Yousafzai has announced the opening of applications for the Malala Yousafzai Scholarship under the Oxford Pakistan Programme, offering fully funded opportunities for Pakistani women to pursue a Master’s or higher degree at the University of Oxford. Read More: Study at Oxford: Sindh govt announces scholarships Sharing […]
Senate Standing Committee voids PIFD meeting over rule violations
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training has declared a recent meeting of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) null and void, terming it unlawful, malicious in intent and held without the mandatory approval of the President. Read More: Senate body deliberates on population, reproductive health bill The decision was […]
UoG approves landmark initiatives of student work policy, lifesaver training
GUJRAT — The University of Gujrat’s Academic Council, in its 29th meeting, advanced several landmark initiatives to strengthen student support, academic quality and institutional governance. The council invited detailed recommendations on the proposed Student Part-Time Work Engagement Policy 2025, aimed at enabling financially challenged students to serve in university departments while continuing their studies. It […]
Kuwait revokes citizenship of nine individuals, assures smooth student visa process
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of nine individuals under the country’s nationality law, the official gazette Kuwait Alyawm reported on Monday. The decision also affects those who acquired nationality through the primary certificate holders. Read More: Kuwait withdraws citizenship from 69 individuals under official decrees The move was approved by the Council of Ministers […]
UoG reinforces merit & transparency with first-ever online faculty scrutiny mechanism
The University of Gujrat (UoG) has successfully implemented a dedicated online portal to conduct a transparent, merit based, and technology-driven scrutiny process for applicants to the post of Assistant Professor (BPS-19). Introduced for the first time in the University’s history, this landmark initiative reflects UoG’s firm commitment to transparency, fairness, and institutional excellence. Under the […]