Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

Friday, July 11, 2025

Open Public defense (online) of PhD Dissertation of Ms. Ayesha Bibi, Department of Islamic Studies, AWKUM

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Various Office Orders from the Office of the Registrar Regarding Decisions Taken in the 48th Meeting of the Syndicate

Office Order From Office of The Registrar Regarding "Maximum Seats for Public and Private Sector Affiliated Colleges in the Discipline of B.Ed (1.5 years)"

Office Order From Office of The Registrar Regarding "Affiliation to the Public Sector Affiliated Colleges"

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Business Incubation Centre AWKUM Hosts Business Idea Competition to Foster Student Innovation

The Business Incubation Centre (BIC) at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) successfully organized a Business Idea Competition on June 30, 2025, at the Garden Campus in collaboration with District Youth Office Mardan. The event showcased over 17 innovative business and commercial projects developed by student teams, each highlighting the practical utility and market potential of their ideas.

The competition aimed to promote entrepreneurial thinking among students and encourage them to channel their creativity and problem-solving skills toward national development. According to the organizers, the initiative is part of BIC’s broader mission to nurture a startup culture within the university.

A panel of industry and academic experts evaluated the projects based on innovation, feasibility, and commercial viability. The jury included:

·       Dr. Ihtisham Khan – Director BIC
·       Dr. Nadeem Iqbal – Chairman, Department of Computer Science
·       Dr. Hasham Ali – Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science
·       Dr. Syed Mohsin Ali – Chairman, Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship
·       Mr. Asghar Khan Utman Khel – Industry Representative
·       Mr. Anwar ul Haq – AWKUM Startup Alumni

Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah, Pro-Vice Chancellor AWKUM, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. He awarded cash prizes to the top three business ideas and presented shields to the members of the judges’ panel in recognition of their contributions. Dr. Zahir Shah also appreciated the dedicated efforts of Dr. Ihtisham Khan (Director BIC) and Dr. Shah Hussain Awan (Coordinator BIC) for organizing a highly impactful and successful event. Additionally, he acknowledged and thanked the District Youth Office Mardan for its continued support of student activities at AWKUM.

The winners of the competition were:

·       1st Position: Mr. Alyan Khan – Mortal Yumbite (Department of Computer Science)
·       2nd Position: Mr. Saad – Tiffin Treats (Department of Statistics)
·       3rd Position: Mr. Ahmad Yousaf – Wardo (Department of Computer Science)

The event was attended by notable university figures including Dr. Tariq Mehmood, Director ORIC, along with faculty members Dr. Mohammad Jehangir and Dr. Yusuf Amin. The Business Idea Competition reflects AWKUM’s continued commitment to cultivating innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-academia collaboration.

QEC-AWKUM Organizes Workshop on HEC Plagiarism Policy and Turnitin Software

The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) successfully organized a workshop on the HEC Plagiarism Policy and Turnitin Software for MS/MPhil and PhD scholars on June 30, 2025, at the Central Library, Garden Campus, Mardan.

The workshop was attended by postgraduate scholars nominated by the Chairpersons of various academic departments. The session aimed to enhance awareness and understanding of HEC Plagiarism Policy and the effective use of Turnitin software for maintaining academic integrity in research.

Dr. Shah Hussain Awan, Deputy Director QEC-AWKUM, served as the resource person for the workshop, with valuable support from his team member, Mr. Saddam Hussain. The resource person delivered a comprehensive presentation on the HEC Plagiarism Policy, engaging the participants in an interactive discussion and addressing their queries regarding policy and research.

In response to scholars’ interest and requests, it was decided that such workshops will be conducted on a quarterly basis to continuously equip postgraduate researchers with essential policies and digital tools necessary for quality research output.

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Notification From Office of The Registrar Regarding "1st Muharram-Ul-Haram 1447 H"

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

AWKUM Completes Institutional Performance Self-Review, Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Education

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has successfully conducted the Self Review of Institutional Performance Evaluation (Self-RIPE) from June 18 to 20, 2025, in accordance with the revised Quality Assurance Framework (PSG-2023) of Higher Education Commission (HEC).

As part of the process, the university prepared a comprehensive Institutional Performance Report (IPR), aligned with the revised Quality Assurance Framework guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The report included detailed responses and supporting documentary evidence for each standard.

The RIPE Committee was chaired by Dr. Muhammad Azam, Dean of the Faculty of Business & Economics. Committee members included Dr. Dost Muhammad Khan, Director QEC; Dr. Ihtisham Khan, Director IBL; and two distinguished external experts: Dr. Nauman Habib, Director QEC at the Pak-Austria Institute, Haripur, and Prof. Dr. Jehangir Khan from the University of Malakand.

During the three-day review, the panel evaluated documentation, engaged with faculty, administrative staff, and students, and conducted on-site assessments. The review team identified key areas for improvement and provided practical, actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing institutional performance.

The university administration extended full support to the panel, facilitating productive discussions focused on strengthening quality assurance mechanisms. The evaluation concluded with an exit meeting, where the Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad, reaffirmed AWKUM’s commitment to continuous improvement through the Internal Quality Circle (IQC).

AWKUM remains dedicated to fostering a culture of academic excellence, transparency, and accountability in line with HEC quality assurance standards.