Open Public Defense of PhD Dissertation of Mr. Saeedullah Jan, Department of Mathematics, AWKUM
A three days training was held for the Registrars and Deputy
Registrar of the sixteen Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA)
partner universities from June 10-12, 2024 in National University of Technology,
Islamabad.
The training was attended by Hassan Khan, Registrar, and Muhammad
Nasir, Deputy Registrar, on behalf of AWKUM. The training included various
sessions on technology transformation, capacity building, and external
environment where renowned educationist and Vice Chancellors chaired the
session and acted as panellists. Dr.
Tariq Banuri, Former Chairman Higher Education Commission and Professor of
Economics in University of Utah, was the Convener of the training program
At the end of the training, it was decided that the forum shall
work together and officially launch a networking platform for all Registrars of
universities in Pakistan and a training manual will be published through this
platform.
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) proudly
announces its exceptional performance in the Times Higher Education (THE)
Impact Rankings 2024. Demonstrating significant progress and commitment towards
the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), AWKUM has been
recognized for its substantial contributions across the following areas.
A Commitment to Sustainable Development:
The Vice-Chancellor expressed his
pride and satisfaction over the University’s performance, stating, "These
rankings are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff,
and students. Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan is deeply committed to
advancing sustainable development and contributing positively to society. We
will continue to strive for excellence in all our endeavors."
The Youth
Development Centre (YDC), Tourism & Hospitality Department at AWKUM in
collaboration with District Youth Office Mardan and Al Hamra Banquets organized
a Cooking Skill Competition. The main objective of this activity was to provide
undergraduate students a platform to showcase their culinary skills talent and
explore other areas of employability and businesses. Career counseling,
entrepreneurship skills development, job placements and encouraging other
co-curricular activities were other striking features of the event. The first
round started from May 21-23, 2024. Twelve teams from various departments
participated in the competition. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by Prof.
Dr. Sher Afzal (Dean, Faculty of Business & Economics AWKUM).
The final
round was held on May 28, 2024. The first position was grabbed by the
Department of Food Science &Technology; the second position was secured by
the University College for Women AWKUM and the third position was secured by
the Department of Computer Sciences Timergara Campus.
The Judges
of the event comprised Mr. Asad Raza, MS Asia Baig, MS Robina Zakir, and MS
Maria Shaheen who for their discerning palates, attention to detail, and fair
evaluations have ensured that every participant received the recognition they
deserve. The feedback provided by the panel has not only highlighted the
talents of these contestants but also inspired them to reach new culinary
heights.
Addressing
the concluding ceremony, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir (Vice Chancellor AWKUM), extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the
participants for their outstanding talent and creativity, which truly impressed
everyone. I also wish to thank our esteemed judges for their meticulous
evaluations and valuable feedback, as well as the organizers (Dr. Zia Ullah,
Dr. Ijaz, and Dr. Shah Hussain Awan) and volunteers whose efforts have ensured
the success of this event. The VC also thanked the HEC for establishing YDC at
AWKUM and praised the efforts of the focal person Dr. Zia Ullah. He also
thanked District Youth Officer Mardan and Al Hamra Banquets for their support
as sponsors of the event.
In the end,
the Vice Chancellor distributed shields and certificates among position
holders, participants, and the organizers.
An orientation
session for students was conducted on the Digital Skills Training Program &
Establishing Job Linkages for the Youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was conducted at
Shaheed Rashid Hussain Campus, Pabbi, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan. This
initiative, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is
being implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in
collaboration with Empowerment thru Creative Integration (ECI) Pvt Ltd.
The session
aimed to provide an overview of the digital skills training program, which is
designed to equip the youth from various regions including D.I. Khan, North
Waziristan, South Waziristan, Tank, Khyber, Charsadda, and Nowshera with
essential digital competencies. Additionally, the program focuses on
establishing job linkages to enhance employment opportunities for these young
individuals.