Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan: notification

Mardan, May 26, 2025 — The closing ceremony of the National Outreach Faculty Programme, organised under the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Islamabad, in collaboration with Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), was held at the Conference Room, Garden Campus.

The ceremony was graced by Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, AWKUM; Dr. Noor Amna Malik, Managing Director, NAHE; Prof. Dr. Inayat Ullah Babar, Vice Chancellor, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila; Mr. Hassan Khan, Registrar and Training Coordinator; and Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Goraya, Assistant Director, HEC.

Mr. Hassan Khan briefed the audience that the university successfully conducted a month-long training programme from April 28 to May 23, 2025, under which 30 Lecturers and Assistant Professors participated. The sessions were led by esteemed academicians and Vice Chancellors, covering nine comprehensive modules designed to enhance teaching and academic leadership skills.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad expressed gratitude to the NAHE team for extending this valuable opportunity to AWKUM faculty. He emphasized the critical role of teachers in higher education and encouraged faculty members to apply the knowledge gained during training and disseminate it within their departments. He reaffirmed that the core mission of any university is to serve its students as the primary stakeholders.

Dr. Noor Amna Malik underscored the importance of such andragogical training initiatives in empowering faculty. She lauded the enthusiasm and active participation of AWKUM faculty and described the trained participants as ambassadors of academic excellence, urging them to implement best practices within their teaching environments.

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates by the Vice Chancellor and Managing Director NAHE. As a token of appreciation, souvenirs were presented to the distinguished guests.