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Monday, October 30, 2023

USAID's Higher Education System Strengthening Activity "Newspaper Cuttings"

 


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USAID Supports Strategic Planning at 16 Pakistani Universities

 

Islamabad, October 23, 2023: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Higher Education System Strengthening Activity, organized a strategic planning dialogue for Vice Chancellors of 16 Pakistani universities. Leaders from the public sector universities gathered to share the strategic plans that each university is developing. During the dialogue, university leaders reflected on best practices in academia, research, and governance to kickstart their institution-specific strategic planning.

The Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA), implemented by the University of Utah, brings together an extensive international network of experienced college and university planners to support its partner universities in strengthening their institutional and technical capacities for strategic planning.

The opening session of this 2-day event was chaired by Ms. Maura O’Brien, Deputy Mission Director USAID/Pakistan, alongside Dr. Michael Barber, University of Utah, and Dr. Aslam Chaudhry, Chief of Party HESSA.

During the event, Vice Chancellors began developing their university strategic plans. Over the next few weeks, Vice Chancellors will activate planning teams on their campuses to complete strategic planning.

Speaking at the event, USAID’s Deputy Mission Director Maura O’Brien said, “What makes the Higher Education System Strengthening Activity uniquely powerful is that it brings together both Pakistani and American universities to learn from each other, exchange ideas, and think strategically to solve shared challenges.”

Dr. Aslam Chaudhry, Chief of Party and Research Professor at University of Utah, appreciated USAID’s partnership with the Pakistani government on higher education. Speaking at the event, Dr. Aslam said, “This activity will advance the organizational performance of Pakistani universities based on integrated strategic planning.” Dr. Michael Barber, Professor at University of Utah, said, “We are pleased to implement the Higher Education System Strengthening Activity program on behalf of USAID and will continue to work with Higher Education Commission to advance the higher education sector and make its programs more demand-driven for better graduate employability.”

For more information on USAID/Pakistan’s support in the education sector, visit: usaid.gov/pakistan/education

 






Thursday, October 26, 2023

THE World University Rankings 2024 by Subject

 


Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan (AWKUM), has achieved an unprecedented milestone in the recently released Times Higher Education Ranking 2024. Notably, AWKUM's Computer Science department has secured a remarkable ranking, within the range of 401 to 500. This is the first time the Computer Science department at AWKUM has received such recognition, symbolizing the university's remarkable dedication to academic excellence and innovation.

Computer Science is a field of paramount importance in today's world, propelling technological innovation, software development, and artificial intelligence. AWKUM's strong position in this subject ranking not only advances the field but also equips its students with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly evolving job market. This remarkable success in Computer Science, alongside strong rankings in Physical Sciences (301 - 400) and Life Sciences (501 - 600), highlights AWKUM's multifaceted academic excellence and its profound impact across various domains. These achievements enhance the university's global reputation and attract top talent, solidifying AWKUM's status as a higher education leader in Pakistan and an internationally relevant institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and education.