Seminar topic: Polylysine modified polyethyenimine polymer can generate genetically engineered Mesenchymal stem cells for combinational suicidal gene therapy in glioblastoma
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| Speaker: Dr. Muhammad Abid Sheikh |
| Venue: MMG Department, Lecture room 4 |
| Date and Time: Monday, 06 February, 2017, 2 p.m. |
| Anticipated Audience: Students, Research Officers and Faculty of the Department |
Prof. Dr. Anjum Nasim Sabri
(Chairperson, MMG) |
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Seminar with reference to World Cancer Day, 2017
PU VC inaugurates examination halls at IAS
LAHORE: (Thursday, February 2, 2017): Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zafar Mueen Nasir has inaugurated newly-built examination hall at Institute of Administrative Sciences (IAS). Dean Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences and Director IAS Prof Dr Nasira Jabeen, faculty members and administrative staff were present on the occasion.
All set to establish NUST campus in Sialkot
The Federal Government of Pakistan has released the needed primary funds to establish a dedicated campus of the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Sialkot, said the Federal Minister on Tuesday.
While talking to the media sources in Islamabad, the Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, said that a special grant of worth PKR 180 million was released as the first installment in order to establish the campus of NUST in Sambrial, Sialkot.
While talking to the media sources in Islamabad, the Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, said that a special grant of worth PKR 180 million was released as the first installment in order to establish the campus of NUST in Sambrial, Sialkot.
Universities directed to adopt Urdu as official language
The universities of the province have been asked to use Urdu as the official language along with the instant effect and provide all communications in it, news sources reported on Tuesday.
A notification issued by the Punjab Services as well as General Administration Department instructed all university managements to take instant short-term measures to fulfill the orders.
A notification issued by the Punjab Services as well as General Administration Department instructed all university managements to take instant short-term measures to fulfill the orders.
Freelancing Bootcamp 2017 ends at CIIT Abbottabad
Abbottabad: Earlier in 2014, Elance Desk Annual Impact Report showed that Pakistan ranks as the 5th country in terms of freelancers along with the highest earnings.
About Freelancing:
Freelancing has rapidly become a very feasible substitute to the conventional jobs and it is estimated that before 2020, one in three international workers will be freelancing online.
About Freelancing:
Freelancing has rapidly become a very feasible substitute to the conventional jobs and it is estimated that before 2020, one in three international workers will be freelancing online.
University of Buner to be operational from March
Peshawar: The provincial minister for Zakat, Usher and Religious Affairs, Habibur Rehman on Tuesday said that the University of Buner will be fully operational by March along with all the advanced educational facilities to facilitate the aspirants.
29th South Asian Network Operators Group Conference Begins at HEC
The opening ceremony of the week-long 29th South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG) Conference was held at Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat here on Monday.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC was the chief guest and Dr. Ismail Shah, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was the guest of honour.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC was the chief guest and Dr. Ismail Shah, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was the guest of honour.
1st Internet Exchange Point in Pakistan Inaugurated at HEC Islamabad
Pakistan's first Internet Exchange Point (PKIX) has been inaugurated at Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad, under the headship of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and support of HEC as well as Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
Ms. Anusha Rehman, State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication was the chief guest in the inauguration ceremony held at Commission's Secretariat here on Friday. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC, Dr. Ismail Shah, Chairman PTA, and Dr. Arshad Ali, Executive Director HEC were also present.
Ms. Anusha Rehman, State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication was the chief guest in the inauguration ceremony held at Commission's Secretariat here on Friday. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC, Dr. Ismail Shah, Chairman PTA, and Dr. Arshad Ali, Executive Director HEC were also present.
29th South Asian Network Operators Group Meeting Concludes at HEC
The closing ceremony of the week-long 29th South Asian Network Operators Group meeting, jointly organized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), was held at HEC Secretariat here on Monday.
Engr. Baligh-ur-Rehman, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training was the chief guest. Dr. Syed Ismail Shah, Chairman PTA, Dr. Arshad Ali, Executive Director, HEC, Dr. Ghulam Raza Bhatti, Member (Operations and Planning), HEC and Dr. Philip Smith, Chair, SANOG Programme Committee were also present.
Engr. Baligh-ur-Rehman, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training was the chief guest. Dr. Syed Ismail Shah, Chairman PTA, Dr. Arshad Ali, Executive Director, HEC, Dr. Ghulam Raza Bhatti, Member (Operations and Planning), HEC and Dr. Philip Smith, Chair, SANOG Programme Committee were also present.
HEC, IPO Workshop on Establishment of TISC Network
Islamabad, February 1, 2017: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Pakistan and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) organized a workshop on Access to Technology for Innovation and Establishing a Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) Network in Pakistan.
Friday, February 3, 2017
'Taleem-e- Baalghan' Programme To Be Launched For Prisoners
Minister for Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education Punjab Dr Farrukh Javed said on Thursday the government had initiated many programmes for welfare of prisoners. The Punjab Literacy Department would launch "Taleem-e-Baalghan" programme for prisoners all over the province, the minister expressed these views in the departmental meeting regarding Punjab Non Formal Education Project for prisoners.
FURC holds orientation ceremony for new students
Foundation University Rawalpindi Campus (FURC) has organized its Orientation Ceremony on Thursday, which was attended by all new students and their parents. Brig. Prof. Dr. Akhtar Nawaz Malik (Retd), Director Foundation University Rawalpindi Campus was the chief guest. Brig. Shahid Jagir (Retd), Administrator FURC and Prof. Dr. Nasim Akhtar Raja, Dean Arts & Social Sciences, FURC were also present on the occasion. The ceremony was held to welcome newcomers and enlighten them about rules and regulations of the Foundation University.
AIOU Launches M.Phil Degree For Accredited Journalists
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has launched special M.Phil (Professional track) degree programme for the accredited journalists from the current semester. Admission for programme has been opened and the practicing journalists, holding master-degree in Mass-Communication/Journalism could apply for the admission till March 6, said an announcement of the University's Admission Department, a news release said Thursday.
The M. Phil degree for the journalists' community has been introduced on the personal initiative of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui who wished to facilitate the journalists in enhancing their academic qualification and professional skill, the announcement added. As per plan, already approved by the University's Academic Council, senior media practitioners will be invited to share their knowledge and skills with their fellow colleagues as visiting resource persons.
Besides this,the University's Department of Mass Communication has developed short-term courses in various media disciplines that will also be introduced soon. The AIOU, being media-based institution providing education to the people through distance-learning is keen to serve the journalist's community by meeting their professional requirements. AIOU has provided bachelor, Master, M. Phil and PhD level education in journalism to a large number of youth since 1987, who are now working in various media houses in senior positions.
The working journalists get preference in the admission in merit-based Master degree-level programme. The University has also already introduced two-year degree program in TV production. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui attached high importance to media, which has now emerged as most strong social institution to service the society through education. AIOU is also actively engaged in disseminating research-based knowledge to the public and the end users through the support the journalist community.
The M. Phil degree for the journalists' community has been introduced on the personal initiative of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui who wished to facilitate the journalists in enhancing their academic qualification and professional skill, the announcement added. As per plan, already approved by the University's Academic Council, senior media practitioners will be invited to share their knowledge and skills with their fellow colleagues as visiting resource persons.
Besides this,the University's Department of Mass Communication has developed short-term courses in various media disciplines that will also be introduced soon. The AIOU, being media-based institution providing education to the people through distance-learning is keen to serve the journalist's community by meeting their professional requirements. AIOU has provided bachelor, Master, M. Phil and PhD level education in journalism to a large number of youth since 1987, who are now working in various media houses in senior positions.
The working journalists get preference in the admission in merit-based Master degree-level programme. The University has also already introduced two-year degree program in TV production. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui attached high importance to media, which has now emerged as most strong social institution to service the society through education. AIOU is also actively engaged in disseminating research-based knowledge to the public and the end users through the support the journalist community.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Technology and Innovation Support Centre to be set up
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Organisation (IPO) Pakistan and World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) organised a workshop on Access to Technology for Innovation and Establishing a Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) Network in Pakistan.
HEC Executive Director Dr. Arshad Ali was chief guest in the closing ceremony held at the HEC Secretariat on Wednesday. The workshop provided hands-on practices and awareness about technical tools and strategies on patent databases as well as intellectual property. The awareness sessions were attended by over 70 participants/focal persons from higher education institutions and R&D institutions across the country.
The workshop covered different topics including Promotion of Innovation: The Usefulness and Value of Patent Information for the public and private sectors, WIPO’s Project on Establishment of Technology and Innovation Support Centres (TISCs), Search Tools and Strategies for Patent Search, Patent Filing Trend in Pakistan, International Patent Classification (IPC) for Searching, Searching Patent using PATENTSCOPE, Searching Patent using Espacenet, and Overview of TISC Resources: Website, e-TISC Platform, E-Tutorial, WIPO Academy Distance Learning Courses, Patent Landscape Reports.
HEC Executive Director Dr. Arshad Ali was chief guest in the closing ceremony held at the HEC Secretariat on Wednesday. The workshop provided hands-on practices and awareness about technical tools and strategies on patent databases as well as intellectual property. The awareness sessions were attended by over 70 participants/focal persons from higher education institutions and R&D institutions across the country.
The workshop covered different topics including Promotion of Innovation: The Usefulness and Value of Patent Information for the public and private sectors, WIPO’s Project on Establishment of Technology and Innovation Support Centres (TISCs), Search Tools and Strategies for Patent Search, Patent Filing Trend in Pakistan, International Patent Classification (IPC) for Searching, Searching Patent using PATENTSCOPE, Searching Patent using Espacenet, and Overview of TISC Resources: Website, e-TISC Platform, E-Tutorial, WIPO Academy Distance Learning Courses, Patent Landscape Reports.
AIOU launches new student-friendly website
ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) launched a new student-friendly version of their official website on Wednesday which provides academic records and other relevant information of the studentsincluding their profiles.
“It is for the first time in the university’s history that the students were being facilitated in a comprehensive manner, giving reply to their frequently asked questions,” said Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Siddiqui while inaugurating the website. He said that the missing points of students’ interestshad been added in the website.
Students of all academic programmes will have online information about their allotted tutors, study centers, assignments and workshops as well as examination schedules. Information about the books’ dispatch will also be available on the website.
It also facilitates the students to get access to the university’s newsletter “AIOU News and Views”, besides its ongoing literary and social activities. It also provides links to the university’ssocial media accounts in order for visitors and students to communicate with the university.
“It is for the first time in the university’s history that the students were being facilitated in a comprehensive manner, giving reply to their frequently asked questions,” said Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Siddiqui while inaugurating the website. He said that the missing points of students’ interestshad been added in the website.
Students of all academic programmes will have online information about their allotted tutors, study centers, assignments and workshops as well as examination schedules. Information about the books’ dispatch will also be available on the website.
It also facilitates the students to get access to the university’s newsletter “AIOU News and Views”, besides its ongoing literary and social activities. It also provides links to the university’ssocial media accounts in order for visitors and students to communicate with the university.
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