Caps in the air: 2,400 degrees conferred at UET convocation

As many as 14 PhD, 125 MPhil, 618 MS and 1,683 bachelor’s students graduate

A total of 2400 students were awarded degrees at the 23rd convocation of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET). As many as 14 PhD, 125 MPhil, 618 MS/MSc/MBA Executive and 1,683 bachelor’s students received their graduate certificates at the varsity’s main auditorium on Tuesday.

Students of university’s main campus, Kala Shah Kaku Campus, Faisalabad Campus, Rachna College of Engineering and Technology Gujranwala and Narowal Campus received 2071, 134, 78, 114, and 45 degrees respectively.

Around 61 gold medals were awarded among 43 students. The highest number of gold medals went to Tayyaba Zafarullah who was awarded four gold medals. Similarly, five students were awarded three gold medals each and another five students were honoured with two gold medals each.

Addressing the convocation, Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana said the engineering sector has great potential to optimise future of the country and education of engineering can help attain the targets of development.

He said the government had started many projects to engage the youth in nation-building, adding that the country was facing many challenges and the problems could only be resolved through collective wisdom.

While congratulating the graduates, he appreciated the role of UET in producing renowned professionals in the field of engineering.

He advised the graduates to learn more techniques to contribute to the China-Pak Economic Corridor adding that there was a dire need to educate and empower women.

UET Vice Chancellor Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid said steps were being taken to improve the quality of education to contribute to the society constructively. He highlighted the output of the university with important statistics in capacity-building, new pedagogical techniques, laboratory and research centres upgradation of courses.

An honourary degree of doctorate was also awarded to former UET Vice Chancellor Lt Gen (retd) Muhammad Akram Khan to acknowledge his services and contribution towards the university. At the end, Dr Fazal presented a sovounir to Governor Rafique. MNA Pervaiz Malik, MPA Chaudhry Akhtar Ali, members of syndicate, deans of the university and chairpersons of academic and administrative offices also attended the event.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 9^th, 2016.