1,500 students graduate from Queen Mary College
Out of the graduates, 27 students received gold medals and nine won silver
Punjab University. PHOTO: EXPRESS
LAHORE:
As many as 1,500 degrees were awarded to students at Queen Mary College’s 24th convocation on Wednesday.
The ceremony was held at Punjab University’s Faisal Auditorium. Out of the graduating batch, 27 students received gold medals, nine grabbed silver medals and 27 were on the honour roll.
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Speaking at the ceremony, Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed stated that the country and society cannot progress until quality teachers, graduates and curriculum are not ensured.
“Women’s education takes precedence over men’s; an educated mother can play an important role in establishing a civilised society,” he stressed.
Unfortunately, only 35% of all teachers in the higher education sector have PhDs. This number must reach 100%. “We have no option except to work on merit because in this day and age, it is survival of the fittest,” he maintained.
It is varsities’ basic responsibility to create and transfer knowledge so that the country and society are able to benefit from it. The youth makes up a large segment of our population and our country’s future is in their hands. “Our youth have an important role to play in the country’s development”, he added.
There is no need to produce graduates who lack skills as this is the rapidly changing age of technology. “If we fail to match this speed, we will be left behind,” he said.
Those who spoke against the country can now see that Pakistan is the strongest it’s ever been, he added. He advised students to master their subjects and to strengthen their character.
Ahmed congratulated the graduating students on successfully completing their degrees at one of the most prestigious colleges.
Pakistani volunteer bags Commonwealth award for helping the underprivileged
Queen Mary College Principal Dr Irfana Mariam said that educational programmes and policies played a pivotal role in social and individual progress.
Education can create a safer, healthier and more prosperous world, she concluded.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 2nd, 2018.
As many as 1,500 degrees were awarded to students at Queen Mary College’s 24th convocation on Wednesday.
The ceremony was held at Punjab University’s Faisal Auditorium. Out of the graduating batch, 27 students received gold medals, nine grabbed silver medals and 27 were on the honour roll.
Three Pakistanis receive Queen's Young Leaders award
Speaking at the ceremony, Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed stated that the country and society cannot progress until quality teachers, graduates and curriculum are not ensured.
“Women’s education takes precedence over men’s; an educated mother can play an important role in establishing a civilised society,” he stressed.
Unfortunately, only 35% of all teachers in the higher education sector have PhDs. This number must reach 100%. “We have no option except to work on merit because in this day and age, it is survival of the fittest,” he maintained.
It is varsities’ basic responsibility to create and transfer knowledge so that the country and society are able to benefit from it. The youth makes up a large segment of our population and our country’s future is in their hands. “Our youth have an important role to play in the country’s development”, he added.
There is no need to produce graduates who lack skills as this is the rapidly changing age of technology. “If we fail to match this speed, we will be left behind,” he said.
Those who spoke against the country can now see that Pakistan is the strongest it’s ever been, he added. He advised students to master their subjects and to strengthen their character.
Ahmed congratulated the graduating students on successfully completing their degrees at one of the most prestigious colleges.
Pakistani volunteer bags Commonwealth award for helping the underprivileged
Queen Mary College Principal Dr Irfana Mariam said that educational programmes and policies played a pivotal role in social and individual progress.
Education can create a safer, healthier and more prosperous world, she concluded.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 2nd, 2018.