Germany gifts 600 research books to Quaid-i-Azam University
Quaid-i-Azam University hosts reception in association with German Embassy celebrating arrival of the large collection
ISLAMABAD:
Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations (TIAC) at the Quaid-i-Azam University hosted a reception in association with the German Embassy celebrating the arrival of a large collection of recently published text and research books.
More than 600 new books will now be housed in the TIAC library given by the German government to increase the wealth of knowledge at the institution.
Ranking at 270 in the world for natural sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University is working its way towards improving the quality of its education and enhancing the variety of its programs.
Michael Koch, the German ambassador to Pakistan, told The Express Tribune, “As a state we believe in the power of funding cultural programs. We want to help Pakistan exchange knowledge and take part in research.”
He said the topic of research in the institution was the reason for funding this venture.
“Research in languages and histories of other countries enhances the exchange of knowledge between countries and instills tolerance,” he added.
The ambassador supported the campaign’s slogan “The goal of education is tolerance.”
In his keynote address on humanity and humanities, Prof Dr Skyhawk’s said, “Assassination of Dr Mohammad Farooq Khan VC of Islamic University Swat is not an attack on a person but an attack on education.”
He added that, “You can have a million bombs and a million bullets and you can kill millions of noble men but you can never put out the light of education.”
Dr Skyhawk’s value for education was reiterated by Brian Rosen, Economic Officer at the US Embassy. “Every time you increase knowledge, the world becomes a better place. Civilizations improve. A lot of knowledge is available in this room.”
Sohail Naqvi Director HEC said, “With the marriage of science and society we have learned the path to dream,” before adding, “This passion to dream has allowed the Quaid-i-Azam University not only to improve their educational standard but also to take a bold step towards expanding the capacity of programs made available to the students.” He felt that with the schools of Law, Management Sciences, Economics and International Politics opening soon, the university would soon become a versatile educational asset.
“With students coming in from all parts of the country, this university is a true federation,” he said.
With almost 40 per cent of the Quaid-i-Azam University student body comprising of PhD students, there is hope that such a vast collection of text will improve the research capabilities of students and provide a launching pad for innovative studies. Due to the rich and vast history of the subcontinent where each province has its own distinct language and a vast array of religions spread throughout the region, this makes it a subject of great interest to academics and tourists residing outside of these areas.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 5th, 2010.
Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations (TIAC) at the Quaid-i-Azam University hosted a reception in association with the German Embassy celebrating the arrival of a large collection of recently published text and research books.
More than 600 new books will now be housed in the TIAC library given by the German government to increase the wealth of knowledge at the institution.
Ranking at 270 in the world for natural sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University is working its way towards improving the quality of its education and enhancing the variety of its programs.
Michael Koch, the German ambassador to Pakistan, told The Express Tribune, “As a state we believe in the power of funding cultural programs. We want to help Pakistan exchange knowledge and take part in research.”
He said the topic of research in the institution was the reason for funding this venture.
“Research in languages and histories of other countries enhances the exchange of knowledge between countries and instills tolerance,” he added.
The ambassador supported the campaign’s slogan “The goal of education is tolerance.”
In his keynote address on humanity and humanities, Prof Dr Skyhawk’s said, “Assassination of Dr Mohammad Farooq Khan VC of Islamic University Swat is not an attack on a person but an attack on education.”
He added that, “You can have a million bombs and a million bullets and you can kill millions of noble men but you can never put out the light of education.”
Dr Skyhawk’s value for education was reiterated by Brian Rosen, Economic Officer at the US Embassy. “Every time you increase knowledge, the world becomes a better place. Civilizations improve. A lot of knowledge is available in this room.”
Sohail Naqvi Director HEC said, “With the marriage of science and society we have learned the path to dream,” before adding, “This passion to dream has allowed the Quaid-i-Azam University not only to improve their educational standard but also to take a bold step towards expanding the capacity of programs made available to the students.” He felt that with the schools of Law, Management Sciences, Economics and International Politics opening soon, the university would soon become a versatile educational asset.
“With students coming in from all parts of the country, this university is a true federation,” he said.
With almost 40 per cent of the Quaid-i-Azam University student body comprising of PhD students, there is hope that such a vast collection of text will improve the research capabilities of students and provide a launching pad for innovative studies. Due to the rich and vast history of the subcontinent where each province has its own distinct language and a vast array of religions spread throughout the region, this makes it a subject of great interest to academics and tourists residing outside of these areas.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 5th, 2010.