Universities

Pakistani universities have been housing extremist and violent groups of various strands for decades

A bigger problem, however, is the environment on our campuses

Commission meeting not held since February last year

Authorities at varsities decide to cooperate with security agencies

10 ambassadors, 50 student volunteers help them make it to top universities

Deans, principals, directors, faculty members and a large number of students were present on the occasion

The court declared the petition non-maintainable and dismissed it.

Universities face challenge of improving pedagogy and teaching processes

Separate letters have been written to the Indus Institute, GCU Faisalabad and NCBAE

Notification for their appointment expected soon

Cabinet Div trying to fill these slots with help from foreign ministry

10-member body will look at qualifications, experience and other requirements

Over Rs35 billion have been allocated for this purpose during the next fiscal year

Even the most outstanding students need a guide

Teachers demand inclusion in key decision-making forums of IIUI

Watchdog reveals extent of narcotics use at campuses

US partnering with 420 schools in rural Sindh to build capacity in ICT under initiative

Academicians suggest regular sports, cultural programmes to promote peace and tolerance.

The HEC chief called for filling the gap between theory and practice in disaster management

Administrative decisions at six public sector varsities on hold.

PU VC says focus should be on commercialising research to stabilise economy

Academic heads insist the role of social scientists can be more effective in bringing positive change in society

A petition was filed in the New York federal court by 17 Ivy League schools

Demande Muhammad Zubair act against longstanding incompetence in the appointment of vice-chancellors of universities

Student groups in public varsities are deeply polarised

Dearth of intelligentsia worrying sign, says AUST VC Iftikhar

Orders issued to check incidence of corruption in academia

Home Office quashes rumour about cutting number of students to two-thirds

HEC says institutions flout regulations, lack plagiarism policy measures

FAPUASA protesting against non-payment of teachers’ salaries and other demands

In May, a Senate special oversight committee had expressed grave concern over non-appointment of vice-chancellors

The problem now is universities require their faculty to publish in a way that enhances their ranking

The PU has extended the registration date for private examinations

Practices within universities undermine safety and wellbeing of their students

Good universities, across the globe, evolve to meet the local and subsequently regional and global challenges

Pakistani universities have failed to enable students to understand the complex problems of our time