Pakistani universities have improved their position in the Asia University Rankings 2018 released by Times Higher Education (THE), with the country’s top ranked institute claiming a place among the top 100 universities on the continent.
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As human beings with varying idiosyncrasies, we are bound to come into conflict with other humans with ideals other than ours. But while beasts would prefer to settle scores with might, we, the Homo sapiens, can reasonably be expected to act in a much civil manner.
The 5th Deans and Directors conference with a central theme of “Creating Impact with CPEC” was held under the aegis of National Business Education and Accreditation Council (NBEAC) in Karachi on the 5th and 6th of February. The purpose of the conference was to understand the balance and harmony required between international paradigms and the need to tailor business education in accordance with local requirements.
While adapting to a rapidly changing world is fairly difficult for most humans, it becomes immensely difficult for universities that are massive in terms of both their infrastructure and the number of people associated to them. Yet you will be surprised to find how ancient behemoths of knowledge have transformed over centuries to remain relevant in the educational world even today, and in the process built on their historic prominence to become some of the most sought after institutions around the globe.
The university teaching community has called for an indefinite strike in universities of Sindh after fears of changes being made to faculty’s role in the administration of varsities following Dr Asim Hussain’s re-appointment as the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) chairperson.
Minister for Higher Education says culprits will not be spared
Punjab Higher Education Minister Syed Raza Ali Gilani has said profiles of students involved in recent violent clashes at University of Punjab had been prepared and the university disciplinary committee had the right to take action against the culprits.
The minister was addressing newsmen after his meeting with PU VC Zakaria Zakar and other senior officials of the varsity on Tuesday. According to an official hand out, the meeting took up various issues faced by the university, especially promotions of academic staff. Following the discussions, the minister formed two committees to identify impediments in way of teachers’ promotions, as well as for resolving other issues. The committees will present their findings and recommendation in two weeks.
While talking to reporters, Gilani said the purpose of meeting was to solve all the problems, adding that he had been invited by senior faculty members of PU. To a question, he said Khwaja Ahmed Hassan had been added to the committee upon his request, adding that none of the issues in Punjab University had been created by the government.
Asked about the recent clashes between rival student groups, the minister said he did not want to name any names. “I do not want to go into the details of who the main culprit was,” he said.
Gilani, who is also the pro chancellor of the PU said that students engaging in such violent activities were pardoned on admission of guilt and apologies in the past, “but this will not happen now”. “Elements resorting to violence will find no place inside Punjab University.”
The minister said the government was planning to conduct open courts in three to four universities. “If we manage to streamline the affairs and resolve issues of Punjab University, then all other universities can be corrected, as PU is the mother of all universities.
PU students sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand released
Terrorism charges against Punjab University students involved in last Monday’s violent clashes have been dropped on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
Private universities often find themselves at the receiving end of immense media and social criticism in case of slightest of irregularity highlighted by one of the several educational watchdogs operating in the country.
The European Union’s first ever education summit is bringing together dozens of experts from across the continent in a mega effort to devise a roadmap for improving education across Europe.
As the tenure of Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed nears its end, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has approved a committee to look for a suitable candidate to man the post.