UO Hosts VCs Conference Of Universities On Academia Collaborations

The goal of VCs conference was to develop an action plan for the practical implementation of the Memorandums of Understanding for academic and research collaborations.

UO Hosts VCs Conference Of Universities On Academia Collaborations

The University of Okara (UO) hosted a two-day conference for Vice Chancellors (VCs) from 21 universities that had previously signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for academic and research collaborations in a variety of key areas.

The goal of the VCs conference was to develop an action plan for the practical implementation of the Memorandums of Understanding for academic and research collaborations.

University of Poonch Rawalakot, Bahauddin Zakriya University Multan, Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Islamia University Bahawalpur, University of Education Lahore, Lahore College for Women University, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, and University of Sargodha , Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering & Management Sciences, University of Mianwali, Government College Women University Faisalabad, The Women University Multan, Khawaja Farid University of Engineering & Technology, University of Chakwal, National Skills University, Government Sadiq College for Women University, University of Jhang, Baba Guru Nanak University, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Ghazi University and Kohsar University were among the universities who participated in the conference.

The conference was divided into three sessions: an interactive session, a session with the Okara District Administration, and a panel discussion.

During the panel discussion, UO VC Prof. Wajid thanked the guests for attending and described the event as a watershed moment in the promotion of academic collaborations.

Furthermore, he proposed that all of the partner institutions work together to develop software for the automation of various routine tasks. He further said, “Academia has the responsibility to provide solutions to various social problems through research and training for the work of capacity building and the welfare of society in sectors like education, health, agriculture, nutrition, and poverty alleviation.”

“It is a good sign, and every partner university talked about real issues honestly at this forum, and this would definitely lead towards making proper protocols and procedures to address these issues,” said Dr. Syed Anjum Tahira, Director ORIC at the University of Okara.