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  • Monday, September 22, 2025

  • CUI

  • FDA

2 Day Training Program on Koha Integrated Library System Organized on September 22 - 23, 2025 in CUI Islamabad

The Faculty Development Academy (FDA), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) organized a comprehensive two-day training program on Koha Integrated Library System from September 22 - 23, 2025 in CUI Islamabad.

The training was designed to enhance the technical expertise and operational efficiency of library and IT professionals of CUI through hands on training on open-source library management platform. The participants of the training were library officials working in all campuses of CUI and IT professionals managing KOHA server/ software. 

The training program commenced with an inaugural ceremony featuring the recitation of the Holy Quran, setting a solemn and inspiring tone of the event. Mr. Ali Tawab Baloch, Incharge, FDA delivered a warm welcome address, highlighting the significance of the training in advancing the capacities of employees of library and IT departments. The training is in line with the vision of Rector CUI and FDA's ongoing commitment towards professional growth, development and capacity building of employees of CUI.

The resource person of the training was Mr. Ata-ur-Rehman, a distinguished specialist in Library Automation and Digital Systems, who brought a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the participants. Over the course of two days, attendees engaged in interactive and  hands-on training that covered a wide range of functionalities within the Koha Integrated Library System.

This training aimed not only to familiarize participants with the technical aspects of the Koha system but also to empower them with the skills necessary to streamline and modernize library operations effectively. By integrating this advanced, open-source technology, the library professionals are better positioned to enhance resource management, improve user services and support the academic community more efficiently.

The Faculty Development Academy remains  committed towards continuous professional growth and capacity building of faculty, officers and staff of the  COMSATS University Islamabad.



  • Wednesday, September 3, 2025

  • Business

  • International Office

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  • Monday, September 1, 2025

  • CUI

  • FDA

Professional Growth & Academic Excellence – In-Service Training Program 2025, CUI Islamabad Campus, Aug 26-27, 2025

The Faculty Development Academy, COMSATS University Islamabad organized Excellence in Academia - In-Service Training Program 2025 of faculty members hired in 38th Selection Board of CUI. It was a two days intense training program starting from Aug 26-27, 2025 in CUI Islamabad campus. There were 15 participants of the In-Service Training Program 2025 from the Department of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering of CUI Islamabad, Wah and Attock campuses.

The purpose of the training was to build capacity, enhance soft skills, knowledge, and competence of faculty members. The In-Service Training Program 2025 had eight (8) sessions of ninety minutes each. The topics of the training were; Introduction to Blooms Taxonomy and CUI Scheme of Studies, Preparing and Delivering Effective Lesson Plans, Effective Lectures, Testing and  Assessment, Out of Box Thinking,  Teaching in the 21st Century and Becoming a Reflective Teacher, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, and Emotional Intelligence and Stress Management.

The resource persons of the training sessions were; Dr. Muhammad Imran Shahzad, Chairman and  Tenured Associate Professor, Meteorology Department,  Dr Ayesha Inam, Tenured Associate Professor, Humanities Department, Dr. Haroon Ahmed Khan, Assistant  Professor, Computer Engineering  Department, Dr. Muhammad Asif Javed, Assistant Professor, Humanities Department, Mr Khursheed Yousuf, Ex- Director FDA and Dr Mumtaz Fatima Jaffery, Ex-Director, FDA.

The In-Service Training Program 2025 is the vision of the Rector CUI for the professional development and capacity building of faculty members of CUI. The certificates were awarded to the participants who successfully attended the training. A group photo was taken as a token of memory.



  • Tuesday, August 26, 2025

  • CUI

  • FDA

Developing Valuable Talent: Excellence in Academia - In-Service Training Program

CUI Lahore, Aug 20-21, 2025

The Faculty Development Academy, COMSATS University Islamabad concluded Excellence in Academia - In-Service Training Program 2025 of faculty members hired in 38th Selection Board of CUI. It was a two days intense training program from Aug 20-21, 2025 in CUI Lahore campus. There were 13 participants of the In-Service Training Program 2025 from the Departments of  Computer Science, Media and Pharmacy of CUI Lahore campus who were hired last year in 38th selection board of CUI.

The purpose of the training was to build capacity, enhance soft skills, knowledge, and performance of faculty members. The In-Service Training Program 2025 had eight (8) sessions of ninety minutes each. The topics of the training were; Preparing & Delivering Effective Lectures, Testing and Assessment, Teaching Ethics, Time Management, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Classroom Management, Emotional Intelligence and Stress Management. The resource persons, Dr. Abdus Sattar Abbasi, Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Khurram, Dr. Muhammad Aksam Iftikhar, Dr. Imran Shafique, Dr. Shameem Fatima, Dr. Ahmad Qamar, Mr. Nadeem Ghafoor and Mr. Muhammad Kashif Luqman, were from the Lahore campus.

The In-Service Training Program 2025 is the vision of the Rector CUI for professional development and capacity building of faculty members of CUI. FDA acknowledged the efforts of the Director Lahore campus Prof Dr Sarfraz Ahmad, Tenured Professor and his team for successfully arranging the training. The certificates were awarded to the participants at the completion of the training. A group photo was taken to commemorate the event.



  • Friday, August 15, 2025

  • CUI

  • FDA

CUI Empowers Chairpersons with Outcome-Based Education Training to Boost Academic Quality of COMSATS University Islamabad, August 12-13, 2025

The Faculty Development Academy, COMSATS University Islamabad organized Outcome Based Education (OBE) Training Program for Chairpersons of COMSATS University Islamabad on Aug 12-13, 2025. The training aimed to equip academic leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement OBE effectively in their respective academic departments across CUI system. It was two days intensive training program. Outcome-Based Education is a student-centric approach that focuses on measuring student learning outcomes.

The training program formally started with the recitation of holy Quran, followed by welcoming remarks by Mr. Ali Tawab Baloch, Incharge FDA. He welcomed the participants and shared the objectives of the training program. The training was organized on the directions of the Rector CUI to implement OBE in all academic departments of CUI. The Rector CUI addressed the participants and shared his vision and goals of the training. He emphasized that by implementing OBE, CUI aims to enhance the quality of education and produce graduates who are well-prepared to meet the demands of the industry.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Junaid Mughal T.I., Dean, Faculty of Engineering, CUI and Dr Haroon Ahmed Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, CUI Islamabad were the resource persons for the training. A total of 14 Chairpersons attended the training.

The training had eight sessions. The training covered the fundamental principles of OBE and its significance in modern education. It discussed effective assessment and evaluation methods to measure student learning outcomes. Participants learned about designing and developing curricula that align with OBE standards.

The training was highly successful. The training was very engaging and participants had fruitful discussions on different concepts of OBE and its role in improvement of quality of teaching. The participants were very enthusiastic and satisfied with the quality of contents and learning outcomes of the training. COMSATS University Islamabad is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering research excellence.

The certificates were awarded to the participants on successful completion of the training. A group photo was taken as a token of memory.



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