COMSATS University Islamabad and Macquarie University Australia Strengthen Academic Ties

• Thursday, October 3, 2024

• CUI

• International Office

COMSATS University Islamabad Welcomes Dr. Adnan Mehmood from Macquarie University Sydney, Australia

Dr. Adnan Mehmood, a distinguished lecturer from the Computer Science Department of Macquarie University Sydney, Australia, paid a visit to COMSATS University Islamabad on September 25, 2024. He was welcomed at CUI by the International Office’s team. Dr. Mehmood met with Dr. Farhana Jabeen, the Head of the Computer Science Department at CUI Islamabad, Dr. Hammad Omer (T.I), the Head International Office, CUI and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fasih ud Din Butt, a senior professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at CUI, Islamabad; to explore potential avenues for academic collaboration and research partnerships. After a brief introduction from both sides, the opportunities for joint research initiatives, student exchange programs, and cross-border innovation in the fields of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Engineering were discussed.

Subsequently, Dr. Mehmood delivered an engaging talk on ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT), packed with illustrations for students of CUI Islamabad Campus. The lecture attracted over 50 students from various departments and mainly revolved around the advancements and challenges of IoT in developing robotic and AI capabilities, particularly in the context of sensors and energy harvesting. He emphasized the need for extensive training of AI to understand and act in human-like context as AI is dependent on the data and information provided to it by humans. Afterwards, a question-and-answer session gave students an opportunity to interact and get more information on IoT and AI.

Dr. Adnan’s visit concluded with a thank you note from Dr. Hammad Omer (T.I.) acknowledging the insights and knowledge shared during the session. The visit marks a promising step towards future academic cooperation between CUI and Macquarie University.

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Macquarie University Professor Visits and Delivers a Talk at COMSATS University Islamabad

• Wednesday, October 2, 2024

• CUI

• International Office

Macquarie University Professor Explores Collaboration with COMSATS University

On September 19, 2024, Prof. Dr. Rahat Munir, Head of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Macquarie University Sydney, Australia, visited COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI). He was warmly welcomed by the Head of the International Office, Dr. Hammad Omer (T.I.) and his team. Following his arrival, Dr. Munir met with Prof. Dr. Sohail Asghar, Incharge CUI Islamabad Campus and Professor Dr. Saqib Gulzar, Dean Faculty of Business Administration.

The discussions in the meeting centred around possibilities of potential collaborations, including student exchange programs and semester exchange opportunities. Both sides explored ways to maximize the benefits for students participating in these initiatives.  The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both institutions expressing keen interest in further looking into avenues for cooperation in the near future.

Afterwards, Professor Rahat Munir delivered an insightful lecture to the students and faculty of CUI on ‘Managing and Surviving PhD Studies’, in which he explained the effective management and supervision of PhD studies. The students and faculty members of CUI Islamabad Campus attended the lecture physically while students of other CUI campuses attended virtually. As an experienced academic and supervisor, Professor Munir shared invaluable advice aimed at both current and prospective PhD students.

Professor Rahat Munir’s lecture proved to be a highly impactful event for COMSATS University’s PhD community. The students greatly benefitted from his expertise. At the end of the event, Head IO presented a CUI souvenir to the visiting guest and a group photo marked the end of the event.

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Senior German Diplomat Visits COMSATS University Islamabad

• Friday, September 20, 2024

• CUI

• International Office

Senior German Diplomat Visits COMSATS University Islamabad

Islamabad, Pakistan: A high-level German delegation, led by Mr. Jan Krausser, Head of Communications and Culture at the German Embassy, along with Ms. Shumaila Mubashir Abbasi visited COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) on September 16, 2024. The primary objective of the visit was to introduce the newly appointed diplomat and engage with German alumni working at CUI.

During the visit, Dr. Hammad Omer T.I., Head of the International Office at CUI, highlighted the growing interest among CUI students in studying in Germany due to the absence of tuition fees in German universities. He also informed the delegation that 35 German alumni are currently working at CUI across its seven campuses.

The German delegation clarified the importance of German language proficiency for studying in German universities and offered to connect CUI with the Goethe Institute in Karachi to explore the possibility of providing German language courses. They also clarified that German university rankings may not accurately reflect the true quality of German universities due to their reliance on non-tuition fee models.

Dr. Hammad T.I. briefed the delegation on CUI's previous collaborations with German universities, such as the University of Bonn, TU-Berlin, Heidelberg University, etc. Mr. Arif Awan, Senior Program Officer at CUI, proposed initiating cultural activities to bridge the cultural gap between Germany and Pakistan.

German alumni discussed various practical challenges they faced, including tight application deadlines, customs procedures for equipment donations, and the need for more support for academics attending conferences and workshops in Germany. The possibility of providing industrial problems to CUI academics for research was also discussed.

Overall, the German delegation was impressed by CUI and expressed their commitment to promoting German alumni and encouraging more students to study in Germany. They also emphasized their willingness to support CUI in any way possible, including providing cultural sensitization programs and facilitating collaborations with German universities.

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Visit of French Attaché to CUI (Monday 15th July, 2024)

• Monday, August 5, 2024

• CUI

• International Office

CUI hosted Ms. Sabine Vermillard, French Higher Education Attaché and Prof. Dr. Syed Jawad Hussain Shahzad from French Montpellier Business School at its Islamabad Campus on July 15, 2024. Prof. Dr. Saqib Gulzar, Dean Faculty of Business Administration CUI, along with officials from the International Office, discussed the Pak-France PERIDOT Research Project worth PKR 3.6 million, entitled, "Potential of ESG Investing for the Prosperity of Pakistani Equity Markets" under Phase-X. The project, led by Prof. Gulzar, would be executed in three phases.

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Visit of Delegation from the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamabad to Junaid Zaidi (JZ) Library, COMSATS University Islamabad

• Tuesday, July 9, 2024

• CUI

• International Office

Iranian Delegation Visits COMSATS University Islamabad, Strengthening Cultural and Academic Ties

Islamabad, July 3, 2024 – COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) had the honor of hosting a delegation from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Islamabad, marking a significant step in enhancing cultural and academic collaboration between the two nations. The delegation, led by Mr. Majid Meshki, Cultural Counsellor, included Mr. Abdul Rahim Motahhari, Head of the Public Diplomacy Section, and Mr. Mosharaf Jafari, Interpreter.

They were warmly received by Dr. Hammad Omer, T.I., Head International Office along with university officials.

During the visit, Dr. Omer highlighted CUI’s notable achievements, including the completion of 11 Pak-Iran joint research projects and the recent MoU with D-8 International University of Iran. He also mentioned the ongoing collaborations with Sharif University of Technology, Iran, and expressed eagerness to host cultural events at CUI with the support of the Iranian Embassy.

Mr. Meshki commended CUI for establishing the Iran Books Corner, inaugurated in May 2024, which has become a symbol of the strong cultural ties between Pakistan and Iran. He announced the presence of a delegation from five Iranian universities in Islamabad, invited by HEC, and proposed their meeting with CUI officials to explore further collaborative opportunities. He also emphasized Iran’s commitment to facilitating reciprocal student and faculty exchange programs.

In a gesture of goodwill, the Iranian delegation donated a collection of books for the Iranian Book Corner. Dr. Omer expressed deep gratitude for this generous contribution and reaffirmed CUI’s dedication to fostering strong cultural and academic relationships with Iran.

The visit concluded with mutual expressions of goodwill and a firm commitment to future collaboration, reflecting the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Iran.

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