A 3-member delegation from University of Palermo, Italy comprising of Rector, Dean and Head Data Management and Programming visited COMSATS University Islamabad. The purpose of their visit was to explore possibilities of cooperation and collaboration with CUI. The Head International Office (IO) and In-charge China Study Center (CSC), Mr. Ali Tawab Baloch along with his team welcomed the delegates.
An official meeting was arranged with the delegates. It was chaired by the Dean Faculty of Business Administration, Prof. Dr. Khalid Riaz. HoD Management Sciences Department, Dr. Osman Sadiq Paracha; Principal Research Officer Management Sciences Department, Dr. Aurangzeb Khan; Head IO, Mr. Ali Tawab Baloch and his team were also present in the meeting. Head IO gave a presentation to the delegates to familiarize them with various campuses, milestones, strengths and achievements of CUI. Afterwards, Prof. Fabrizio Micari, Rector University of Palermo, also presented an introduction to his university and elaborated important statistical details and strengths of University of Palermo.
Concrete discussions were carried out between the representatives of both universities to initiate cooperation. After identifying various areas and possibilities to foster linkages it was agreed to start with student and faculty exchange under the Erasmus+ mobility program. Both sides agreed to actively engage in days to come for giving shape to the discussed ideas.
The delegation was also given a detailed tour of the Junaid Zaidi Library. They were very appreciative of the ambiance, centralized, automated and easy to access system of the Library.
At the conclusion, tokens of appreciation were exchanged and a group photo was taken.
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