Seminar on Climate Change

• Friday, May 3, 2024

• CUI

• Planning Directorate and Human Resource Development

A seminar on “Climate Change” took place on April 30, 2024, from 11:00 am to 01:00 pm, for faculty, staff, and students of COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad Campus. The seminar was held at the BIC Building, SSBC Seminar Hall, Islamabad Campus.

The seminar's objective was to raise awareness among the wider audience through an interactive seminar featuring a Climate Change Game, providing the participants with a deeper understanding of the implications of climate change within Pakistan.

The event was conducted by Mr. Umar Sheraz, a Senior Research Officer at COMSATS University Islamabad, renowned for pioneering climate change insights through gaming. The workshop began with the recitation of the Glorious Quran. After a brief introduction to the issue, the participants were asked to play the game, which allowed them to develop an understanding of the relationship between various parts of the global ecosystem.

A good number of students from different departments of Islamabad Campus participated in the seminar. The participants conveyed their appreciation for the invaluable information and skills gained during the workshop.

This workshop was organized by the Directorate of Planning, Development, and Human Resource Development.

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Central Asian Republics: Challenges and Opportunities after US Withdrawal

• Thursday, March 14, 2024

• Business

• Humanities

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Seminar on "Strategic Planning and Foresight"

• Monday, March 4, 2024

• Business

• Planning Directorate and Human Resource Development

A seminar on "Strategic Planning and Foresight" was held on February 29, 2024, at Junaid Zaidi Library, Video Conference Room, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad Campus. The seminar aimed to elucidate the critical role of strategic planning and foresight in organizational success, with a particular focus on the faculty, staff, and students of COMSATS University Islamabad. Esteemed figures in the field, Dr. Aamir Murad, CEO of Management Excellence, and Mr. Umar Sheraz, Senior Research Officer at COMSATS University Islamabad, led the discussion.

The event commenced with the recitation of the Glorious Quran. Subsequently, Dr. Aamir Murad talked about the pivotal role of strategic planning in guiding organizations towards their objectives, while also enabling them to navigate the dynamic and uncertain landscape of today's world. By tailoring their insights to the specific context of COMSATS University Islamabad, attendees gained a nuanced understanding of how strategic foresight can surpass the institution's unique needs and aspirations.

Mr. Umar Sheraz further delved into the significance of foresight within organizational contexts. He articulated the process as a systematic exploration and anticipation of future trends, opportunities, and challenges that could impact an organization's objectives and operations. Through foresight, organizations can proactively identify emerging opportunities, anticipate risks, and adapt their strategies accordingly. This discussion provided attendees with valuable insights into how integrating foresight into organizational planning processes can enhance resilience, agility, and long-term competitiveness.

The seminar was organized by the Directorate of Planning, Development, and Human Resource Development.


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Seminar on Change Management and Interviewing Skills

• Monday, November 27, 2023

• CUI

• CUI

A seminar is being organized by the students of BS(BA)-7 (HR) and Ms. Zehra Syed, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 12.00 p.m. at SSBC, Ground Floor, Seminar Hall.

The seminar aims to acquaint the HR specialization students with the practical approaches of change management, why and when change needs to be incorporated in the organizations and reasons and the appropriate time for introducing change within the organization. The speakers invited are Mr. Aqib Saeed, HR Manager at IZOC Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Mohsin Jamal, Head of HR, Tangent Technologies and currently working as Vice President-Capital Cabinet, Pakistan Health Parliament. They specialize in the field of career development, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Students will gain knowledge of how interviews should be prepared. Practitioners from the industry will give hands on training to the students so that they can become fully aware as to how the market operates and how they can improve their skill set. Students from the senior semester can come and attend the seminar as it will be an interesting and interactive session which will give guidelines on successfully securing a job.

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"Life's Canvas; Where challenges paint growth"

• Friday, October 6, 2023

• Business

• Economics

"Life's Canvas; Where challenges paint growth" was the main theme of today's seminar.

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