Successful Completion of ‘RoboMaster Adventure – Fun-Filled Robotics for Kids’ Workshop (July 7 to August 13, 2025)
The Department of Physics, COMSATS University Islamabad, successfully conducted the RoboMaster Adventure – Fun-Filled Robotics for Kids, as part of the Summer Training Workshop and Certification Program – Summer ’25. The workshop ran from July 7 to August 13, 2025, and was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from participants and parents alike.
This six-week hands-on program was designed to introduce children to the exciting world of robotics, electronics, and programming in a creative and interactive environment. Under the expert supervision of Mr. Zeeshan Saeed, an experienced faculty from the Department of Physics, participants explored the fundamentals of robotics, including designing circuits, programming microcontrollers, and assembling functional robotic models.
The Department of Physics worked tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the workshop—from planning to execution—met the highest standards of academic quality and practical learning. Their commitment to innovation and experiential education was evident throughout the sessions, as students learned problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative skills while building and programming robots.
Mr. Zeeshan Saeed skillfully guided the students through both basic and advanced concepts of robotics, making learning fun, engaging, and deeply informative. His hands-on teaching style and ability to simplify complex topics ensured that even beginners could comfortably follow along and gain confidence in their skills.
The structured curriculum and safe, stimulating learning environment was provided by the Physics Department, highlighting how the workshop not only sparked interest in technology but also nurtured creativity and logical thinking in the trainee children.
The success of this workshop reinforced the Department of Physics' dedication to promoting STEM education and fostering curiosity-driven learning experiences among younger generations.
The department extends its gratitude to all faculty and support staff who contributed to making this workshop a resounding success. The positive feedback received has encouraged the team to expand such hands-on learning initiatives in the future, further enhancing the department’s role as a hub of academic innovation and community engagement.
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The INIT in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair in ICT4D team initiated and convened the first ever session of Accessibility Day at the WSIS Annual Forum on April 8, 2019.
The session was attended by over 25 participants hailing from following 9 countries i.e. Commonwealth of Australia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Ghana, Republic of Iraq, State of Qatar, Swiss Confederation and United Kingdom.
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We are pleased to share that COMSATS Secretariat is organizing a Virtual Training Workshop on “Enhancing University–Business and R&D–SME Collaboration for Innovation and Growth”, scheduled to be held on 27th May 2025 from 14:00 to 17:00 PST (09:00 12:00 GMT).
The workshop is being organized in response to key recommendations made during the 25th Meeting of the COMSATS Coordinating Council. It aims to build institutional capacity by equipping participants with essential skills to develop impactful R&D collaborations with SMEs, foster innovation, and drive sustainable development.
In this regard, the COMSATS Secretariat has invited nominations of 8 to 10 relevant participants from all CUI campuses. It is therefore kindly requested to nominate suitable participants from your campus. Nominations may include Faculty members involved in research or university-industry collaboration, Researchers and scientists affiliated with innovation hubs or technology parks, Programme or project managers in R&D-related areas.
Due to the limited timeline, you are requested to submit nominations directly to Dr. Mehwish Durani at mehwish.durani@comsats.org, keeping Dr. Huma Balouch (huma@comsats.org) and the undersigned in cc, by COB tomorrow, 20th May 2025.
For your kind reference, please find attached herewith the following documents received from COMSATS Secretariat:
The Zoom Link of the meeting will be shared by COMSATS Secretariat directly with the nominees on their emails.
We appreciate your timely cooperation and look forward to receiving nominations for this valuable initiative.
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshop on "Team Work & Leadership" on February 18, 2025. This PEC-approved CPD activity was conducted by Engr. Yasir Abbas, General Manager at Air Weapons Complex, NESCOM.
The workshop aimed to empower professionals with essential leadership skills to face future challenges. Engr. Yasir Abbas, an expert in project management, engineering, and strategic planning, shared his insights on teamwork, team building, leadership styles, and team dynamics. Participants gained a historical perspective on leadership and explored the stages of team development. The session also emphasized great team indicators and the significance of sharing experiences in professional environments.
The workshop attracted engineering professionals, faculty members, and students eager to enhance their leadership and teamwork abilities. The interactive session provided valuable takeaways on how effective teamwork leads to organizational success. The event was coordinated by Engr. Arsalan Hussain, Lecturer DME, who ensured smooth organization and engagement throughout the session.
At the conclusion of the workshop, Director Campus, Prof. Muhammad Abid, T.I., and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Arslan Ahmed, presented the guest speaker a souvenir as a token of appreciation for his exceptional contribution to the event. The gesture highlighted the university's commitment to recognizing and honoring excellence in professional development and leadership.
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CUI Planning Directorate and Human Resource Development
A 3-day workshop on Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Test was arranged for February 25-27, 2022. The venue for the event was COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad Campus.
The workshop aimed to familiarize participants with the various sections of the GRE General Test. It was jointly delivered by Ms. Saba Bahareen Mansur from the Humanities Department and Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed from the Mathematics Department, Islamabad Campus.
Day 1 comprised two sessions led by Ms. Saba Bahareen Mansur, who provided an overview of the GRE test and covered Verbal Strategies, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. On Days 2 and 3, Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed covered Quantitative Strategies, Comparison Strategies, and Reasoning Strategies.
A significant number of participants attended the workshop and found the information provided highly beneficial.
This workshop was organized by the Directorate of Planning, Development and Human Resource Development.
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