The UCP International Office organized the visit of Dr. Fiaz Hussain, Associate Dean International Partnerships from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK to discuss opportunities for academic collaboration between the two institutions. Dr. Hadia Awan, Pro-Rector, UCP, along with leadership team welcomed the guest and discussed on the areas of mutual interest and opportunities for collaboration with Cardiff Metropolitan University. The delegate was also briefed about internationalization initiatives and ideas on establishing solid bilateral ties through different initiatives to promote academic exchange and research collaborations. Dr. Fiaz also had a session with students where he shed light on various academic programmes offered at Cardiff Metropolitan University and answered queries from the students. The meeting was followed by a visit to the campus facilities at UCP where Dr. Fiaz was appraised on various support services provided to students.
List of workshops/seminars/events around International Higher Education
Study in Ireland Education Fair
UCP International Office in collaboration with Education in Ireland (a government subsidy of Irish Government) is organizing an Education Fair at UCP on October 11, 2024 from 2 PM to 6:30 PM. 12 Irish Higher Education Institutes will set up their stalls and official representatives from these universities will provide information and guide students on higher education opportunities in Ireland.
Visit of delegate from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK to UCP
University of Nottingham, UK delegates visit to UCP
A delegate from University of Nottingham, Faculty of Engineering lead by Mrs. Lucy Rose, Senior Education and Student Experience Manager along with her team members visited UCP to discuss opportunities for academic collaborations between the two universities. Mr. Sikandar Sethi from UCP International Office, Dr. Amjad Iqbal, Dean Faculty of Computer Sciences and Dr. Rizwan Shad, Dean Faculty of Engineering along with relevant faculty members welcomed the guests and discussed on the areas of mutual interest and opportunities for mutual collaboration. The delegate was also briefed about the portfolio of University of Central Punjab along with different internationalization initiatives carried out by the International Office and Faculty of Engineering. It was discussed that both the institutions will continue exploring opportunities for academic exchange and research specially in Engineering programs. The meeting was concluded by vote of thanks by UCP International Office and Dean, FOE and presentation of UCP souvenirs to the foreign delegate.
Director Alliance Francaise visit to UCP
Funding your Future: Scholarship Opportunities for FoLL Graduates and Faculty Seminar
UCP's Global UGrad Students - USA
University of Central Punjab’s students, Maida Ajmal Khan, BS Psychology, Momina Arshad, BS Psychology and Musharib Hammas Aslam, BS Media and Mass Communication, are participating in the Global UGrad Programme on a semester exchange scholarship in the US.
Maida has been placed in Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, to study Biological Behaviors, Abnormal Psychology and Research Methods, Momina in Cottey College, Nevada, and Musharib is placed in California State University for Media Studies through a competitive application process from the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).
Pre-departure session with Students for Trip to China
The International Office at UCP conducted the pre-departure briefing with students proceeding on the cultural camp to China. The Lead Chinese Language Instructor at UCP, Mr. Sahir Mushtaq and relevant faculty Deans also participated in the session and advised students on their conduct and do’s and don’ts during their visit.
The students will participate in different Chinese language, history and cultural activities hosted by our partner, Sichuan Vocational College of Information Technology (SVCIT) in China to broaden their cross-cultural understanding and Chinese language proficiency skills
Flag Hoisting Ceremony for International Students at UCP
International Office at University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore conducted Flag Hoisting Ceremony to recognize the international students from different nationalities currently studying at UCP. The international students hoisted the flags of their respective countries in UCP front courtyard as a symbol of internationalization and to celebrate the cultural diversity at UCP. The worthy Pro-rector UCP, Dr. Nassar Ikram and respected Deans from each faculty also graced the occasion with their presence and appreciated the internationalization efforts of UCP to become a leading global university in teaching and research inline with its vision.
Venue: Flag site, Front courtyard near Auditorium building
Date: December 12th, 2022
Time: 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
International student’s cultural day celebrations organized by PHEC at University of Lahore
The University of Lahore, under the auspices of the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) organized an International Cultural Celebration Day on 29th November 2022 at UoL campus. The event was aimed at providing international students studying at Pakistani universities in Punjab to display their culture, arts and artefacts to promote multiculturalism and diversity at campuses. The International Office at UCP participated in the event along with international students currently studying at UCP to represent the cultural diversity at UCP campus. The pro-rector UCP, Dr. Nassar Ikram also graced the occasion with his presence and visited the stalls of different countries to appreciate the effort. Dr. Nassar stressed on the need to organize more events on similar theme to promote diversity of international students in Pakistani Universities.
Venue: University of Lahore, Raiwand Road campus
Date: November 29th, 2022
Time: 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM
