The Office of Accessibility and Inclusion (OAI) at LUMS is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and safe campus environment for all. Upholding the University’s core values of diversity, integrity, and academic excellence, OAI ensures that every member of the community can fully participate in and benefit from the LUMS experience. The two wings of the office are Gender Inclusion (GI) and Academic Accommodations & Accessibility (AAA). Through proactive support and empathetic engagement, the office works to remove barriers to learning and inclusion.
Highlights and Initiatives
Major Achievements and Milestones
- Finalisation of the first comprehensive LUMS Gender Review
- Four research papers based on the Gender Review presented at AERA, co-authored by Dr. Farah (Director, OAI)
- OAI staff completed Be REAL (Resilient Attitudes & Living) Immersion Training with the University of Washington—the first international cohort
- Initiation of internal planning to cascade Be REAL trainings at LUMS with support from LLI, focusing on resilience and inclusive pedagogy
Collaborations and Partnerships
- Partnership with the University of Washington for Be REAL training
- Collaborative programming with LUMSx and CAPS to strengthen outreach and inclusion initiatives
Events and Workshops
Trainings conducted on sexual harassment, gender sensitization, and pro-social behaviour
World Inclusion Day Panel explored gender, race, religion, class, and socio-economic factors in inclusion
Fail-a-Bration with Tinkers: a student-led event reframing failure as part of the learning journey
Awareness session on the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, led by Gender Inclusion Lead Shaharbano Raza at the Punjab Judicial Academy
‘Women in STEM Day’ celebrated in collaboration with LEI and the ‘Women in STEM Initiative’, focusing on achievements and challenges