Ignite CEO lauds world-class facilities at NICL; meets inspiring start-up founders
CEO Ignite, Mr. Asim Shahryar Husain, visited the National Incubation Centre at LUMS, Lahore (NICL) on April 5, where he praised the efforts of the team and the superior facilities saying, “This visit to NICL was an eye-opener… the co-working spaces, Makers Lab, training rooms at NICL are world-class.”
Mr. Husain, recently appointed to his role at the National Technology Fund and on his maiden visit to NICL, toured the facility and was given a comprehensive update on the progress at the Centre.
A Waiter, a Helping Hand and a Dream of a Better Tomorrow
The income and education inequality gap in Pakistan can seem insurmountable at times for those at the bottom end of the spectrum. But Ansar Ali, a waiter at Zakir Restaurant at LUMS, has proven that anything is possible with just a little help from those around you.
Saida Waheed Gender Initiative: Paving the Way for Gender and Sexuality Discourse on the LUMS Campus
Saida Waheed Gender Initiative: Paving the Way for Gender and Sexuality Discourse on the LUMS Campus
Saida Waheed Gender Initiative (SWGI) at LUMS operates as an academic center and focuses on bringing research and conversations around gender to the fore. However, a survey conducted by The Post, a student run publication, found that 60% of respondents were unaware of SWGI’s work.
Co-Founder Careem, Mudassir Sheikha Donates USD 2 Million to LUMS Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and Co-founder Careem, Middle East and Pakistan’s leading everyday Super App, has made a generous donation of USD 2 million to LUMS to establish the “Sekha Scholarship”. This scholarship will allow LUMS to reward the high performing undergraduate scholars at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), inspiring and nurturing a vision for strengthening the entrepreneurship roots amongst Pakistani students to leapfrog the country into a digital future.
NdcTech conducted its virtual recruitment drive on April 8, 2021, via Zoom. The session was targeted towards students pursuing their BSc degree in Management Science, Computer Science, Economics. or Mathematics, and are graduating this year.
Packages Group conducted its virtual recruitment drive via zoom on April 9, 2021. They targeted BSc Electrical Engineering and MBA students that are graduating in 2021.
ADDO AI conducted its virtual recruitment drive on April 5, 2021. The session targeted BS and MS Computer Science students that are graduating this year.
Zainab Siraj, Director HR, ADDO AI, started the session with a brief introduction about herself, her team members, and the company. Arslan Ihsan, Vice President, ADDO AI, then shared a brief history of the firm.
LUMS CES: Registrations Open for Online Evening Courses
The Centre for Continuing Education Studies (CES) is pleased to announce that registrations for its online evening courses are now open.
Designed and taught by acclaimed industry experts and academics, each course will provide an engaging and flexible learning experience. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate.
We invite you to explore our portfolio of online courses and embark on your learning journey today.
Professional and Personal Development:
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Advertising 101 (Course Fee: PKR. 15,000)
Coca-Cola Icecek Conduct Virtual Recruitment Drive for Their Management Trainee Program
Coca-Cola Icecek (CCI) Pakistan conducted its virtual recruitment drive on April 8, 2021 through Zoom. They targeted graduating students of BS/MS Electrical Engineering, MS Economics, and MBA.
Ms. Sharood Zafar, Talent Manager, initiated the session with a brief plan of the proceedings and then invited Abdullah Uneeb, Organizational Development Executive, to come forward and give an introduction of the company. He also briefed the participants about the organization, the CCI system, and what the company produces, distributes, and sells.
Alumni Homecoming 2021: Meet the Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Achievement Award Winners 2020
Eight dynamic alumni, across sectors and industries, at home and abroad, were selected for the Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Achievement Awards 2020. The winners, announced at Homecoming 2021, were congratulated by Vice Chancellor, LUMS, Dr. Arshad Ahmad; Rector, Shahid Hussain, and Director, Office of Advancement, Nuzhat Kamran at a special virtual ceremony.