In what was a true reunion, in every sense of the word, the Islamabad and KPK alumni community came together on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at The Monal Resturant, Islamabad for their annual Islamabad and KPK Alumni Reunion. After more than a while away from physical meet-ups, the alumni were buzzing with excitement to finally have an opportunity to reconnect. Not only was the reunion a chance for the community to get together again in-person, but also to engage and interact with leadership from their alma mater as Mr. Shahid Hussain, Rector, Dr.
In Conversation with Dr. Haniya Azam, Awardee Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence 2021-22
Dr. Haniya Azam is recognised by her students and colleagues at LUMS and young students who participate in Math Circles, as an exceptional teacher dedicated to helping all students master mathematics. She identifies students’ anxiety about mathematics and then takes them on a journey to build their understanding of (often abstract) mathematical concepts. She does this through meticulous design of her courses, engaging lectures and demonstrations, and a range of assessment tasks and feedback.
Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) hosts the 1st Practicum Showcase Conference
More than 350 students, alumni, academic professionals, heads of eminent universities, schools, NGOs and education experts gathered on April 28, 2022, at the Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) for the 1st Practicum Showcase Conference. The MPhil Education Leadership and Management (ELM) batch of 2020, 2021 and 2022 presented their capstone research projects which was the culmination of two years of learning and hard work at SOE. The projects were displayed through exciting gallery walk presentations and engaging panel discussions.
In Conversation with Dr. Muhammad Hamad Alizai, Awardee Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence 2021-22
Dr. Muhammad Hamad Alizai is an exceptional computer science teacher who makes enduring contributions to his peers’ and his students’ learning. His commitment to improving teaching through the Learning Institute demonstrates exceptional educational leadership.
LUMS Alum Receives Prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Usama Javed Mirza (BSc 2013), a graduate of the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering at LUMS, has been awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, which aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. Usama will be joining the University of Cambridge to pursue a PhD in Education and is one of 80 international PhD scholars selected for the Scholarship at the University this year.
To explore areas of collaboration and partnership in 5G research, a delegation from OPPO visited LUMS on April 20, 2022. The delegation included Mr. Stoney Liu, CMO South Asia; Ms. Yang Gu, Brand Director South Asia; Ms. Manyu Song, HR Manager South Asia, and Ms. Khizra Waqar, Public Relations Manager Pakistan.
Alumnus Mr. Anwar Kabir (MBA 2007), CEO Brand Spectrum, Mr. Mahad Arif, Senior Client Service Manager Brand Spectrum and Mr Saif Baig, Senior Manager PR and Digital Brand Spectrum were also present at the occasion.
Call for Nominations: Inaugural Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Service Excellence
LUMS is delighted to announce the Call for Nominations for the inaugural Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Service Excellence. Co-sponsored by the Vice Chancellor’s Office and Human Resources, this is a first-of-its kind university-wide award that recognises the value that staff members bring to the LUMS community and their outstanding contributions to the University.
“Each award recognises the exceptional contributions and services of individual staff members, who have gone beyond their position,” says Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS.
COO, GFC Fans, Visits LUMS and Pledges Support to the National Outreach Programme
On April 20, 2022, Chief Operating Officer, GFC Fans, Mr. Nabeel Ahmed Ilyas visited LUMS, and met with Director Advancement, Ms. Nuzhat Kamran. Chief Executive Officer, Brand Spectrum and LUMS Alumnus, Mr. Anwar Kabir (MBA 2007), Deputy Manager - Grants & Major Gifts, Office of Advancement, Mr. Muhammad Imran Nadeem and Partnerships Liaison, Office of Advancement, Ms. Sadaf Rehman, were also present at the occasion.
In a moment of great pride for LUMS, the President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, and the Governor of Punjab at that time, Chaudhry Sarwar, awarded two prominent LUMS alumni with the prestigious Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in ceremonies at the President House and Governor House respectively on this year’s Pakistan Day. The national award was conferred on them for excellence in their chosen fields.
The Upper Indus Basin is one of the most vulnerable basins when it comes to water and ice as a resource, and has witnessed many hydrosphere-related disasters, including glacial lake outburst floods, debris flows, and landslides, as well as rapid erosion and sedimentation. To review the work of stakeholders in these areas in Bhutan and Pakistan, a workshop was held at LUMS on March 28-29.