RAWALPINDI: Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) and Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in research, faculty and student exchange programmes, academic activities and other areas of mutual interest.<\/p>\n
The MoU was signed during the visit of a high-level delegation from Nazarbayev University to PMAS-AAUR. The delegation included Prof Rehan Sadiq, Provost of Nazarbayev University, Mr Daniyar Duimagambetov, Director, Department of Marketing, Nazarbayev University, and other university officials.<\/p>\n
Dr Aitazaz A. Farooque, Associate Dean at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Canada, was also present on the occasion. He played an important role in facilitating the visit and strengthening academic linkages between the institutions.<\/p>\n
PMAS-AAUR Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman welcomed the visiting delegation. The Registrar, Deans, Directors, heads of various departments and other senior university officials were also present.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman briefed the delegation on the academic and research activities of PMAS-AAUR, its ongoing development projects and major initiatives aimed at improving the quality of higher education and research.<\/p>\n
The Vice Chancellor said international academic partnerships were important for strengthening research capacity, sharing expertise and creating new opportunities for faculty members and students.<\/p>\n
Prof Rehan Sadiq briefed the participants about Nazarbayev University, its academic programmes, research strengths, modern facilities and international outlook. He appreciated the academic and technological initiatives being pursued by PMAS-AAUR and expressed the hope that the partnership would result in meaningful and sustainable collaboration between the two universities.<\/p>\n
During the visit, the delegation toured several advanced research and innovation facilities at PMAS-AAUR, including the Center for Precision Agriculture (C4PA), National Center of Industrial Biotechnology (NCIB), Green Al Hydroponic Unit, and Centre for Modern Agriculture & Water-Efficient Technologies.<\/p>\n
The visitors showed keen interest in the university\u2019s advanced research facilities, modern technologies and specialised equipment.<\/p>\n
The visit concluded with the exchange of souvenirs as a gesture of goodwill and friendship between PMAS-AAUR and Nazarbayev University.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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