Dr. Najeeb A Khan has emphasized that university teachers require motivation and a strong will to produce innovative research, while also highlighting the need for the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to address its inadequate budget. He further suggested that Vice Chancellors of universities should be held accountable for maintaining quality research in their institutions.
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https://www.thenews.com.pk/writer/zubair-torwaliPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced to increase the amount of Honhar Scholarship Program up to Rs100 billion at a ceremony held at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. She also announced to provide interest-free loans up to Rs30 million for new businesses and startups for the youth, as well as one lakh e-bikes to students from next year along with establishing e-bike charging stations in universities and colleges of Punjab. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of education and vowed to remove obstacles in the path of the youth to ensure a better future for them. She also highlighted the need to teach children artificial intelligence, robotics, and other modern IT sciences, and announced the introduction of a laptop scheme for students soon.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1269502-maryam-to-jack-up-honhar-scholarship-programme-up-to-rs100bnPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif attended a ceremony at Bahauddin Zakariya University in Multan to award the Honhar Scholarship Programme. During the event, she interacted with visually-impaired and female students who recited the national anthem and Quranic verses, respectively. She gifted cheques to the scholarship recipients and commended all students for their achievements. The ceremony also featured a salute by Punjab Police and a documentary on the programme.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40341396/maryam-distributes-honhar-scholarship-chequesPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced a package to empower students through education and technology in Lahore. The package includes 50,000 scholarships awarded purely on merit, with plans to expand the program next year to cover 50,000 students and offer international scholarships. She also pledged to cover full tuition fees for those admitted to private or public institutions. Additionally, she announced an interest-free loan scheme of up to Rs30 million for startups and businesses. Furthermore, 100,000 free electric bikes will be provided to students, with plans to establish an e-bike manufacturing unit in Punjab through a partnership with a Chinese company. The CM emphasized the importance of education in artificial intelligence, robotics, and science and technology, and warned students against involvement in unrest and instead encouraged them to work for the country's betterment within democratic boundaries.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40341397/cm-announces-package-for-students-chinese-company-may-establish-e-bike-manufacturing-unit-in-punjabThe Indian government is working to transform the education sector through collaborations with global leaders such as Microsoft. The minister noted that these partnerships are crucial for this transformation, but no specific details about the nature or scope of these collaborations were mentioned.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/satya-nadella-announces-3-billion-investment-to-boost-ai-cloud-infrastructure-in-india-2/The rector of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) expressed admiration for the strong bond between Pakistan and Turkiye, citing their shared history and cultural affinity as key factors in their relationship. The university is committed to enhancing educational cooperation with Turkish institutions through initiatives such as language learning programs, faculty exchanges, and joint research projects.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1269775-turkish-envoy-visits-numl-discusses-improved-tiesUncertainty is surrounding the upcoming semester at colleges in Ontario, Canada, as a strike deadline approaches. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has been in negotiations with the College Employer Council (CEC), which represents the province's 24 public colleges, to reach a new collective agreement. If no deal is reached by September 10, a strike could occur, affecting over 500,000 students and 12,000 faculty members. The union is seeking improved working conditions, job security, and better pay for its members.
https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/uncertainty-surrounds-college-semester-in-ontario-as-strike-deadline-looms-1.7166428The Malaysian Polytechnic and Community College (POLYCC) has launched a Centralized Library System and an iPOLYCC Data Dashboard to enhance digital transformation in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. The systems, developed using the open-source KOHA system, aim to create an inclusive and sustainable digital library for Polytechnic and Community College communities. The data dashboard provides real-time data management, integrating information from the Higher Education Ministry's MYMOHES system, and offers comprehensive statistics on student numbers, staff statistics, and institutional management data. The launch was officiated by Muhamad Rumzi Mamat, Deputy Director-General (Planning) of the Polytechnic and Community College Education Department, at the Tan Sri Othman Merican Library in Politeknik Ungku Omar.
https://www.ipohecho.com.my/2025/01/07/polytechnics-and-community-colleges-drive-digitalization-with-centralized-library-system/