UNESCO Representatives Visit Federal Urdu University, Islamabad, Discussing Open Science and Global Collaboration Opportunities
On October 17, 2024, at the invitation of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari, the Director of UNESCO for East Asia, Professor Shahbaz Khan, and the UNESCO National Professional Officer in Pakistan, Mr. Syed Muhammad Raza Shah, visited Federal Urdu University, Islamabad. A special lecture was organized in the university auditorium for faculty and students.
In his address, Professor Shahbaz Khan spoke on "Open Science" and "Artificial Intelligence," emphasizing the need to make scientific knowledge accessible to the general public so that society as a whole can benefit. He highlighted that the dissemination of scientific knowledge should be simplified, enabling all individuals to gain from it, rather than limiting it to a specific group.
The Vice Chancellor, while addressing the faculty and students, expressed his desire for the university's teachers and students to make a name for themselves and the institution on a global scale. He urged them to maintain a high standard of learning and continue their efforts to be recognized at the international level.
After the lecture, a meeting was held with the heads of departments, where the esteemed guests were introduced, followed by a question-and-answer session. Responding to one of the questions, Professor Shahbaz Khan shared that faculty and students can benefit from various UNESCO programs and stressed the importance of collaboration with universities in other countries to share knowledge and technology, preparing both faculty and students to meet the demands of the times.
In response to another question, Professor Shahbaz Khan mentioned that efforts are underway to secure projects for acquiring technology and laboratories, and discussions with companies in China and other countries are in progress.
At the end of the session, the distinguished guests were presented with shields, and the Vice Chancellor thanked them for their visit.
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