HYDERABAD, Oct 28 (APP):Sindh Indigenous and Traditional Craft Company (SITCO) participated in the Research Poster Exhibition, organised as a collaborative initiative with the Department of Sociology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
This initiative represents an important step towards bridging the gap between academia and the professional and development sectors by creating opportunities for meaningful engagement, knowledge exchange, and practical collaboration.
It aims to strengthen the connection between academic research and real-world challenges, while encouraging student engagement, volunteerism, experiential learning, and community-based initiatives.
Through such collaborations, SITCO envisions opportunities for joint research, field-based learning, internships, volunteer programmes, documentation of indigenous crafts and traditional knowledge, artisan engagement, community development projects, skill-building initiatives, and the development of practical, research-informed solutions to social and cultural challenges.
This collaboration marks a first step towards building a stronger and more sustained partnership with the University of Sindh and other academic and educational institutions. SITCO looks forward to expanding such initiatives and remains open to future collaborations that promote research, youth engagement, volunteerism, cultural preservation, and inclusive community development.
The Research Poster Exhibition was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Dr. Fateh Muhammad Mari, as the Chief Guest, alongside the Commissioner Hyderabad as the Special Guest.
Their presence and support added significance to this collaborative initiative, highlighting the importance of strengthening academia–industry partnerships and promoting research-driven, community-oriented development.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
