GUJRAT, Oct 30 (APP): The University of Gujrat (UoG) has urged students to pursue international academic and research opportunities and use their knowledge to address societal challenges at a seminar organised by its Department of Physics at Hafiz Hayat Campus.
Renowned physicist and UoG alumnus Dr Mohsin Ijaz, currently based in New Zealand, shared his academic and professional experiences at the seminar titled _From Campus to Career_. He encouraged students to pursue research, remain determined in the face of challenges and benefit from their teachers’ guidance to achieve professional success and contribute to humanity.
Dean Faculty of Sciences Prof Dr Adil Rashid, who presided over the event, said teachers had a responsibility to build students’ confidence and independence and prepare them for practical life. He noted that UoG faculty members had international academic and research experience and could guide students about higher education opportunities abroad.
Senior faculty member Prof Dr Tahir Iqbal Awan, who hosted the seminar, said the ultimate purpose of education and research was human welfare. He added that UoG physics graduates were pursuing higher education and research in more than 50 countries.
According to a university spokesperson, the seminar was organised as part of the Department of Physics’ alumni seminar series and attended by a large number of students. Chairperson Department of Mathematics Prof Dr Azad Hussain, Dr Ghulam Nabi and other faculty members were also present.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
