By Hina Kiyani
ISLAMABAD: Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Prof Dr Zia Ul Qayyum has said the AIOU is exclusively focusing on raising the quality standards in both academic and research fields through collaborating with national and international universities as well as expanding its network across the distant geographical regions of the country.
He stated this while addressing a MoU signing ceremony between AIOU and Hazara University here on Monday. According to the MoU, both the universities will collaborate in teachers and students exchange program, joint academic and research projects as well other programs of mutual interest.
Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum said that within the limited time period of two years, AIOU has raised the standards of quality education by incorporating the use of latest ICT and provided educational facilities to the distant regions of the country and especially to underprivileged segments of the society by expanding its regional network system. He extended support to Hazara University by providing access to utilize AIOU regional centers’ facilities.
While addressing the ceremony, VC Hazara University Prof Dr Jamil Ahmad said that his university is primarily focusing on collaborating with different universities to enhance quality of education by providing latest facilities to it’s students.
He, further, said that it is a matter of great pride for Hazara University to sign MoU with AIOU which is a prestigious national institute of international recognition and fame especially in mass education. This cooperation would be fruitful to the students of Hazara University in all respects.
Dr Latif Gondal, Director, ORIC described the aims and objectives of the MoU. Both the Vice Chancellors signed MoU from their respective universities. Deans of all four faculties, Registrar and faculty members were present at the occasion.
