Islamabad (GNP): Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage, Sukkur, launched its International Winter School/Camp 2027 in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan (IUCPSS).
The ceremony was attended by diplomats, academics, university leaders and distinguished guests, including Munsoo Kurimbaccus, High Commissioner of Mauritius; Prof. Dr. Zahid Hussain Khand, Vice Chancellor of Aror University; Prof. Dr. Habib Ali Bokhari, Member (R&D and Academics), HEC; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar, Director General, National Language Promotion Department; Prof. Dr. Ghulam Raza Bhatti, Vice Chancellor, Ziauddin University Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Tayyaba Zarif, Vice Chancellor, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU); Muhammad Murtaza Noor, National Coordinator, IUCPSS; Abdul Waheed, Campus Director, Iqra University, Chak Shahzad; and other prominent dignitaries and representatives of academic and cultural institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Zahid Hussain Khand, Vice Chancellor of Aror University, said the two-week programme would promote international collaboration, cultural exchange and academic partnerships. He said the initiative reflected Aror University’s commitment to providing students with meaningful international exposure and connecting them with scholars, institutions and cultural communities from different countries.
He added that the Winter School/Camp would offer participants opportunities to explore Pakistan’s diverse cultural heritage while engaging in academic discussions, creative activities and collaborative learning. Such programmes, he noted, help students develop broader perspectives, strengthen communication skills and appreciate cultural diversity.
Munsoo Kurimbaccus, High Commissioner of Mauritius, welcomed the initiative and observed that educational and cultural exchanges play an important role in strengthening mutual understanding and friendly relations among nations.
Prof. Dr. Habib Ali Bokhari, Member (R&D and Academics), HEC, appreciated the initiative and highlighted the importance of international partnerships, research collaboration and global exposure for students. He also assured the Higher Education Commission’s fullest cooperation in supporting such academic initiatives.
The participation of senior university leaders and representatives of national academic and cultural institutions reflected the growing importance of collaborative efforts to promote internationalization, cultural understanding and educational cooperation in Pakistan.
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The International Winter School/Camp 2027 will feature academic activities, intercultural dialogue, experiential learning and visits focusing on Pakistan’s cultural and intellectual heritage. The collaboration among Aror University, HEC and IUCPSS aims to strengthen international linkages in higher education and create new opportunities for students, researchers and academics to engage in cross-cultural learning and knowledge exchange.
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