The University Council of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) appointed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pranee Sungkatavat as the Acting President of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University on 2 October 2020. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pranee started her new role on 5 October 2020. Further to the Royal Command appointing the Chair and the Distinguished Members of the University Council on 21 September 2020, … Read More
Virtual University of Pakistan Participated in First Ever Virtual Educational Expo
The News Education Expo 2020, an annual initiative of the Jang Media Group, is being held online this year on August 24, 2020 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic to provide first-hand information to prospective students about universities, academic programmes, fee structure and scholarships while keeping them safe from the coronavirus. With this virtual exhibition the students were able … Read More
Department of Molecular Biology – Virtual University of Pakistan Arranged Symposium Titled “Hepatitis: Finding the Missing Millions”
An online symposium titled “Hepatitis: Finding the Missing Millions” was hosted by the Department of Molecular Biology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore in collaboration with Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, The University of Agriculture, D.I. Khan and National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS), Pakistan on August 6, 2020. The conference started with recitation of verses from Holy Quran. Mr. Naeem Tariq, … Read More
Virtual University of Pakistan Organized Webinar on Self-Growth and Self Exploration: New Avenues in Positive Psychology during COVID-19 Pandemic
The Department of Psychology, Virtual University of Pakistan organized a one-day webinar on “Self-Growth and Self Exploration: New Avenues in Positive Psychology during COVID-19 Pandemic” through Zoom on September 15, 2020. The webinar was intended to provide a platform for deliberations and discussions with a focus on positive aspects of COVID-19 for the community. Mr. Naeem Tariq, Rector, Virtual University … Read More
Department of Mass Communication – Virtual University of Pakistan Organized Webinar on “COVID-19: Impact and Role of Mass Media during Pandemic”
The Department of Mass Communication, Virtual University of Pakistan organized a one-day webinar titled “COVID-19: Impact and Role of Mass Media during Pandemic” on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The purpose of the webinar was to highlight the role and impact of mass media during the pandemic situation; the speakers discussed how COVID-19 has changed media engagements, posed new challenges and … Read More
Virtual University of Pakistan Organised Webinar on “Initiatives and Issues in Online Higher Education”
The Department of Education, VUP organized a webinar on September 01, 2020 on the topic “Initiatives and Issues in Online Higher Education’. The Chief Guest was Prof. Dr. Fazal A. Khalid (S.I.), Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission. The guest speakers included Prof. Dr. Nabi Bux Jumani, Acting President from IIUI; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Director QEC, UOS; Prof. Dr. Nasir … Read More
Virtual University of Pakistan Signed First Ever Online MOU
Virtual University of Pakistan signed first ever online MOU with The Women University Multan. MOU ceremony was held online which was attended by Mr. Naeem Tariq, Rector Virtual University of Pakistan, Prof. Dr. Uzma Quraishi, Vice Chancellor of The Women University Multan and principal officers of both Universities. Virtual University of Pakistan being the top University in ICT based education … Read More
One Day Webinar “Impact of COVID-19 on Pakistan’s Economy: Current and Future Implications” by Virtual University of Pakistan
ORIC Department of Virtual University of Pakistan in collaboration with Department of Management Sciences organized a One Day Webinar titled “Impact of COVID-19 on Pakistan’s Economy: Current and Future Implications”. The purpose of this webinar was to understand the impact of COVID-19 on global economic scenario and specifically with reference to Pakistan as COVID-19 jolted the economic giants of the … Read More
Virtual University of Pakistan Conducted Webinar on “Public Health Policies and Community Response towards COVID-19”
The Department of Sociology, Virtual University of Pakistan arranged a webinar on “Public Health Policies and Community Response towards COVID-19” through Zoom on August 21, 2020. The purpose of the webinar was to explore the areas of social care and responsibilities of the community during COVID-19 and to analyze the public health policies and practices by discussing social and economic … Read More
The Institute of Public Health (IPH) and the Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) Work Together to Promote Education
The Institute of Public Health (IPH) and the Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) are strengthening the ongoing cooperation between both the institutions by launching diploma courses/programs in different subjects of the public health. The IPH will also share Covid-19 samples with VU Laboratory for research and study purpose. IPH Dean, Prof Dr. Zarfi Shan Tahir said this after the visit … Read More