A team from the Department of Molecular Biology, Virtual University of Pakistan, carried out a collaborative questionnaire-based survey regarding the preparedness of Pakistani citizens for the COVID-19 pandemic. The study highlighted general awareness among masses about the corona outbreak and analyzed the precautionary measures taken at individual and organizational level to combat it. A paper titled “Is Pakistan Prepared for … Read More
Faculty of Science and Technology at Virtual University Pakistan Organised an Online Conference on Future Trends in E-Learning and Collaborative Working
An online conference titled “International Online Conference on Future Trends in E-Learning and Collaborative Working” was arranged by the faculty of Science and Technology, Virtual University of Pakistan on June 16-17, 2020. This remarkable conference which continued for two days consisted of eight sessions in total, four of which were plenary sessions and four were scientific sessions. The main theme … Read More
Department of Social Sciences and Humanities of Virtual University of Pakistan Organised a Webinar on “COVID-19: Challenges & Opportunities in Social Context”
Department of Social Sciences and Humanities of Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) arranged a webinar on “COVID-19: Challenges & Opportunities in Social Context” on Zoom at 11:00 am on 23rd June, 2020. The purpose of the webinar was to enlighten VUP colleagues regarding the expected challenges and opportunities of COVID-19 from the platform of Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, … Read More
Journal of Distance Education and Research by the Virtual University of Pakistan Publishes Vol III
Virtual University of Pakistan launched the online Journal of Distance Education and Research (JDER) in 2016 to provide an opportunity for researchers to dissimilate their valuable research work via this noteworthy Journal. Journal of Distance Education and Research (JDER) has published its Vol III in May 2020 by providing remarkable research articles. For wider multimode dissemination, its print version is … Read More
Directorate of Quality Enhancement (DQE) Organises Workshop on Quality Assurance in E-Learning with Collaboration of Commonwealth of Learning, Canada
Directorate of Quality Enhancement (DQE) Virtual University of Pakistan in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada organized a 2-days workshop on Quality Assurance in E-Learning on June 12 &13, 2020. The purpose of this workshop was to plug the gaps between policymakers (HEC) and implementers (Universities). The workshop provided the forum to all the participants from Quality Enhancement Cells … Read More
Virtual University of Pakistan and University of Agriculture, Dera Isamil Khan Sign MoU
Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) and University of Agriculture, Dera Isamil Khan (UAD) signed MoU for bilateral cooperation. In the wave of current epidemic COVID-19, Virtual University of Pakistan being a pioneer of e-Learning is helping other institutions to develop faculty expertise, quality content, and facilitating students at every level. This MOU is a continuation of this step. Rector Virtual … Read More
Biosciences Faculty Submits Projects for National Level Research on Coronavirus
The emergency situation that has arisen as a result of the corona pandemic has engaged scientists actively in research to combat the virus. With the spread of the COVID-19 in Pakistan, some national agencies have announced funding of projects for research in the field. Scientists from Virtual University of Pakistan have also taken an initiative and submitted various projects to … Read More
Virtual University of Pakistan’s Team Works on Drugs Discovering for Coronavirus
With the rapid spread of corona virus globally, scientists all over the world are focusing on finding drugs that can target the deadly virus. A research team from Virtual University of Pakistan, comprising Mr. Muhammad Shehroz (Instructor, Department of Biotechnology) and Dr. Tanveer Hussain (Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Biology) also worked on this aspect and has so far carried … Read More
Virtual University of Pakistan to Hold Its 11th Convocation at Multan
Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) commemorated the 11th convocation for its students of the South Punjab region at Multan. A total of 1048 students of BS, B.Ed., M.A., and M.Phil. were awarded degrees, certificates, and medals for 2015-19 and 2017-19 sessions respectively. Gold medals and merit certificates were also awarded to outstanding graduates. Degrees were conferred to the graduates by … Read More
The Virtual University of Pakistan Delegation Attends Inauguration Ceremony of Bio-Safety Level-3 Laboratory at the Institute of Public Health
Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid on April 29, 2020 inaugurated a Bio-Safety Level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory at the Institute of Public Health (IPH). A delegation from Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) led by the Rector Virtual University of Pakistan Mr. Naeem Tariq attended the inauguration ceremony along with HOD of Bioscience department Dr. Tanveer Hussain, Dr. Asif Nadeem (Associate Professor, … Read More