LAHORE: Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate in various areas, including space science, GIS and climate research.

In this connection, both institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the LCWU on Friday, also agreeing to form a mechanism for integrated research and academic exchange in critical disciplines, such as environment, climate change, artificial intelligence, urban ecology, informatics, and disaster management.

LCWU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Uzma Qureshi and SUPARCO Member Space Electronics Raheem Sanaullahsigned the MoU.

It will also support satellite, aerial, and ground-based studies, facilitate the preparation of joint research proposals for national and international funding, promote capacity building of postgraduate students and researchers, and encourage organisation of workshops, seminars, and symposia, while leaving room for further cooperation in mutually agreed-upon areas.

Ms Qureshi appreciated the vision and efforts of Dr Nausheen Mazhar, Chairperson of the Geography Department and focal person for the MoU and emphasised that this partnership marks a significant milestone in connecting academia with national space technology institutions.

She stated that the collaboration is not only aimed at academic advancement but also at contributing to national resilience and development through evidence-based research.

The SUPARCO delegation included Syed Abdul Basit Bukhari, Director General Coordination, Faran Chaudhry, Director TD & SOP, Muhammad Mansha, Director SPARS, Majid Masood, General Manager SPARS and Farooq Ishaq, Manager HR & Coordination.

Published in Dawn, June 28th, 2025