LAHORE: Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS) represented Pakistan at the International Staff Week hosted by the Koç University in Turkiye to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

LUMS Office of International Affairs (OIA) is promoting collaborations with its international partners to expand the university’s global footprint and recognition. The office is continuously working on establishing new student, faculty, and staff exchange opportunities, having hosted various academic and cultural events on the LUMS campus together with international partners in France, Germany, Japan, and other countries.

Ammaar Bin Saleem from LUMS Office of Advancementwas joined by representatives from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America. During the event, the audience learned about several high-impact community programmes introduced by LUMS to promote access to higher education across Pakistan, including the National Outreach Programme, the Women Scholarship initiative at the Suleman Dawood School of Business, and the merit-based financial assistance and scholarships offered to eligible students.

Other highlights of the event included an exchange of general views about making higher education more sustainable through best global practices and creating knowledge-sharing opportunities to enhance global stakeholder engagement and cross-learning.

Commenting on Koç University’s programme, LUMS Vice Chancellor Dr Arshad Ahmad said: “For a sustainable future and wider international footprint, LUMS is exploring various channels to better present Pakistan on a global stage. “We hope this will lead to collaborations, exchange of ideas and dialogue.”

OIA Director Dr Furrukh Khan said linkages are the cornerstone of the assertive policy to assume a more prominent role in the educational sphere internationally. “As the world opens up after Covid-19 restrictions, LUMS will increasingly engage with other stakeholders at the national, regional and international forums.”

He said OIA will continue to look for more opportunities for students, staff and faculty to strengthen existing links and explore avenues for future collaborations.

Published in Dawn, July 17th, 2022