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GCU hosts COP in My City 2024
The "COP in My City 2024" conference took place at Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Monday, drawing a diverse group of young leaders dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change.“Overcoming climate challenges in Pakistan requires the economic, political, and social inclusion of women,†said Mr. Fahad Shahbaz, Coordinator for the Prime Minister's Youth Programme in Punjab, while addressing the event. The conference, organized by Youth4Climate Pakistan in collaboration with UNICEF, UNWOMEN and Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, ...
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GCU faculty, student celebrate Independence Day
The faculty, staff and students of Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Wednesday celebrated Pakistan's Independence Day with a vibrant and patriotic ceremony. The event was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir, accompanied by faculty members, led the flag-hoisting ceremony and also planted tree.The celebration featured a variety of activities that highlighted the significance of the day, including the singing of national songs, inspiring speeches, an "Azadi Mushaira" poetry session, and a quiz competition. Mohammad Saad Farooq, the former president of the Nazir Ahme...
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Chinese Consul General Awards Scholarships to GC University Lahore Students
Chinese Consul General His Excellency Zhao Shiren on Friday distributed scholarship cheques to students of Government College University (GCU) Lahore at a special ceremony in the University’s Bukhari Auditorium. The event was also graced by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir.The Chinese Consul General Scholarships, initiated a few months back by Zhao Shieen amounting to PKR 2 million, were awarded to 66 students of GCU Lahore, including visually impaired Muhammad Nihal Roshan. A large number of female students were also among the recipients.The scholarships were specifically granted to ...
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Seminar celebrates GCU Alumni`s role in Nuclear Program
A seminar highlighting the contributions of Government College University Lahore alumni to Pakistan's nuclear program was held at the university’s Main Campus. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir chaired the seminar, organized by the GCU Alumni Network in collaboration with student societies, including the Jones Physics Society and Rafi Physics Society.In his address, chief guest Dr. Samar Mubarakmand (N.I, H.I, S.I), a distinguished nuclear scientist and GCU alumnus, mentioned that of the 140 individuals involved in the nuclear tests, 90 were technicians and engineers, and 45 to 50 were...
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GCU Lahore signs MoUs with five Iranian universities
An eleven-member delegation of Presidents (Vice Chancellors) from various Iranian universities visited the Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Monday to enhance academic and research collaboration. The GCU Lahore signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with five Iranian universities: University of Religions and Denominations, Hakim Sabzevari University, Quom University, Islamic Azad University, and Bu-Ali Sina University.The formal ceremony was presided over by the GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir and attended by prominent figures, including Punjab University Vice C...
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Another Milestone: 10th PhD in Physics under supervision of Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir
Government College University (GCU) Lahore celebrates another milestone with the successful completion of Dr. Rana Muhammad Ayub’s PhD in Physics. His dissertation, “Investigation of Spatially Confined Laser-Induced Metallic Plasma Parameters Evaluated by Langmuir Probe and OES,†was supervised by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir.Dr. Ayub’s public defense received commendations from external examiners, leading to the award of his degree. He is the 10th PhD scholar to complete his doctorate under Prof. Dr. Bashir's supervision. The GCU community congratulates Dr. Ayub on his sign...
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Olympic Day celebrations held at GCU
The Olympic Day celebrations were held at GC University Lahore, featuring a series of events organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Olympic Association and the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The celebration included a tree plantation ceremony and an Olympic walk from the GCU Main Tower to the Main Gate, emphasizing environmental sustainability and the Olympic spirit.The event was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir, who planted a tree outside the University’s Sports Hall. Several Olympians, including Secretary General of the Pakistan Olympic Association Mr. Muham...
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Senior Management Course participants visit GCU
A delegation of eleven senior bureaucrats participating in the Senior Management Course visited Government College University (GCU) Lahore. The delegation was welcomed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir, along with other senior faculty members. The participants, led by Faculty Advisor Mr. Aamir Fayyaz, were briefed about the history and management of GCU. Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Babar Aziz, Additional Registrar Dr. Shoukat Ali, and Political Science Department Chairperson Prof. Dr. Fouzia Ghani were also present. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir h...
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192 GCU employees receive long-awaited time scale promotions
A total of 192 staff members of GC University (GCU) Lahore, including 48 security guards, received their long-awaited time scale promotions on Friday. Education Minister Rana Sikander Hayat and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir handed over the promotion letters to employees, acknowledging their patience and perseverance."These promotions have been pending for several years, and it is a great joy to see our dedicated staff finally receive the recognition they deserve," Dr. Bashir stated.Paying the rightful their due removes anxiety from the society, said Vice Chancellor emphasizing the ti...
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Int`l Conference on Recent Trends in Mathematics held at GC University Lahore
The Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (ASSMS) of Government College University Lahore has hosted an international conference on 'Recent Trends in Mathematics'. The event, which attracted leading mathematicians from around the world, was graced by Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir, the Vice Chancellor of GC University Lahore, as the Chief Guest.The conference featured keynote speeches by distinguished mathematicians, including Prof. Dr. Abdul Hamid Kara from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, Prof. Dr. M. Tahir Mustafa from Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, Prof. Dr. Ashfaque H. Bu...
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Chinese Consul General announces scholarship for GCU IR students
Zhao Shiren, the Consul General of China in Lahore, has announced a scholarship from the Chinese Consulate for the students of the International Relations (IR) Department of GC University Lahore. Speaking at the department's Annual Dinner as the Chief Guest, he emphasized the esteemed status of this historic university, noting that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is an alumnus. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir was also present at the dinner."I know Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is an alumnus of GCU. We Chinese, the government, and the people, really have high regard for the Prime Minister...
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Prof. Dr. M. Nauman Aftab elected GCU ASA President
The Democratic Group secured a victory in the closely contested Academic Staff Association elections at Government College University, Lahore. The election committee, headed by Prof. Dr. Zaheer ud Din Khan, announced the results, with Professor Dr. M. Nauman Aftab elected as the new President with 178 votes. His opponent, Dr. Saima Iram from the Founders Group, received 152 votes.Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Shazia Bashir congratulated the new President and other elected members.Dr. Ghulam Murtaza Rai was also elected as the General Secretary, Dr. Saima Khan as the Vice President (Arts), Dr. ...
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Training seminars on high-quality research held at GCU
A series of training seminars on conducting high-quality international research were held at Government College University (GCU), Lahore for MPhil and PhD research supervisors. The event featured esteemed speaker Prof. Dr. Arshad Majid Mirza, a distinguished scholar in Plasma Physics and Fellow of Bochum University, Germany, who shared invaluable insights into the world of global research. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir was also present.In his keynote address, he emphasized the significance of choosing relevant and novel research topics, conducting honest and reliable work, and t...
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GCU, Punjab Probation and Parole Service sign MoU
The Government College University (GCU) Lahore and Punjab Probation and Parole Service signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held at the University’s Syndicate Committee Room. This strategic partnership aims to foster collaboration in various academic and community-oriented initiatives.The MoU was signed by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir and Director General of Punjab Probation and Parole Mr. Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. The signing ceremony was also attended by Dean Prof. Dr. Sultan Shah, Director of Academic Planning and External Links Dr. Fauzia Shaheen, and Chai...
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GCU holds seminar on peace, happiness for students
The Government College University (GCU) Lahore hosted a seminar titled "Peace and Happiness in Turbulent Times" on Thursday, organized by the GCU Alumni Network in collaboration with the University’s Jones Physics Society, Rafi Physics Society, and Electronics Society.The seminar featured esteemed speakers, Prof. Dr. Inam-ur-Rahman, a distinguished nuclear scientist and Professor Emeritus at the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), and Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir, the first woman Vice Chancellor of GCU Lahore.The seminar was marked by discussions on the role of education in national success...
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Student Urdu Conference held at GCU
The Urdu Department of Government College University Lahore organized its first-ever Student Urdu Conference, dedicated to exploring modern trends in Urdu language and literature. As many as 24 MPhil students presented their research theses at the conference.Minhaj University Dean Prof. Dr. Farukh-ul-Haq Noori, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir, Dean Prof. Dr. Sultan Shah, and Urdu Department Chairperson Prof. Dr. Saima Iram addressed the conference.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir discussed GCU's holistic approach to education, emphasizing that it fosters the ethical, cultura...
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GCU celebrates `Main Hoon Jahan Gard` by Farrukh Sohail Goindi
The Urdu Majlis of Government College University, Lahore jon Monday hosted a seminar in honor of the renowned author Farrukh Sohail Goindi's latest work, "Main Hoon Jahan Gard."The event was attended by the GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir, and former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Hassan Amir Shah.The book not only recounts Farrukh Sohail Goindi’s extensive travels but also serves as a reflection on the societal and political landscapes of the countries he visited, presented through the lens of his rich and engaging narratives.During the ceremony, faculty members and critics such as ...
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National Games` Top Performers Honored at GCU Ceremony
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan on Saturday celebrated the exceptional performances displayed by students from different universities at the national games.In a ceremony held at GC University Lahore, over 80 athletes and their coaches were awarded cash prizes by the HEC.GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir was the chief guest at the ceremony, which was also addressed by HEC Director General of Sports, Javed Ali Memon, and Olympian Khawaja Junaid.Addressing the event, Vice Chancellor Prof. Shazia Bashir remarked on the vital role of sports and other positive activities in mai...
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GCU hosts seminar on challenges of deep space missions
The Jones Physics Society of Government College University Lahore (GCU) recently hosted a seminar on the NASA Artemis Program, emphasizing the ambitious plans to return to the moon and venture onwards to Mars. The seminar featured a keynote address by Sir Mansoor Ahmad, a retired Associate Director from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.Prof. Dr. Shazia Bashir, the Vice Chancellor of GCU Lahore, also delivered remarks at the event held in the university’s Physics Seminar Hall. She provided insights into NASA's cutting-edge research and its achievements in space explorat...
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GCU, Turkish university sign MoU for student, faculty exchanges
A delegation from İnönü University, Turkiye, visited the Government College University Lahore on Tuesday and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering educational and cultural exchanges between the two universities.The delegation was welcomed at the University’s Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP), where they engaged with the faculty and students and visited the research facilities & state of the art machines.During the visit, the delegation was informed about the rich history of GC University Lahore, which produced notable alumni such as Allama Iqbal, No...
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