Pakistan Open Data Conference 2025 Marks the Launch of National Open Data Portal
The National Center in Big Data and Cloud Computing (NCBC) at LUMS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI), hosted the Pakistan Open Data Conference 2025 in Islamabad. The event marked a pivotal moment in the country’s digital transformation journey with the official launch of the National Open Data Portal (NODP).
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LUMS Hosts UX Pakistan 2025: The Country’s Largest Design Conference Promoting Human-Centered Innovation for National Transformation
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) recently hosted the 8th edition of UX Pakistan 2025, the country’s largest and longest-running design conference, bringing together a vibrant assembly of designers, technologists, educators, and thought leaders from across Pakistan and beyond. With the theme “Design for Social Impact”, the two-day event marked a pivotal moment in the national discourse on design, positioning it not just as an aesthetic tool but as a strategic force for societal transformation.
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National Grid Company and LUMS Energy Institute and Host National Consultative Workshop on Power Sector Indigenization Road Map
The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC), formerly NTDC in collaboration with the LUMS Energy Institute, successfully convened the National Consultative Workshop on the Power Sector Indigenization Roadmap at LUMS.
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LUMS Energy Institute and NGC to Host National Consultative Workshop on Power Sector Indigenization
The LUMS Energy Institute, in collaboration with the National Grid Company (NGC), formerly NTDC, will host the National Consultative Workshop on the Power Sector Indigenization Road Map on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at LUMS, Lahore.
LUMS’ School of Education Showcases Impactful Projects at the Fourth Practicum Conference
The Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) at LUMS hosted its fourth annual Practicum Showcase Conference, featuring capstone projects by MPhil Education Leadership and Management students on April 28, 2025.
LUMS Law Clinic Launched: Bridging Legal Education with Public Service
The LUMS Law Clinic is designed to equip students with real-world legal experience while promoting access to justice and legal literacy. It supports a range of pro bono services—including legal representation in family and bail matters, and the provision of legal literacy sessions in prisons—delivered in partnership with the Punjab Prisons Department and Women Crisis Center, Lahore.
Center for Digital Asset Research (CeDAR) launched at LUMS
The Center for Digital Assets Research (CeDAR) at LUMS was officially launched on April 24, marking a transformative step for Pakistan’s blockchain and digital assets ecosystem.
Jazz Hosts Immersive Day at LUMS, Highlighting Digital Transformation
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, organized a vibrant Jazz Immersive Day at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), as part of a broader awareness campaign to showcase its transformation from a traditional telecom operator into a multifaceted technology conglomerate.
OGDCL Partners with LUMS to Establish CleanTech/EnergyTech Grant
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has awarded the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) a Cleantech/EnergyTech Grant to establish a dedicated space within its co-working facility. This initiative aims to support start-ups focused on cleantech and sustainable energy solutions, fostering innovation to tackle local and global climate challenges.
LUMS Career Fair 2025 connects top talent with opportunities
The Career Services Office (CSO) at LUMS recently hosted its Annual Career Fair, a flagship event that bridges the gap between academia and industry by connecting LUMS students with leading employers. This year’s fair brought together more than 200 renowned national and international companies who engaged with over 1,800 students and alumni from various disciplines.