Pathways to Development Conference’ at LUMS Inspires Dialogue on Inequalities and Social Justice
The second ‘Pathways to Development Conference’, held at LUMS from December 18 to 20, saw prominent academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from within Pakistan, the Pakistani diaspora, as well as others working on Pakistan and the region gathered at LUMS to discuss issues vital to inequalities and social justice in the country.
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LUMS Energy Institute Launches research report on Pakistan’s energy sector
The LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), a research and capacity building centre with a focus on Pakistan’s energy sector, has unveiled a report titled Sustainable Architecture: Advancing Energy Efficient Buildings. The report addresses the acute energy challenge and how adopting energy-efficient practices in residential construction can drastically reduce loads.
IoBM hosts the International Conference on Business Management and Sustainability 2023
The Institute of Business Management recently hosted the two-day International Conference on Business Management and Sustainability (ICBMS). This first day of the event poised to be a pivotal gathering, attracting a diverse range of participants, including prominent government officials, experts from renowned educational institutions as well as senior corporate executives from leading companies in Pakistan.
LUMS and Punjab Prisons sign an MOU to collaborate on legal awareness and legal aid
An MoU aimed at adequate delivery of criminal justice, raising legal awareness, and improving the well-being of prison inmates has been signed between LUMS and Punjab Prisons, Government of Punjab. Under this three-year agreement, students and faculty at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School (SAHSOL) at LUMS will collaborate with Punjab Prisons to deliver paralegal training…
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Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex at LUMS to herald a new era of research & learning
LUMS hosted the ground breaking ceremony of its first green building, ‘Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex’, named after the former Chairman of Atlas Group and one of the founding members of LUMS. The Complex will be a hub of research, innovation and intellectual exchange at the University and house high-impact centres collaborating with industry and government…
LUMS faculty showcases Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded Project at the 78th UN General Assembly
Dr. Maryam Mustafa, Director, Saida Waheed Gender Initiative and Assistant Professor of Computer Science at LUMS, recently presented her project, ‘Awaaz-e-Sehat: Empowering Maternal Healthcare with Voice-Enabled Electronic Record Management’ at the 78th United Nations General Assembly. She was part of the session on ‘Artificial Intelligence for Accelerating Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: Addressing Society’s Greatest…
LUMS welcomes 1,200 students for Orientation 2023
LUMS recently welcomed a diverse cohort of 1,200 students from cities, towns, and villages across Pakistan at its Orientation. The Orientation featured a series of engaging events designed to help students transition to university life. Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS welcoming the new batch, said, “The LUMS community is committed to foster an environment…
Waste Recycling – An emerging future business
International Tetra Pack acknowledges Green Earth as the first company to give solutions to tetra pack recycling, the company has the capacity to recycle 450 tons of different types of plastic waste and 100 tons of packaging material. Pakistan is grappling with the whooping impacts of environmental degradation and global warming casting formidable changes to…
LUMS Energy Institute hosts seminar on advancing Pakistan’s Energy Sector
Pakistan’s leading higher education institution, LUMS, organised a seminar on ‘Advancing Pakistan’s Power Sector through Strategic Investments and Digitisation’, featuring renowned energy experts, researchers, and academics. The seminar explored the transformative potential of strategic investments in confronting the challenges to Pakistan’s power sector, such as power shortages, distribution inefficiencies, and outdated infrastructure. The seminar was…
Babar Ali Foundation Supports LUMSx to Make Digital Education Accessible to All
The Babar Ali Foundation (BAF) has pledged its generous support for LUMSx, a digital learning platform launched by LUMS. LUMSx is offering a rich set of diverse courses across various disciplines, making education accessible across socioeconomic and geographic barriers. Through LUMSx, the University will broaden its reach to provide high-quality education. Recently, LUMSx was formally…