LUMS Hosts 2nd Symposium on Battery Electric Vehicles in Pakistan
LUMS hosted the 2nd Symposium on Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Pakistan in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, World Bank, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Focused on ‘Accelerating the Electric Mobility Transition in Pakistan’ this year, the symposium brought together senior leaders, policymakers, academics, and industry experts. The event featured distinguished speaker sessions and panel discussions on progress, challenges, and ways for electrification of transportation in the country in line with global trends.
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Global Entrepreneurship Conference at LUMS Fosters Innovation and Collaboration
LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) partnered with IDEA Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the non-profit Umeed, to host a three-day global event from March 4 – 6, 2024. The MIT-LCE Global Entrepreneurship Conference at LUMS brought together a dynamic community of entrepreneurs, academics, students, investors, and influential figures.
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CIMPA School at LUMS – Fostering a global community for mathematical excellence
The Department of Mathematics at LUMS has been designated as the Emerging Regional Centre of Excellence (ERCE) for its significant contributions to the promotion of mathematics in the region. This recognition has been conferred by the Commission of Developing Countries of the European Mathematical Sciences, acknowledging LUMS as a leading institution in fostering mathematical education and research in the region.
Leveraging its international standing, the Department of Mathematics is hosting the prestigious CIMPA Research School on Algebra and Algebraic Geometry for Applications, scheduled from February 26 to March 8, 2024.
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LUMS Students and Recruiters Network at Annual Career Fair 2024
Ranked at top in graduate employability in Pakistan by QS Employability Rankings, 95% of LUMS 2022 graduates were employed within 6 months. The dedicated efforts of the LUMS Career Services Office (CSO) and University’s 1,800 strong network of recruiting partners plays a pivotal role in this. The Annual Career Fair, hosted by the CSO, is instrumental in connecting leading employers with LUMS’ diverse population of students from various disciplines. Over 200 nationally and internationally reputed organisations participated this year at the LUMS Annual Career Fair 2024 to engage with 1000+ students.
Jointly funded E-Mobility center at LUMS aims to drive electric vehicle innovation in Pakistan
The E-Mobility Research and Development Center, established at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering on LUMS’ Lahore campus, was inaugurated. This center, jointly funded by the United States government and Lahore University of Management Sciences, aimed to promote the widespread use of electric vehicles in Pakistan by supporting advancements in locally designed electric vehicles, battery solutions, associated electronics, and technical standards.
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.
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…
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…