An eight-member delegation from Superior University, led by Dr. Sami Bajwa, Director ORIC, recently visited the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) for an insightful academic and institutional engagement. The visit served as a platform to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and learn from NUST’s dynamic research and innovation ecosystem.
During the visit, the delegation engaged with the leadership and staff of the RIC Secretariat and toured several leading schools, including the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS), the School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Science (SINES), the Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), and the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP). These interactions opened avenues for meaningful discussions on joint research, innovation, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
A highlight of the visit was Superior University’s presentation of its Employability Strategy, which resonated strongly with the host institution and sparked keen interest in future collaboration. The delegation emphasized Superior’s vision of producing future-ready graduates through industry linkages, skill development, and innovation-driven education.
The visiting team comprised:
- Dr. Sami Bajwa – Director, ORIC
- Prof. Dr. Arfan Jaffar – Dean, Faculty of Computer Sciences & Information Technology
- Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naveed Babur – Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Mr. Muneeb Ahmed – Director, CMACED
- Dr. Adnan Yousaf – Chairperson, Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Dr. Malik Javaid Anwar – HoD, Department of Aviation Management
- Mr. Hamid Masood – Deputy Director, ORIC
- Dr. Shafique Ahmed – Manager I&C, ORIC
Superior University extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. M. Junaid Khan for his valuable interaction, Mr. Waqas Shahnawaz for facilitating the tour, and the SINES researchers for their enriching discussions.
The University looks forward to deepening collaborations with NUST, particularly in twin labs development and reward/award mechanisms, strengthening Pakistan’s higher education and innovation landscape.
