Kotli AJK - March 08, 2024 - The Training and Development Wing of the National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC) recently organized a groundbreaking two-day training program on Industry-Academia Liaison held on March 5th and 6th, 2024. This program was hosted by the University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir aimed to provide strategic and operational guidance to senior management and faculty of business schools with focus on fostering strong connections with businesses and communities to advance their institutional missions.

Prof. Dr. Faheem Ghazanfar, Dean, faculty of Management Sciences and Dr. Syed Zahoor Hassan (Prof. Emeritus), Former Vice Chancellor of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Lahore lent his expertise as the initiator and facilitator for the training program.  The event witnessed a robust participation of over 30 individuals, including Deans, Directors, ORIC representatives and Heads of Departments (HODs) from universities spanning the length and breadth of Pakistan. To enhance the practicality of the training representatives from the banking sector and hospitality industry were invited to share their insights and challenges in developing collaborations with business schools. Prof. Dr. Rahmat Ali Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Kotli has also graced the event with his participation.

Prof. Dr. Faheem Ghazanfar thanked all the participants, especially Dr. Syed Zahoor Hassan and NBEAC Team, for traveling from far-off areas and delivering training sessions. He reiterated that this is just the beginning of industry liaison and they are planning to position their university not only for upcoming trainings but also as a hub of liaison with the industry.

INDUSTRY ACADEMIA LIAISON - Day 1

The University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir is proud to have played a key role in bringing together influential stakeholders to advance collaborative partnerships between education and business sectors. This marks a historic first for the University and it is committed to employing every possible means to facilitate faculty development and foster industry liaison.

INDUSTRY ACADEMIA LIAISON - Day 2