Maj Gen (Retd) Shaukat Iqbal, Managing Director P2GS, visited DSU on 24th-May-2022 and delivered a talk to DSU’s students on how P2GS can facilitate students in their plans to pursue a Masters from abroad and embark on an international career path after graduating from DSU. He also apprised students of the various Summer Camp opportunities DSU’s students can avail through P2GS.
Here are some of the highlights from the Sindh Higher Education Commission’s Research & Technology Showcase 2022. This exhibition was held on 19th-20th May and in collaboration with NED University of Engineering and Technology. With almost 340 projects displayed by researchers and students across the province, it was a momentous milestone in history. It was a pleasure to see innovative and state of the art solutions developed for real world problems.
During this event, CEID at DHA Suffa University actively participated and presented its startups including Slosh AI Solutions, Vivid Labs, Istehaar, and Handoff. The startups promoted their products and engaged in meaningful conversations throughout the two-day event. Details of these startups are as follows:
Slosh AI Solutions was founded in 2019 to develop smart assistive tools for radiologists. Their goal is to develop accurate and cost effective AI solutions for the healthcare industry. As of now, they are developing smart solutions revolving around chest x-rays.
Website: https://slosh.ai/
Vivid Labs is a Karachi-based startup that focuses on delivering immersive 3D experiences. They proudly presented their latest project, Next Gen Classrooms, at the Expo exhibition. The concept behind these classrooms is to utilize the technology of VR (Virtual Reality) to offer real-time experience. It allows students to visualize the lessons they are being taught in schools or colleges. Students and professionals approached them with inquisitive queries regarding the technology and its potential in the tech industry.
Website: https://vivid-labs.com/
Ishtehaar is an IoT-based solution, designed to evolve marketing strategies. Their basic idea is to attach HD screens on the back of automobiles to promote brands. This solution would eliminate the need of using enormous billboards and replace them in a tech-savvy manner. As it is a Final Year Project with an intention to become a startup, students benefited from the positive criticism and professional feedback.
Handoff is a social platform that serves as a common platform for people and celebrities. The idea behind the platform is to offer a platform where people can schedule and plan meetings with celebrities. This app offers accessibility without having anyone go through much trouble.
Website: https://handoff.app/
It was a refreshing sight to watch industry experts discuss ideas and offer constructive feedback. This event served as an opportunity for people to display their innovative solutions and landscape the tech industry of Pakistan. The day concluded with Mrs. Syeda Shela Raza, presenting an award to the Vice-Chancellor (Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Afzal Haque) and Dean (Engr. Prof. Dr. Johar Khurshid Farooqi) of DSU.
Under the supervision of Ms. Tehseen Azhar- Director of Alumni Relations & Senior Lecturer MS, a guest speaker session was conducted by Ms. Farah Sadiq Khan – Head of Marketing and Creative Services – BoloBlast Marketing Pvt. Ltd. on ‘Assertiveness & Criticism in Professional and Personal Life’. The session took place at DSU’s Executive Lecture Theatre (ELT) on Friday, 20th May 2022, for the students of the Professional Development course (BBA VII). Ms. Farah Sadiq Khan has 8+ years of industry experience with proven expertise in Team leadership, People Management and staff training & development, among others.
She gave students real-life examples of how assertiveness maintains the right balance in Personal and Professional life. She then explained criticism and its types in detail, with examples of how they can convert it for their positive development and growth. During the Q/A session, she gave her valuable insights regarding when and how to be assertive in certain situations in their professional life.
At the end of this valuable session, Ms. Tehseen Azhar presented a memento to Ms. Farah Sadiq Khan on behalf of DSU as a token of thanks.
On May 16 and 17, 2022, DHA Suffa University (DSU) participated in the International Conference on Future Trends of Quality Assurance in Higher Education 2022, organized by NED University of Engineering and Technology in collaboration with Ziauddin University and Sindh Higher Education Commission.
Mr. Zahid Hussain (Director QEC, DSU) presented a paper titled “A Conceptual Framework for Adoption of Quality 4.0 in Higher Education Institutions of Pakistan”, co-authored with Ms. Ayesha Mahmood (Assistant Director QEC, DSU) and Ms. Tatheer Yawar (Lecturer Department of Management Sciences, DSU). The paper addressed the challenges associated with implementing Quality 4.0 in higher education institutions of Pakistan by proposing an adoption framework, based on data analytics, automation, partnership, compliance and leadership, for universities to smoothly transition from traditional processes to a Quality 4.0 approach. The audience lauded DSU for its valuable contribution to research on quality assurance.
The conference was attended by keynote speakers and delegates from prestigious universities of Pakistan, Turkey, Bahrain, Romania and Gibraltar. The conference witnessed the presence of Mr. Ismail Rahoo (Minister for Universities and Boards, Government of Sindh) as the chief guest. Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Afzal Haque (Vice Chancellor, DSU) also graced the occasion on the first day.
The DSU Women Empowerment Society held a session on: “Strong Us…Issues faced by Modern Women” on 17th May 2022. The objective of the event was to create awareness about women empowerment and the strong role of the community in creating a conducive environment where both men and women can co-exist. All the speakers addressed the dire need to educate our students and society, at large, on the real meaning of empowerment and feminism which is not anti-men rather based on equity and the appreciation of each other’s rights. DSU feels that it is one of the important role of any educational institute to instill these important values in the generation to come. The session ended with certificate distribution by the chairperson of the society, Ms Subeika Rizvi and Q&A.
The English Program arranged an exclusive tête-à-tête to open up and speak ones’ heart and art out in a session called Heartalk. The purpose of the heart-to-heart was to resolve the challenges of adolescence in a congenial and constructive manner. The female fraternity of the English Program participated in the event.
