ON-CAMPUS ACADEMIC COUNSELLING SESSION FOR DSU STUDENTS BY REPRESENTATIVES OF UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO & UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

DSU’s IERC (International Education Resource Center) in collaboration with ‘EdTours’ organized an academic counselling session for DSU’s final year students in DSU’s ELT (Executive Lecture Theatre) on 21st Feb 2022, where they met face-to-face with representatives from ‘University of Colorado Boulder USA’  and ‘University of Houston-Victoria USA’.  During this counselling session DSU’s students sought guidance from US University representatives regarding various opportunities to study abroad in USA and the associated costs and application procedures.  The US University representatives from University of Colorado and University of Houston-Victoria answered student queries regarding degree programs of their interest and during the session a representative from USEFP (United States Education Foundation of Pakistan) was also present to interact with students and apprise them of various scholarship opportunities to study in USA.

QEC Session on Preparation of SARs for MS / PhD Programs

On 15th February 2022, Mr. Zahid Hussain (Director QEC, DHA Suffa University) conducted an interactive training session on the preparation of SARs for the MS / PhD program teams of Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Management Sciences departments in order to equip them with the necessary knowledge to participate in their respective programs’ upcoming self-assessment reviews. The session focused primarily on the importance of program self-assessment, not only as a foundation for a meaningful review of the strengths and weaknesses of the program, but also as a means to achieving continuous quality improvement as per guidelines of the HEC.

Mr. Zahid Hussain discussed the objectives, benefits and desired outcomes of self-assessment and explained the self-assessment process in detail. He highlighted the need for academic programs to take concrete actions to remedy areas for improvement identified through the self-assessment process. The program teams were apprised of the criteria and standards for self-assessment as per HEC’s self-assessment manual. Mr. Zahid Hussain also discussed feedback and survey forms and emphasized the need for departments to obtain and maintain a proper record of various surveys, particularly the employer surveys.

Industrial trip to Orient Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd.

An industrial trip to Orient Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. was arranged for the students of semester VII-B students enrolled in the Maintenance Engineering course of the Mechanical Engineering Department on Tuesday, February 08, 2022. Under the supervision of Engr. Safa Sattar, the students visited Orient Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd where they were able to observe the Maintenance, OEMs and the Health and Safety protocols practiced by the industry. A company representative guided the students through the whole process of overhauling, replacements, repairing and testing of the machinery. The trip was a great learning opportunity for students as it helped students relate many concepts studied in the classroom to real settings.

Industrial trip to Hussein Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

An industrial trip to Hussein Engineering Pvt. Ltd. was arranged for the students of semester V students who studied the Manufacturing Engineering course of the Mechanical Engineering Department on Friday, February 04, 2022.  Under the supervision of Engr. Adeel Asghar, the students visited Hussein Engineering Pvt. Ltd. where they were able to observe the Manufacturing Processes. A company representative guided the students through the whole process of melting, casting and all the further finishing operations that are done to get the final part. The trip was a great learning opportunity for students as it helped students relate many concepts studied in the classroom to real settings.

DHA Suffa University International Relations Department participated in Kashmir Solidarity Day program “Mukalma” on PTV.

The Faculty and students of International Relations attended Kashmir Solidarity Day program “Mukalma” on PTV. The show was hosted by renowned IR analyst, author and political commentator Dr. Huma Baqai, whereas, the ambassador to USA Asad Majeed Khan, former PM Azad Kashmir Sardar Atique, Hurriyat leader Mishal Malik and Chairman World Kashmir Conference Haji Rafique Pardesi expressed their valuable views and concerns over the issue of Kashmir and the changing dynamics of Pak- China- US relations.

Program Manager IR Ms. Sidra Ahmed introduced BS IR program of DHA Suffa University to PTV audience, and the students asked some very important questions to the panelists. Appearing on state television proved as a meaningful experience to the students of IR Department, DHA Suffa University Karachi

 

 

Industrial Visit to Integrated Dynamics Pvt. Ltd.

An industrial trip to Integrated Dynamics Pvt. Ltd. was arranged for the students of semester VII-B students enrolled in Aero-Dynamics (Elective) course of the Mechanical Engineering department on Friday, February 04, 2022. Under the supervision of Engr. Dr. Nauman Qureshi, the students visited Integrated Dynamics Pvt. Ltd where they were able to observe the Aero-Dynamics Principles. A company representative guided the students through the whole process and the different factors that are considered while designing an aero-dynamically stable vehicles. The trip was a great learning opportunity for students as it helped students relate many concepts studied in the classroom to real settings.