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February 2024

Kinnaird’s “4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities” 26th-28th February 2024: (Day 1)

Day & Date: Tuesday, 26^th February 2024

No of Participants: 1000

Venue: New Auditorium, Kinnaird College for Women University

Session Details:

Office of Research Innovation & Commercialization and Kinnaird Business Incubation Center, Kinnaird College for Women organized it’s “Kinnaird’s 4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities” from 26^th to 28^th February 2024. The scope of the conference covered all aspects of Social Sciences and Humanities. More than 400 papers from about 50 National and International Universities were presented in about 40 Technical Sessions in the 1-day conference.

Principal Kinnaird College, Dr Rukhsana David has given the closing remarks regarding the overall event and shared her thoughts on Kinnaird College for women excelling in Social Sciences and Humanities. Certificates were distributed among the presenters and participants. And awards were distributed among the chief guests, guests and involved departments of Kinnaird College.

Kinnaird’s “4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities” 26th-28th February 2024: (Day 2)

Day & Date: Tuesday, 27^th February 2024

No of Participants: 1000

Venue: New Auditorium, Kinnaird College for Women University

Session Details:

Kinnaird’s “4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities” 26th-28th February 2024: (Day 3)

Day & Date: Tuesday, 28^th February 2024

No of Participants: 1000

Venue: New Auditorium, Kinnaird College for Women University

Session Details:

Business Idea Poster Competition- 2024

Day & Date: Tuesday, February 27th 2024

No of Participants: 20

Venue: Kinnaird College for Women Lahore.

Resource Person:

Dr Paul R. Edleman , Professor, Political Science and Communication, Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL
Farah Habib, Associate Professor of English, Bristol Community College

Session Details:

Kinnaird Business Incubation Center / ORIC organized a business idea poster competition in Kinnaird College for Women (KCW), Lahore – Pakistan on 27th February 2024. Prof. Dr Paul R. Edleman and Ms. Farah Habib were the resource persons to evaluate the Business Idea posters. Cash Prizes were distributed to the 1st three winners.

March 2024

A workshop on Machine Learning Applications

Day & Date: Monday, March 6^th 2024

No of Participants: 40

Venue: Kinnaird College for Women Lahore.

Resource Person: Dr. Zia Ul Rehman

Session Details:

A workshop on Machine Learning Applications, organized by the Department of Accounting and Finance in collaboration with Kinnaird ORIC and Business Incubation Center at Kinnaird College for faculty members and students of Kinnaird College for Women Lahore.

Seminar on "Berlin Startup Ecosystem: Expansion Program for Pakistani Startups to Berlin and Europe"

Seminar on “Berlin Startup Ecosystem: Expansion Program for Pakistani Startups to Berlin and Europe”

Day & Date: Monday, March 18th 2024

No of Participants: 50

Venue: Video Conferencing Room, Kinnaird College for Women Lahore.

Resource Person: Dr. Dr. Talat Mahmood

Session Details:

Berlin Startup Ecosystem: Expansion Program for Pakistani Startups to Berlin and Europe” by Dr. Dr. Talat Mahmood focused on fostering collaboration and growth opportunities between the startup ecosystems of Berlin and Pakistan, particularly for Pakistani startups looking to expand their presence in Europe. Dr. Talat Mahmood’s program aimed to bridge the gap between these two vibrant startup ecosystems by providing Pakistani startups with access to resources, mentorship, networkin opportunitie and funding channels available in Berlin and Europe. The program’s overarching goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-border partnerships that benefit both regions. The speaker shared invaluable insights on expanding Pakistani startup into the European and German markets. This is an amazing opportunity for young entrepreneurs to receive strategic advice and insight from an experienced industry professional.

June 2024

Completion of Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF) 27th JUNE 2024

The Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF) provides small grants to teams of two or more U.S. citizen #ExchangeAlumni to carry out policy-inspired community service projects both in the United States and around the globe.

Successful Startups of 2nd Cohort 2024

With the generous support of Higher Education Commission, Kinnaird ORIC and Business Incubation Center in Kinnaird College for Women (KCW), Lahore – Pakistan has been established and now working successfully towards providing support to researchers and young entrepreneurs who are interested in developing early-stage business ventures. Kinnaird Business Incubation Center launches its 2nd Cohort of 18 STARTUPS (7 Physical & 11 Virtual) (as per HEC’s guidelines & policy) on 12th June 2024 and its routine working started on 13th June 2024.

August 2024

A mentorship session on "Market Sizing and Growth Hacking for Startups"

Kinnaird ORIC and Business Incubation Center is going to conduct a mentorship session on “Market Sizing and Growth Hacking for Startups” for its 2nd Cohort 2024 on Wednesday, 11th September 2024.

Speaker:

Mr. Ali Butt

CEO Safri Travels & Tours PVT LTD.

CEO Markeyters

CEO Wall Mart Art & Communication

A talk by Dr. Danish Mustafa, Professor of Critical Geography from King's College London, Aug 16, 2024

The Department of International Relations (in collaboration with ORIC), organized a highly invigorating talk by Dr. Danish Mustafa, Professor of Critical Geography from King’s College London. The topic was “Different Meanings of Water in the context of Swat” and it provided immense learning to all the students and participants.

Student Council Interactive Session with Principal Dr. Irum Anjum, 26 Aug 2024

Trademarks & Copyrights of 2nd Cohort 2024 ( Aug 20, 2024)

Kinnaird Business Incubation Center has registered 12 Trademarks and 16 Copyrights in 2nd Cohort 2024. Last year KBIC registered 8 Trademarks. It is ultimately a great achievement for Kinnaird Business Incubation Center.

Training at Kinnaird College for Women University on the OBE Framework (23 Aug, 2024)

Training on 'Research & Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals' Aug 26, 2024

Training conducted on ‘Research & Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals’ as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Conference held at Kinnaird College, in collaboration with the ORIC & KBIC.

Humqadam Application Launch- Haladia Hall 27 Aug, 2024

September 2024

A seminar paving the Path- Transforming ADR in Pakistan on Sep 19, 2024

The Law Department organized with the collaboration of ORIC a seminar titled ‘Paving the Path- Transforming ADR in Pakistan’ on the future of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Pakistan. U.S. Department of State, Fulbright Specialist & Emory University, Center for the Study of Law & Religion, Senior Fellow CSLR, Dr. Jo D. Chitlik recently had the opportunity to lecture on Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR at the Nadira Hassan Law Department, at Kinnaird Women’s College, in Lahore, Pakistan by invitation of her esteemed colleague & fellow Fulbrighter, Ms. Shaffaf Shahid Latif. Dr. Jo shared the stage with her beloved friend, Pakistani attorney Sibah Farooq & Pakistani author, Rana Rizwan Hussain, an authority in arbitration. The beautiful grounds of Kinnaird College set the idilic stage for Nadira Hassan’s Law Department to train the future Pakistani female leaders of tomorrow the guest speakers included Dr. Jo Chitlik, LL.M, esq., a renowned expert in ADR and a Fulbright Specialist, and Sibah Farooq, an international lawyer.

Guest Speakers: Dr. Jo Chitlik & Dr. Sibah Farooq

Venue: Video Conference Room

A seminar of Kinnaird IEEE Students 21, Sep 2024

Kinnaird IEEE Student Branch held a seminar, Scholarly Steps, to guide the students of semester 5 and semester 7 about the rising trends in the market and how to align their FYP according to these trends. Mr. Muhmmad Sufian shared his insights on various market trends along with the key skills interviewers look for in an applicant. He gave a detailed step-by-step guidance on how to work on the FYP while keeping in view the market trends. Moreover, Mr. Rizwan Naqvi opened a world of FYP funding opportunities for the students. He gave a detailed explanation and tutorial on how to apply for different funding opportunities through IEEE membership. The seminar was very insightful for the students. We are grateful to both the speakers for imparting such valuable information to our students.

A webinar on “Commercializing Research: a discussion on how NIC Islamabad can support in turning your research IP into a commercial success on September 18, 2024

National Incubation Center (Islamabad) has organized a webinar on “Commercializing Research: a discussion on how NIC Islamabad can support in turning your research IP into a commercial success” on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Webinar Link:

The following Zoom link may be used to join the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88443646271

A Webinar Series: Unlocking the power of Scopus on 18 September, 2024

Interact with leaders from academia and our Elsevier experts to unlock a world of scholarly insights that can help you build stronger publications and improve your academic ranking. Join us for the webinar series

1: Navigating Scopus Metrics to select Journal for Publication

Registration link: https://bit.ly/3z1eES5

2: Introducing Scopus AI for Researchers

Registration link: https://bit.ly/3WRqhD8

3: The World of Scopus APIs

Registration link: https://bit.ly/4cxTZTD

Annual Thesis Display 2024

Department of Media Studies organized Annual Thesis Display 2024 with the collaboration of ORIC on 01 September, 2024.

BPO & Tech Career Expo at NASTP Delta Lahore on 25th September, 2024

The students of Computer Science Department with the collaboration of ORIC & BIC went to the BPO and Tech Career Expo at NASTP Delta Lahore on 25th September. They discovered many opportunities in the industry and interacted with industry professionals. Learning about industry demands and the hiring procedure, our students dropped their CVs at many companies and perfectly utilized the opportunities presented by this expo.

Defense Day 06 Sep, 2024

On this Defense Day, Political science department & IR department with ORIC on September, 06 2024 at Hladia Hall paid tribute to the great martyrs for defending this land with their lives. The event was held in collaboration with the Pakistan Naval War College.

Environmental Sciences Annual Tutorial 2024 "Sustainability for a Thriving Future"10 Sep, 2024 at Haldia Hall

Department of environmental sciences organized annual tutorial 2024 “Sustainability for a Thriving Future” with the collaboration of ORIC. The mission of the Environmental Club is to promote environmental awareness, and community engagement among students, faculty, and staff at Kinnaird College for Women. We aim to inspire individual and collective action to reduce pollution, conserve natural resources, and foster a culture of environmental stewardship on campus and beyond.

October 2024

Two days Industrial tour of K&N’s 29-30th Oct, 2024

Food Science Department with the collaboration of ORIC & BIC has organized an educational visit to K&N’s Food processing plant, a leading poultry and processed food manufacturer. The facility showcased advanced production techniques and stringent quality control measures that ensure product safety and consistency. During the tour, we observed the entire processing workflow, from raw ingredient handling to packaging. The use of modern technology, including automated systems and hygiene protocols, was impressive and underscored K&N’s commitment to food safety. We also learned about their sustainability initiatives, such as waste reduction and energy efficiency practices. The visit provided valuable insights into the food processing industry and highlighted K&N’s role in promoting high-quality, nutritious food products. Overall, it was an educational experience that deepened our understanding of food production standards and practices.

Celebrating White Cane Day at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore 04 Oct, 2024

Kinnaird College celebrated the White Cane Day on 04 Oct, 2024 .The mission of White Cane Day is to promote awareness of visual impairment. It is also a time to celebrate the abilities and successes achieved by people with visual impairments in a sighted world and to honor the many contributions being made by the blind and visually impaired. In addition, White Cane Day provides an opportunity to demonstrate to the world some of the ways in which individuals who are visually impaired live and work independently, while giving back to their communities.

Kinnaird Business Fest October 23-25, 2024

The Kinnaird Entrepreneurial Club (KEC) with the collaboration of ORIC conducted the Kinnaird Business Fest from October 23-25, 2024. Leading Universities from all over Pakistan competed in 7 business competitions in the areas of Competitive Market analysis, Startup ideation, Advertising, Social Media & Creative writing. External judges were invited from various leading industries and a special talk on Digital Marketing was delivered by Yasser Anwar. It was a highly engaging event for student learning and practical exposure. There were plenty of fun activities too including a large variety of food stalls, an open mike and light musical to wrap it up.

Speaker Guest: Yasser Anwar

Venue: Hladia Hall

Kashmir Black Day- 27 Oct, 2024

The History and Political Science Club with the collaboration of ORIC organized a “Kashmir Black Day” event at Kinnaird College to commemorate the sad incidence of Indian forces’ intrusion into valley on 27th October, 1947. The program featured a recitation, speeches by students on human rights, a Kashmiri song performance, and an in-depth lecture. Small group discussions were also held to deepen students understanding of the escalated conflict.

Venue: Eric Messy Hall

An insightful seminar on 'Fighting Future Pandemics: Innovations in Rapid Vaccine Development,' with Dr. Sumaira Anjum 04 Oct, 2024

The Department of Biotechnology at Kinnaird College for Women, recently organized an insightful seminar on ‘Fighting Future Pandemics: Innovations in Rapid Vaccine Development,’ with Dr. Sumaira Anjum as our focal person. The discussion explored the global impact of vaccines on health, emphasizing the need for quicker, more efficient solutions in the wake of future pandemics. We were honored to have Dr. Imran Altaf from UVAS and Moazur Rahman, PhD from CEMB as our guest speakers, sharing their expertise on the role of biotechnology in enhancing vaccine efficacy and production.

Venue: Eric messy

A Session on Visionary Voices with IEEE Young Professionals 31st Oct, 2024

The IEEE Kinnaird Student Branch and the Department of Computer Science recently hosted the “Visionary Voices with Young Professionals” event in collaboration with ORIC, supported by a $600 grant from IEEE R10 and Young Professionals.

The event brought together over 300 students, faculty, and young professionals to inspire and empower future leaders through keynote talks, workshops, and competitions.

Keynote Talks:

○ Celebrating IEEE’s Legacy by Ms. Asma Basharat, highlighting IEEE’s 140 years of innovation and its role in shaping the future of technology.

○ Pursuing Higher Education Abroad by Mr. Ali Gohar, offering guidance on Navigating postgraduate studies overseas.

○ Empowering Women in the Workforce by Ms. Faryal Fahim, discussing gender equality in tech and entrepreneurship.

Competitions & Workshops:

○ Canva Poster Competition on SDGs, where students designed posters

Miss Sidra Ijaz attended Visionary Voices with IEEE Young Professionals as the judge of Canva Poster Competition. Through her excellent skills and knowledge she judged the creative masterpieces made by the students. It was an honor having her with us.

Such an inspiring keynote by Yaser Awan on securing your first job.He didn’t just share the latest industry trends, but also gave real advice on handling workplace challenges and adjusting to today’s work culture. His insights left students feeling prepared and motivated to start their career journey with confidence.

Ali Gohar provided valuable insights into pursuing higher education abroad. He walked students through the application process and highlighted a range of scholarship opportunities to consider. His guidance offered a practical roadmap for those looking to study internationally.

A seminar about the awareness of Stock market 22 Oct, 2024

Department of Accounting and finance has organized a Seminar with the collaboration of ORIC & BIC about the awareness of stock market. As stock market is a pulse of economic mirror which reflect the economy’s condition of the countries.

A Seminar today "Inspiring the new generation: A Career in Geography Teaching" 31st Oct, 2024(Thursday)

Geography Department in collaboration with ORIC organized a Seminar today “Inspiring the new generation: A Career in Geography Teaching”

Accreditation of National Research Journals

We at Kinnaird are proud to share that in response to the applications submitted to HEC under the Annual Call for Application 2024-2025 for Accreditation of National Research Journals, both of Kinnaird’s journals; Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Pakistan and Journal of Research and Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan have been accredited and recognized AGAIN under Y category by the Higher Education Commission for the year 2024-2025.

For more details:
jnasp@kinnaird.edu.pk
jrrssp@kinnaird.edu.pk

OR
Visit our websites:
www.jnasp.kinnaird.edu.pk
www.jrrssp.kinnaird.edu.pk

An insightful seminar on 'Fighting Future Pandemics: Innovations in Rapid Vaccine Development,' with Dr. Sumaira Anjum 04 Oct, 2024

Annual Tutorial Wellness unleashed Yoga & Nutrition essentials 22 Oct, 2024 at Haladia hall

Kinnaird F&N Club organized Annual tutorial with the collaboration of ORIC & BIC on Wellness Unleashed: Yoga & Nutrition essentials. In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining good health often feels like an uphill battle. We’re constantly juggling work, family, and endless responsibilities, leaving little time to focus on our well-being. For many, the idea of leading a healthier life seems complicated, overwhelming, or simply unattainable. But in my opinion, the most important thing that we sometimes ignore is our health. If we are healthy, we can do anything we want to do in life. And for that purpose, I have given practical strategies to achieve physical & mental wellness.

An interactive session on "Early Stage Financing and Fund Raising" 29 Oct, 2024

Kinnaird ORIC and Business Incubation Center organized a very informative and interactive session on “Early Stage Financing and Fund Raising” for the incubates of the 2nd Cohort 2024 on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024.

Resource Person: M. Farhaan Riaz

Canva poster competition on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 31st Oct, 2024(Thursday)

The CS Department organized a Canva poster competition on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in collaboration with ORIC. We received an overwhelming response with 259 entries from across all departments. Congratulations to our winner Shereen Shahid, 5th semester IR Department, for her outstanding poster design. This initiative was specifically designed to raise awareness about SDGs among our student community and encourage their creative engagement with global sustainability challenges.

Today was its prize distribution ceremony and it featured distinguished speakers:

* Mr. Ali Gohar (Gohata Group) – Scholarships for Higher Studies Abroad

* Ms. Faryal (CEO, Working Ladies in Progress) – Work from Home Opportunities

* Mr. Yaser Awan (Mindstorm Studies, Industry MOU Partner) – Building Profile for Software Industry

The event proved immensely beneficial for our students’ professional development. Heartfelt thanks to our Principal, Vice Principal, and Post for their valuable support.

World Mental health day 10th Oct, 2024

Department of Psychology collaboration with ORIC & KBIC celebrated world mental health day on 30^th October, 2024. It’s a step forward to educate the students regarding importance of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health

A Seminar on Applied Mathematics by Prof. krerley 04 Oct, 2024 at KBIC Training Hall

Mathematics department organized a seminar with the collaboration of KBIC on applied Mathematics by Prof Krerley oliveira from Brazil, currently engaged with LUMS. This interesting seminar leading to an enlightening learning experience about the terminology of applied mathematics for students.

November 2024

Of Mountains and Seas” Climate Congress from 02 to 08 Nov, 2024

Fine arts department attended the climate congress “Of Mountains and Seas

A training workshop entitled "From Theory to Practice: EIA Guidance and Experiences” on November 6th, 2024

The Department of Environmental Sciences with collaboration of ORIC organized a training workshop entitled “From Theory to Practice: EIA Guidance and Experiences”, led by an experienced EIA expert Mr. Abid Saleem on November 6th, 2024. The session, provided students with an in-depth understanding and practical application of Environmental Impact Assessment process. Case studies from Pakistan were used to illustrate key challenges and issues faced in developmental projects. The session featured interactive discussions and lessons drawn from various projects under the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework, providing practical tips for conducting effective EIAs in Pakistan. The speaker also highlighted common pitfalls and shared strategies for addressing them.

Guest Speaker: Mr. Abid Saleem

Venue: KBIC Training Hall

A training session on "Legal Considerations and Company Registration process” 11th Nov 2024

Kinnaird ORIC and Business Incubation organized a training session on “Legal Considerations and Company Registration process” on Monday, 11th Nov 2024, from 10 am to 11:00 am for its 2nd Cohort 2024.Mr. Muhammad Abid shared his sights on cooperative and non-cooperative organization as well as provide the guidance about complete process of registration and when they should legally registered their startups. The session was very insightful for the incubates.

Guest Speaker: Muhammad Abid Khan

Venue: KBIC Training Hall

A training session on "Business Structures, IP Strategy and How to protect your IP"11th Nov 2024

Kinnaird ORIC and Business Incubation organized a training session on “Business Structures, IP Strategy and How to protect your IP” on Monday, 11th Nov 2024, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm for its 2nd Cohort 2024.Ms Shafaf Shahid Latif was the guest speaker and she enlighten the incubates of 2nd Cohort 2024 about Trademarks, Copyrights, patents and other terminologies regarding protection of their intellectual properties. Also provide the guideline about the registration process.

Guest speaker: Ms Shafaf Shahid Latif

Venue: KBIC Training Hall

Scientific session of the 15th International Conference of Pakistan Psychological Association 8th November, 2024

1st scientific session of the 15th International Conference of Pakistan Psychological Association was held at Kinnaird College for Women on 8th November, 2024 with the collaboration of ORIC. As a proud collaborator for the conference Kinnaird College is committed to fostering academic excellence and meaningful dialogue. Prof. Dr Saima Dawood was the session chair alongside Dr Asheen Gul and Dr Mussaffa Butt also graced the session with his presence.

Guest Speakers: Prof. Dr Saima Dawood, Dr Asheen Gul & Dr Mussaffa Butt

A Symposium on World Fisheries Day on November 08, 2024

Department of Zoology in collaboration with ORIC organised a symposium on World Fisheries day at 10:00 AM on Fridat at Haladia Hall.As World Fisheries day underscores the significance of sustainable fisheries management. This global celebration emphasizes the pivotal role played by small-scale fishers in safeguarding food security and livelihoods for millions worldwide.

Venue: Haladia Hall

A workshop on Forensic Psychology 06 November, 2024

Department of Psychology conducted a workshop on Forensic Psychology with the collaboration of ORIC by Ms. Saira Majid on November 6th 2024 was specifically arranged for semester 7 students. Ms. Saira Majid provide guideline that how Forensic psychologists apply psychological theory to investigation to help understand psychological problems associated with human behavior, and the treatment of those who have committed offences.

Guest Speaker: Ms. Saira Majid

Venue: Video Conference Room