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HEC Podcast | Episode 3 | Managing Director NAHE Dr. Noor Amna Malik, Managing Director of the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), discusses the evolution of faculty development in Pakistan, the role of NAHE in improving teaching quality, and the ongoing efforts to make professional training an integral part of higher education. Watch the podcast at https://lnkd.in/d4Atw6vn to learn how these initiatives shape Pakistani universities' future. #HEC #HEC_Podcast #HigherEducation

Pathways to Progress: Empowering Pakistan’s Youth Through Innovation   Introducing "Pathways to Progress of Pakistan" – a documentary showcasing how the Higher Education Commission’s Innovator Seed Fund turns innovative ideas into transformative startups, fuelling entrepreneurship across the country.   From fostering women's inclusion to stimulating creativity for sustainable growth and promoting economic diversity, the HEC ISF is paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.   #PathwaysToProgress #HEC #ISF #InnovationForPakistan #YouthEmpowerment #WomenInclusion #SustainableGrowth #Entrepreneurship #EconomicDiversity #PakistanRising #BusinessIncubationCenters

Applications open for IPFP Phase II - Batch VI Apply now at: eportal.hec.gov.pk/ipfp Application deadline: April 15, 2025 (4 pm) For complete details: https://shorturl.at/uff7e

📢 Fully Funded Scholarship Alert! Pakistani students can now apply for the Al-Azhar Scholarship in Shari’ah Sciences (Islamic Studies) at Al-Azhar University, Egypt. Apply by 1st July 2025 Details available at www.hec.gov.pk/Site/SSIS #Scholarship #AlAzharUniversity #StudyInEgypt #IslamicStudies

Cuban Government Undergraduate Medical Scholarship (MBBS) Three scholarship slots available Complete details at: www.hec.gov.pk/site/cgs

A meeting of HEC management and Vice Chancellors was held at HEC Secretariat to discuss the Supreme Court's verdict on restoring student unions. Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Executive Director HEC Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum, and Vice Chancellors from leading universities, including Quaid-i-Azam University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Virtual University, NUTECH, Federal Urdu University, PIFD, and NCA, discussed fostering student engagement in academics, sports, and cultural activities, and ensuring merit-based leadership through elections. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum emphasized the need for a structured framework that promotes student leadership while preventing past challenges such as campus violence and political divisions. He proposed a bottom-up approach: Universities establish thematic societies led by academically strong students, with elected presidents forming an executive student council to represent students at the university and HEC levels. The meeting also explored leveraging social media for positive student engagement while curbing divisive influences. The Committee will further deliberate a comprehensive model to ensure responsible student representation.

HEC has issued revised curricula for Associate, Bachelor, and Master degree programmes in #Mathematics. The National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC), comprising experts from a number of higher learning institutions was chaired by Prof. Dr. Khurram Shabbir of Government College University, Lahore. Dr. Amjad Hussain, Director General (Academics) HEC emphasized that the revised curricula should reflect cutting-edge developments in Mathematics. Mr. Muhammad Ali Baig, Deputy Director (Academics) HEC, who served as the Secretary of the NCRC, provided the committee with a comprehensive briefing and rigorous support to ensure the effective integration of HEC’s policies into the curricula. The revised curricula establish the minimum credit hour requirements for Associate Degree, BS, and MS in Mathematics at 68, 131, and 30 credit hours, respectively. For BS Mathematics, the updated scheme of study includes eight elective courses, which universities will offer based on their faculty expertise and available academic and technical resources. To strengthen experiential learning, the BS Mathematics curriculum now mandates a supervised internship and a capstone project, each carrying three credit hours. The revised MS Mathematics programme has been structured to include four core courses, four electives, and a mandatory research requirement, ensuring that students develop advanced competencies in their chosen areas. Universities will determine elective course offerings based on faculty expertise and available academic resources.   #HECPakistan #Curriculum #Mathematics

Strong mentors, stronger women! 💪 NAHE's mentoring program uplifts female academics. Full podcast at https://lnkd.in/dZ8NANRZ

NAHE's sustainable professional development ensures lifelong learning for faculty and empowers educators for a lasting impact. Full podcast at https://lnkd.in/dZ8NANRZ

HEC & Accreditation Councils Meet to Deliberate Strengthening Higher Education Standards Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan held a high-level meeting with national accreditation councils to enhance the quality of higher education. The meeting discussed programme accreditation, faculty appointment criteria, standardization of accreditation processes, curriculum development, capacity building, international collaboration, and the role of accreditation in ensuring academic excellence. The meeting brought together Chairpersons, Presidents, and representatives from leading accreditation councils, including Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan Bar Council, National Council for Tibb, National Council for Homeopathy, Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council, Allied Health Professional Council, Pakistan Council for Architects and Town Planners, Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council, National Computing Education Accreditation Council, National Accreditation Council for Teachers Education, National Business Education Accreditation Council, National Agricultural Education Accreditation Council, and National Technology Council. Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad emphasized modernizing accreditation frameworks to meet global standards. Executive Director HEC, Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum, highlighted the critical role of accreditation in producing globally competitive graduates. Challenges such as resource constraints, regulatory gaps, and curriculum relevance were addressed, with solutions proposed, including policy updates, capacity-building programmes, and industry-aligned curricula. Dr. Anwar-ul-Hassan Gillani, Consultant (Quality Assurance) HEC expressed his appreciation to the participants for their valuable insights and active engagement. The Councils welcomed the initiative, pledging to work closely with HEC to ensure excellence in Pakistan’s higher education system. #HECPakistan #HigherEducation #Accreditation #QualityEducation #Pakistan