University Opening Notification
19-11-2024
28-10-2022
9th
Convocation of University of Education, Lahore was held at the Main Campus Township,
Lahore on October 28, 2022, which was presided over by Governor
Punjab/Chancellor Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman, while the Vice Chancellor Prof.
Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.), Vice Chancellors of various universities, UE
Syndicate Members and other important personalities from academic and social
circles were also present on the occasion. In the Convocation, 20 Ph.D., 293
MPhil/MS and 8427 undergraduate and post graduates have been conferred degrees
while 53 graduating students have been awarded Gold, Bronze and Silver medals
for outstanding positions.
Addressing
the Convocation ceremony, Governor Punjab/Chancellor Muhammad Baligh Ur Rahman
congratulated the students who received degrees and medals. He said that
education is the most powerful weapon, which guarantees the success of not only
an individual or a family, but the entire nation. Keeping this in vision, the
government is committed to promoting higher education in the country, in which
merit and transparency are given priority. Without education and research, we
cannot stand on our feet or compete with the world, so all stakeholders have to
pay special attention to this, in which the government will support them at all
levels. Governor Punjab expressed pleasures that in recent years the University
of Education has emerged as a shining star in the field of higher education,
promoting the culture of research in the country as well as teacher education.
Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chancellor of University of Education, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.) thanked the participants especially
Governor Punjab/Chancellor Muhammad Baligh Ur Rahman for their arrival. While
congratulating the graduating students and their parents, the Vice Chancellor
said that today is a special day for the teachers and students of the
university. He said that since its establishment in 2002, the University of
Education has trained thousands of students who are serving the country in
various fields. University of Education, Lahore has shown unparalleled
performance in terms of knowledge and research and services to society for the
last 20 years. The university is paying full attention to developing the
infrastructure of its campuses, libraries, I&T & science labs according
to modern requirements, Campuses are also being provided with high speed
internet facility. Currently, University of Education, Lahore consists of 5
divisions, 9 campuses and 67 affiliated colleges, where a total of more than 43
thousand students are studying. We have recently activated two new divisions,
namely the Division of Arts and Social Sciences and the Division of Management
and Administrative Science while the Division of Islamic and Oriental Learning
is being launched in the near future. Recently, two new academic blocks and an
auditorium have been constructed at Jauharabad and DG Khan Campuses of the
university. Among the 493 teachers of the university, more than 60% have Ph.D.
He said that I am happy to express that during 2020 to 2022 we have recruited
20 professors, 50 associate professors and 61 assistant professors. Lincoln
Corner in UE Vehari Campus with the support of US Consulate General Office,
Lahore, English Works Program in Faisalabad Campus, English Access Program in
Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan Campus, while in collaboration with Punjab
Information Technology Board National Freelance Training Program have been
launched at UE Township and Multan Campus. The Vice-Chancellor expressed his
happiness and said that in 2021-22, scholarships worth Rs 150 million have been
awarded to needy and merited students, along with the fact that recently the
employees and students of the University have contributed Rs 12 million for
flood victims. MoUs have been signed with various domestic and foreign
institutions including Hebei Academy of Fine Arts, China for joint degree
programs, student exchange and overall development in the field of education
and research. On this occasion, Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman also
inaugurated the Central Library of University of Education, Lahore.