COMSATS Exhibition Showcases Student Creativity, Climate Awareness

Featuring 99 photographs and posters, the exhibition explores everyday experiences and highlights the growing environmental challenges posed by climate change.

Syed Naveed Hussain

ISLAMABAD: COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) has brought together art, photography and environmental awareness through an exhibition featuring 99 photographs and posters created by students, highlighting everyday life and the growing challenges of climate change.

Rector COMSATS University Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar, inaugurated the exhibition on Thursday in the presence of Incharge Campus Prof. Dr. Majid Iqbal, senior faculty members, university officials and artists.

Organised as part of Students’ Week, the exhibition will remain open to visitors at the COMSATS Art Gallery until December 4, 2026. The university has invited students, art enthusiasts and members of the general public to visit the exhibition and appreciate the creative contributions of its students.

Curated by Farrah Mahmood Rana, the exhibition brings together two student projects exploring everyday life through photography and raising awareness about climate change through poster design. Both projects were developed under the supervision of Associate Professors Meezan Ali Mir and Anwer Ali of the Department of Art and Design.

The photography section encourages students to observe and capture ordinary experiences, people and their surroundings, transforming everyday moments into meaningful visual narratives. Meanwhile, the poster section highlights pressing environmental challenges, the impacts of climate change and the importance of sustainable practices through creative typography, imagery and visual communication.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar said universities had a responsibility not only to impart academic knowledge but also to nurture creativity, critical thinking and social awareness among students.

He appreciated the initiative, observing that exhibitions provided students with valuable opportunities to showcase their creative abilities, gain recognition and build confidence through public engagement. He encouraged students to use their knowledge and artistic skills to address contemporary challenges, particularly climate change and environmental sustainability.

Prof. Dr. Majid Iqbal also appreciated the efforts of the Department of Art and Design and congratulated students and faculty members on presenting a diverse collection of creative work. He emphasised the importance of extending learning beyond conventional classrooms through practical exploration, experimentation and public presentations.

Curator Farrah Mahmood Rana said climate change was no longer a distant concern but a reality transforming the environment and affecting lives across the world. She highlighted the role of art and design in promoting environmental awareness, encouraging dialogue and fostering a sense of collective responsibility.

She said the exhibition aimed to encourage students to observe their surroundings with greater sensitivity and use photography and visual creativity to communicate important social and environmental messages.