Gomal, Qurtuba Ink MoU to Expand Research and Academic Cooperation

Partnership aims to strengthen joint research, faculty development, student engagement, and institutional cooperation in higher education

Staff Report

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In a significant development, Gomal University and Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand academic cooperation, promote research excellence, and strengthen institutional partnerships.

The agreement was signed during a visit by Gomal University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niamatullah Babar to the Dera Ismail Khan campus of Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology. The collaboration was facilitated through the Offices of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) of both institutions.

The signing ceremony was attended by Qurtuba University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khair-uz-Zaman, Director ORIC Gomal University Dr. Muzammal Ahmad Khan, and senior officials from both universities.

Under the agreement, the two institutions will work together on joint research initiatives, academic resource sharing, faculty and student development programs, and collaborative educational activities. The partnership also focuses on enhancing innovation, improving research capacity, and strengthening institutional cooperation.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Niamatullah Babar highlighted the importance of collaboration between higher education institutions in improving academic standards and advancing research. He said such partnerships create valuable opportunities for students, faculty members, and researchers while contributing to the overall development of higher education in the region.

University officials expressed optimism that the collaboration would encourage knowledge sharing, support innovation, and promote long-term academic and research cooperation between the two institutions.