The International Psychology Conference, a premiere gathering of psychological researchers , practitioners, thinkers took place on 29th to 31st May, 2024 at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan. This year's conference themed "Innovative, Futuristic, and Ethical Practices in Psychology," promises to redefine the boundaries of psychology and mental health. The conference was so meticulously organized by Dr. Ivan Suneel ( Chief Organizer and Chairperson Department of Psychology) with Dr. Sarah Shahed as Conference Secretary. The inaugural ceremony took place on 30th of May, 2024 and was attended by our honorable chief guests Dr. Jonathan S. Addleton (Rector, FCCU), Dr. Douglas [...]

Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) is proud to announce the successful completion of a research grant titled “Development & Evaluation of Lab Scale Integrated Biotech Refinery to Convert Poultry Wastes into Industrially Important, Safe & Useful Products.” The project, funded under NRPU-10348 with a grant of 4.3 million PKR from the Higher Education Commission (HEC), was led by Dr. M. Zubair Yousaf, Associate Professor at the KAM-School of Life Sciences. The primary objective of this pioneering project was to produce renewable green energy from various poultry wastes. Poultry manure, known for posing significant environmental threats by releasing toxic gases, [...]

On May 24, 2024, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) hosted a seminar titled "Breaking Grounds on Sustainability: The Cement Industry’s Role in Decarbonization," organized by the Earth Watch Club (EWC). The event aimed to raise awareness about the environmental impact of the cement industry and its role in mitigating climate change. The seminar highlighted the significance of the cement industry, the third most-produced material globally, in the context of sustainability. As a major producer of carbon dioxide (CO2), the industry faces substantial challenges and opportunities in aligning with global climate goals. Dr. Kauser Abdulla Malik, Director of ORIC at [...]

The Ewing Memorial Library at FCCU was honored to receive a substantial donation of new books on Friday, May 17, 2024, as part of the Read Japan Project. This initiative, funded by the prestigious Nippon Foundation and facilitated by the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad, Pakistan, aims to promote cultural exchange and enrich educational resources. The event was graced by esteemed guests, including His Excellency Mr. Wada Mitsuhiro, the Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan, accompanied by embassy staff. Mr. Aamir H. Shirazi, the Honorary Consul General of Japan in Lahore and Patron in Chief of the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association, also attended, [...]

Benade Physics Society, alongside the Department of Physics and the Dean's Office of Natural Sciences, proudly hosted a captivating event on NASA’s Artemis Program: Return to the Moon and onwards to Mars! Led by the esteemed NASA’s scientist Mr. Mansoor Ahmed, retired from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Attendees delved into the mysteries of space exploration. Joined by luminaries including Dean of natural sciences Dr. Hassan Amir Shah, Dr. Mohsin Sadiq from National Center for Physics and Chairperson of Department of Physics Dr. Sadia Zaheer, along with our dedicated faculty and eager students from natural sciences. The event was an [...]

The Faculty Advising Office organized the "Annual Advising Lunch" on May 7, 2024, to recognize the services of Faculty Advisors, particularly those assisting Freshmen and Sophomores, Advising Coordinators, and endorse the role of chairpersons in the advising system, along with their active participation in various events and training sessions. Deans attended the occasion. Group photos were taken to commemorate the event. This tradition has continued since 2012. Dr. Atiq ur Rehman, Head of Faculty Advising, presented a brief progress report on training sessions, organized events, and developed materials. Additionally, he emphasized the importance and necessity of ongoing communication, advising sessions, [...]

Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, concluded a significant training session on April 26, 2024. This three-day session marked the commencement of the Progress Review Meeting and Consultative Workshop on Pakistan's Precept, Standards, and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PSG-2023). The training session, the third in a series planned across Pakistan in various higher education institutions in all four regions of the country, aimed to strengthen quality assurance mechanisms within the Pakistani higher education sector. The inaugural workshop for the Punjab region brought together 32 Quality Enhancement Cells [...]