The Office of Research, Innovation & commercialization was established at the Ziauddin University in the year 2015 and it became operational on 28th October 2020, with the aim of operating under the vision of Ziauddin University and the guidelines of HEC. ORIC-Ziauddin University is now eligible for enhanced facilities for all HEC sponsored research projects and grants. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Umrani, an award-winning innovation and entrepreneurship professional, is currently serving as the Director of ORIC.
HEC aims at motivating and facilitating the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to make research a top priority for sustainable economic growth and future knowledge economy. For this purpose, HEC announced the establishment of a central body in universities to serve as a pivotal point, encompassing all the research activities – from the development of research proposals to the commercialization of research products – under a single umbrella. These centers were named “Offices of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORICs)” through accountability, review of design and policies, systematic documentation, analysis of curriculum through identification and support of best practices in the field of education.
Ziauddin University has always been at the forefront of accepting and adapting best practices in the field of education. Recognizing the role that it has to play in the higher education sector, Ziauddin University has established a Quality Enhancement Cell. This cell has the responsibility to ensure that the University’s quality assurance procedures are compatible with national international standards and are designed to improve the quality of higher education.
The purpose of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) is to develop, expand, enhance and manage the Ziauddin University research-related programmes and to link research activities directly to the educational, social and economic priorities of the university and its broader community.
“Enabling Ziauddin University to drive high impact innovation, applied research and entrepreneurship to benefit our society”
To promote the public good by advancing science, fostering innovation, and translating new inventions made at Ziauddin University into useful products/services/procedures that are available and beneficial to society. It works in partnership with colleagues in academic departments, colleges and external stakeholders to provide comprehensive support for research, enterprise, impact and knowledge exchange activity.
The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) aims to:
ORIC is in continued pursuit of ever greater accomplishments in research & innovation through our commitment to curiosity, excellence and quality. Ziauddin University’s research status is on the rise. There are an increasing number of ‘High Impact Factor’ publications and our researchers are breaking new grounds. It is great to see our researchers applying for national and international grants and building new collaborations. Ziauddin University is uniquely positioned with active faculties in Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts with a growing presence across Sindh. Ziauddin University is in expansion with an international outlook. We look forward to building upon our strengths and increasing our impact.
The office of Research, innovation & Commercialization is composed of four functional units these units work as independent and collaborative departments. ORIC ZU has university wide research groups and an active community of focal persons this facilitate in fulfilling the research objectives of ORIC & Ziauddin University.
1 | Research operations |
2 | Grant & funding |
3 | Linkages & Outreach |
4 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
5 | Administration Services |
Commercialization of applied academic research along with technology transfer and industry collaborations would bring the required outcomes for the economic and scientific achievement of the country. ORIC has developed mechanisms for research commercialization and is setting up a Business Incubator and IPO office to support both researchers and budding startups.
Ziauddin Entrepreneurship Society operates under the umbrella of ORIC as a student wing that is dedicated to discovering, engage and fostering creativity and bringing up true entrepreneurial leaders from the university.
The objectives of BIC include fostering an entrepreneurial culture, by providing the students and faculty of Ziauddin University, an opportunity to transform their technology-based business ideas into reality. Providing support to entrepreneurs across ideation, acceleration, investment and scale-up stages.
Forge partnerships with other organisations for providing services to incubate or the incubator; liaison with the government and industries. Marketing the incubator and business development and actively promoting it through various channels etc. It further aims to facilitate the availability of Ziauddin University resources to the incubates in a mutually beneficial way by liaising with private/public sector funding sources, government agencies, industrial associations, chambers of commerce and industries to provide facilitation and networking for incubating companies.
As sustainability is one of the major issues facing the global community, ORIC has established the Sustainability Office to work towards the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, it promotes research and activities for all the 17 SDGs.
ORIC has developed a dedicated office to manage all activities which are in line with meeting sustainability priorities of the United Nations. The Sustainability Office oversees the university’s progress towards sustainable development, including Green Initiatives. The office also ensures that the university is meeting all SDGs compliance requirements as part of its Social responsibility. The office holds awareness sessions regarding UN SDGs both to internal and external audiences. The office, alongside other divisions, manages and promotes the research leading to innovations that will help to advance the SDGs.
Ziauddin University forges partnerships with outstanding academic and other institutions across the globe to expand the student experience, faculty growth and contributions, and the impact of our research. Collaborations with our foreign colleagues are essential to the success of our global activities. Ziauddin University has also established the International Office for propagating the Global presence of the ZU brand. Some of the collaborating university includes Monash University and stem cell from Australia, university of Bedfordshire, Valparaiso University, European Society for Translational Medicine and Our most recent partners and collaborations.
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Address: 4/B Shahra-e-Ghalib, Block 6 , Clifton, Karachi-75600, Pakistan.
To accept the responsibility as the Director ORIC at Ziauddin University that holds a solid accreditation for Medical, Technical, and Management education in Pakistan is a big task. Since its inception in 2015 as a mandatory requirement of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) to establish the Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), Ziauddin University has been making efforts to optimize the functions of ORIC at maximum. There are an increasing number of High Impact Factor publications and our researchers are breaking new grounds. Ziauddin University is in expansion with an international outlook. It is great to see our researchers applying for national and international grants and building new collaborations. The academic environment at Ziauddin University enables students to support academic excellence and present opportunities to faculty, researchers to excel in their intellectual pursuits and build upon an environment that is highly competitive and academic. It also fosters entrepreneurial skills and academic excellence and motivates individuals to involve themselves in academic quests of the highest standards. We look forward to building upon our strengths and increasing our impact.
“We foresee a great future for Ziauddin University-ORIC!”
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Umrani
Director
Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC)
Ziauddin University
Startups– 06
Patents Filled-04
S.No | Patent Title | Patent Inventor(s) |
1 | Smart Walker for Lower Limb Disabilities | Dr. Saad Jawaid Khan |
2 | Development of Human Sample derived oral submucous fibrosis | Dr. Shumaila Usman |
3 | A Topical Anti-Fungal Herbal Formulation and Process of Preparation | Dr. Anwer Ejaz Baig, Dr. Nudrat Fatima & Dr. Tasawer Baig |
4 | Fenugreek Seed Extract: Natural Shield Against Ageing and Diabetic Complications | Dr. Ghulam Abbas |
Trademark Registered: 01
Faculty Name | Business Name |
Amina Siddiqui | Edulearn |
Start-up Competitions: 04
ORIC ZU excels in research with two main branches of research: basic & applied research with managerial/supporting staff of research operations and grants & funds.
Research operations: ORIC has the responsibility of guaranteeing that all research programs and policies reflect the core values of academic freedom, professional integrity and ethical conduct.
Faculty research publications: ORIC facilitate its faculty and students in quality research publications. Total 192 papers were published in high impact factor journals
Faculty Research Honorariums: ORIC acknowledged the following 03 faculty members and awarded the Research publication Honoria in 2022
ORIC-ZU Regularly disseminates National & International Research Grant opportunities with ZU Faculty and researchers via its webpage and social media handles, through these research calls Faculty and researchers get awareness and apply for research grants
National research program for universities Research Proposals Approved for Funding by HEC:
Research Proposals Approved for Funding by HEC & Non-HEC Sources
Business Incubation Centre Activity Plan developed
BIC -ZU is in Pre-incubation phase, launched with 6 active start-ups
Business Incubation Centre Activity Plan developed BIC -ZU is in Pre incubation phase, launched with 6 active start ups
Ziauddin University celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week and launched Business incubation program for Students, Faculty, Alumni and Clinicians on Thursday 11th Nov 2021. The Pro Chancellor ZU Dr. Nida Hussain, Vice-Chancellor ZU Prof. Dr. Irfan Hyder and Director ORIC ZU Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Umrani, inaugurated the Launch of Pre-incubation and a start of a new entrepreneurial journey. The pre-incubation is a 3-month certificate training program for aspiring entrepreneurs of Ziauddin. This was an initiative by Pro-Chancellor and the event was jointly organized by ORIC ZU, Student Affairs ZU and Marketing ZU For this auspicious event, we had guests from the entrepreneurial fraternity and esteemed dignitaries from national level: Dr. Ruksana David Principal Kinnaird College Lahore, Azfar Hussain from National Incubation Centre, Karachi, Dr. Iffat Zafar Founder and COO Sehat Kahani, Adeel Durvesh Founder of Parhaosabaq, to inspire the young pre-incubates. The sample pitches were just a glimpse of the hard work and effort the pre-incubatees had put in. Their ideas were out of the box, refreshing and competitive. The guests were presented with shields and give-aways.
ZU faculty & start-ups Entrepreneurial capacity building: ORIC also conducted a number of seminars and training sessions on skill building for young innovators and entrepreneurs in the same field for entrepreneurship growth. National and international mentors are On-boarded including John Michaelis – Angel Investor from UK, Petter Harrigton & Alison Gee, Startup Expert from UK.The outcomes of these seminars have resulted in increased recognition and participation in entrepreneurship at all levels of the student body.
ORIC also encourages faculty and researchers to step forward and engage with emerging start-ups or introduce new start-ups based on innovation and new product ideas. Initial Campus Drives successfully conducted at North Region: Nursing, College of Education, ZUFESTM, at Clifton: Rehab, Speech Language, Medical, Dental, Law and ZCOM & Link Road,
BIC Partnerships with Impact Network, discussion for collaboration with TiE and Seed ventures are in process
SMEDA Training on Entrepreneurship & Pre-incubation Initial Workshop conducted in Clifton, North and Online Zoom for Lean Model Canvas and How to pitch your idea, Developed ToT curriculum working paper for Personal and Professional Development
02 International & 06 National collaboration with Universities/Industries
Ziauddin University Partnership with Hacettepe Üniversitesi a world-class research university for Mevlana Exchange Program, Turkey.
Ziauddin University Partnered with a world-class research university in Turkey: ZU has signed comprehensive collaboration agreements with Hacettepe Üniversitesi, this includes the Mevlana Exchange Program for Faculty, Researchers and Students.
Hacettepe University, established on 8 July 1967, is a leading state university in Ankara, Turkey. By URAP 2019, it is ranked 1st among the Turkish universities.
Sehat Kahani and Ziauddin University Inked Memorandum of understanding (MoU)
Sehat Kahani and Ziauddin University signed Memoprannsum of Understanding (MoU) The memorandum was signed by Dr.Iffat Zafar, COO of Sehat Kahani and Dr.Zulfiqar Ali Umrani, Director-ORIC, Zia Uddin University, Karachi.
Both parties agreeed to cooperate in academic areas of mutual intrest, MoU is signed to initiate collaborative activities for reserch and technology development, policy development, support in entrepreneurship, marketing and consultation, training, capacity building, internship and employment opportunities. The MoU was signed on October ‘08’2021.
Sindh Madressa-tul-Islam University and Ziauddin University Inked Memorandum of understanding (MoU)
The memorandum was signed by the Honorable Vice Chancellor SMIU Dr. Mujeebuddin Sahrai Memon and Prof. Dr. Syed Irfan Hyder, Vice-Chancellor, Zia Uddin University, Karachi. Whereas the two universities desire to develop academic cooperation in various fields and agreed to initiate collaborative activities in academic areas of mutual interest such as exchange of faculty and researchers for purpose of teaching; conducting lectures and research; exchange of expertise; exchange of students; conducting collaborative research projects; jointly organizing symposia, seminars, and conferences; as well as sharing of academic information and materials. The MoU signing ceremony was held on Wednesday 27th October 2021 at 11.00 AM- 12.00 noon at Conference Room No. 1, Main Building SMI University, Karachi.
Kinnaird College of women-Lahore and Ziauddin University-Karachi
Inked Memorandum of understanding (MoU)
The memorandum was signed by the Honorable Dr. Rukhsana David, Principal of Kinnaird College and Prof. Dr. Syed Irfan Hyder, Vice-Chancellor, Zia Uddin University, Karachi. Whereas the two institutions desire to develop academic cooperation in various fields and agreed to initiate collaborative activities in academic areas of mutual interest joint reserch and academic ativities, such as exchange of faculty and researchers for purpose of teaching; conducting lectures and research; exchange of expertise; exchange of students; as well as sharing of academic information and materials. The MoU signing ceremony was held on Thursday November’11’2021 2021.
The memorandum was signed by the Honorable President of Muhammad Ali Jinnah University and Prof. Dr. Syed Irfan Hyder, Vice-Chancellor, Zia Uddin University, Karachi. Whereas the two institutions desire to develop academic cooperation in various fields and agreed to initiate collaborative activities in academic areas of mutual interest joint research and academic activities, such as exchange of faculty and researchers for purpose of teaching; conducting lectures and research; exchange of expertise; exchange of students; as well as sharing of academic information and materials. The MoU signing ceremony was held on Thursday, December’08’2021.
The memorandum was signed by Engineer Prof.Dr.Ather Mehbbob, Vice-Chancellor of Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Prof. Dr. Syed Irfan Hyder, Vice-Chancellor, Zia Uddin University, Karachi. Whereas the two institutions desire to develop academic cooperation in various fields and agreed to initiate collaborative activities in academic areas of faculty and student exchange, collaborative research and academic projects, as well as sharing of academic information and materials. The MoU signing ceremony was held on Monday’ December 27th’2021.
The memorandum was signed by Dr.Zulfiqar Ali Umrani, Director-ORIC, Zia Uddin University, Karachi, and Dr. Muhammad Bilal Tahir, Director-ORIC, Khawaja Fareed University of engineering and information technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Whereas the two institutions desire to develop academic cooperation in various fields and agreed to initiate collaborative activities in academic areas of faculty and student excahnge, collaborative research, and academic projects, as well as sharing of academic information and materials. The MoU signing ceremony was held on Tuesday’ December 28th’2021
Team ORC conducted Faculty research awareness workshops and Campus drives for Research capacity building & faculty KPIs & scorecard, stakeholders mapping and design thinking
Office of research Innovation and commercialization (ORIC) -Ziauddin university in collaboration of Department of Research and Department of Executive Development organized a comprehensive 4-Day Workshop on “Research Methodology ” from 2-5 November 2021. Faculty development and research capacity building at ZU was the core objective of this workshop.
Team ORIC provided a all-inclusive overview of the ORIC-functions, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Umrani
Director-ORIC-Ziauddin University described about research & innovation ecosystem, Engr. Arbaz Adil, manager Grants & Projects-ORIC shared techniques of grant writing & how to get funding, Ambreen Muzammil Linkages and Outreach-ORIC -provided a glimpse about the significance of university Linkages & Collaborations.
Dr. Bilal Ahmed, Director-ORIC SZABIST was exclusively invited for the session, he shared his valuable insights over potential areas of research & University linkages and outreach
Office of research Innovation and commercialization (ORIC) -Ziauddin university in collaboration of Department of Research and Department of Executive Development organized a comprehensive 4-Day Workshop on “Research Methodology ” from 2nd to 5th February. Faculty development and research capacity building at ZU was the core objective of this workshop.
Team ORIC provided a all-inclusive overview of the ORIC-functions, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Umrani
Director-ORIC-Ziauddin University described about research & innovation ecosystem, Engr. Arbaz Adil, manager Grants & Projects-ORIC shared techniques of grant writing & how to get funding, Ambreen Muzammil Linkages and Outreach-ORIC discussed importance of building connections with stakeholders.
Mukesh Kumar-Provincial Chief-SMEDA Sindh was exclusively invited for the session, he shared his valuable insights over potential areas of research & innovation eco system.
Office of research Innovation and commercialization (ORIC) Ziauddin University in collaboration of Department of Research and Department of Executive Development organized a comprehensive 4-Day Workshop on “Research Methodology “. Faculty development and research capacity building at ZU was the core objective of this workshop.
Team ORIC provided a all-inclusive overview of the ORIC-functions, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Umrani Director-ORIC-Ziauddin University described about research & innovation ecosystem, Ambreen Muzammil Linkages and Outreach-ORIC discussed about stakeholder mapping and stakeholder engagement, Adnan Jafri innovation and commercialization ORIC introduced participants about design thinking.
Ria Uddin, Director ORIC was exclusively invited for the session, he shared his valuable insights about applied research and commercialization aspect.
The objective of campus drive(s) was to increase the interconnectivity of ORIC with ORIC focal persons and students
Office of Research, Innovation and commercialization organized workshop on Youth Entrepreneurship titled” Small Business Startups. This session was organized in collaboration of Small & Medium Enterprise development Authority (SMEDA). The objective of the workshop was to raise awareness on entrepreneurship, sharing information and best practices observed in the international, regional and national perspectives to motivate the students to consider opting entrepreneurship as a career option. This workshop was arranged on Thursday October ’21, 2021.
Ziauddin University has organized two parallel sessions at the UN’s SDSN 9th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). “Research for Impact: An Inclusive and Sustainable Planet.”
The first session was titled: “SDG Learnings from COVID-19 for Science-Informed Decision-Making” whose invited speaker and moderators are:
(Director ORIC, Ziauddin University)
The second ZU session is titled: “SDG6 Implementation in LMICs and How National Water Policies Can Accelerate Progress”
Ziauddin University participated in the Research and Technology Expo 2022 on 19th and 20th May 2022, organized by NED-UET and Sindh HEC.
Adnan Jafri (Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lead) & Ambreen Muzammil (Linkages & Outreach Lead) from Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization facilitated the ZU exhibitors at the Expo. Registrar ZU-Capt (Retd) Syed Waqar Hussain visited the ZU stall and appreciated the researchers and their projects.
Following Projects were showcased in the Expo.
Ziauddin University has joined some 1500 institutions in 147 countries who are working with the United
Nations to promote global priorities, including peace, human rights, and sustainable development.
Ziauddin University forges partnerships with outstanding academic and other institutions across the globe to expand the student experience, faculty growth and contributions, and the impact of our research. Collaborations with our foreign colleagues are essential to the success of our global activities. Ziauddin University has also established the International Office for propagating the Global presence of the Ziauddin University brand. Some of the collaborating university includes Monash University and Stem Cell from Australia, the University of Bedfordshire, Valparaiso University, European Society for Translational Medicine and our most recent partners and collaborations are:
Ziauddin University has collaborated with Talloires Network of Engaged Universities
Ziauddin University has collaborated with the Association of Commonwealth Universities
Ziauddin University has collaborated with the International Association of Universities
Ziauddin University has collaborated with the Asia Pacific Quality Network
As sustainability is one of the major issues facing the global community, ORIC has established the Sustainability Office to work towards the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, it promotes research and activities for all the 17 SDGs.
ORIC has developed a dedicated office to manage all activities which are in line with meeting sustainability priorities of the United Nations. The Sustainability Office oversees the university’s progress towards sustainable development, including Green Initiatives. The office also ensures that the university is meeting all SDGs compliance requirements as part of its social responsibility. The office holds awareness sessions regarding UN SDGs both to internal and external audiences. The office, alongside other divisions, manages and promotes the research leading to innovations that will help to advance the SDGs.
Ziauddin University has collaborated with ULSF Talloires Declaration
Ziauddin University is becoming the UN’s SDG Academy member institute
Ziauddin University has collaborated with OXFAM
Dr. Kiran Hashmi has been selected among the top 13 startups in Pakistan 100 Boot Camp 2021 organised by IdeaGIST Global. Dr. Kiran Hashmi’s idea has received good scores from the panel of judges in pre-selection interview sessions. A total of only 13 teams have been successfully selected from Pakistan for the final stage.
The Boot camp was a new and unique learning experience. Stepping into the shoes of an entrepreneur and thinking like a business graduate were not easy tasks; they were in fact, a roller coaster ride with many highs and some lows throughout the journey. I still managed to sail through and clear the course with flying colors. Dr.Kiran Hashmi’s idea was selected for the One-Minute Idea Show, and will also be presented for an elevated pitch later in the year.
Ziauddin University becomes part of NIHR funded Oxford University Project “African critical care registry network for pandemic surveillance, clinical management and research (CRIT Care Africa)”. Dr. Madiha Hashmi’s efforts for bringing these global collaborations to Ziauddin University are highly laudable and continuous support from university leadership is greatly appreciated.
Bringing together the expertise of researchers and clinicians based across low- and middle-income countries and partners from established critical care and pandemic networks internationally, this project aims to address the knowledge gaps that exist in the natural history and clinical course of COVID-19 related critical illness in Africa. Knowledge gaps and underlying operational gaps will be identified by implementing a setting-adapted registry for service evaluation and pandemic research in seven countries across Africa. Leveraging the registry data, and led by healthcare stakeholders, the researchers will identify priorities for improving processes of care for the sickest patients. Once established, the same registry platform will support trials to identify strategies for optimal supportive care and interventions in the management of critically ill patients. “Without data, we cannot engage in research, and without research, we have no voice.” Prof Madiha Hashmi, co-investigator, Ziauddin University, Pakistan
Ziauddin University’s partnership with a leading medical university in Turkey: We wish to share that Ziauddin University has finalised comprehensive collaboration agreements with Gazi Osman Pasha University. This includes the Mevlana Exchange Programme for Faculty, Researchers and Students, Joint Projects and European Union Erasmus Plus programme & General Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs).
GaziOsmanPasha University officially recognised by the YÖK – Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK – Council of Higher Education), Tokat Gaziosmanpasa Universities’ (TOGU) is a very large Public Sector University (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students). It is considered among the top 10 medical schools in Turkey.
Ziauddin University’s partnership with a leading medical university in Turkey. We wish to share that Ziauddin University has finalised comprehensive collaboration agreements with Sakarya University. This includes the Mevlana Exchange Programme for faculty, researchers and students, joint projects and European Union Erasmus Plus programme and General Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs).
Sakarya University (Turkish: Sakarya Üniversitesi), frequently referred to simply as SAU, is a public research university. Considered one of the largest universities in Turkey with more than 85,000 students, Sakarya University has very high research activity and its comprehensive graduate program offers doctoral degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Humanities, as well as professional degrees in Business, Medicine, Law, Nursing, Social Work and Dentistry. It hosts five different institutes: Educational Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Offered by Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) every year, students and working youth from SAARC countries are selected for this program. The main objective of JENESYS is to strengthen the capacity building for participants in the SAARC member countries.
Young Professionals: | Students: |
Inayat Ullah | Iqra Shahab |
Komal Mumtaz Ali | Junaid Ali |
Sadaf Anwar | Muhammad Omer Khan |
Misha Irshad | |
Muhammad Abid Khan | |
Najeeb Khatian |
Ziauddin University has signed an MoU with the University of Oxford, UK. Areas of collaboration include capacity building, expert deployment, training, visibility, funding applications and strengthened future relationships with a focus on International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC) and Genomics/Genetics Research.
Postgraduate Research Labs at ZU
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Ziauddin University (ZU) and Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning take an important step to improve parental and child well-being in Pakistan- 10th February 2023
February 10th, 2023, the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) and Ziauddin University launched Pakistan’s first National Centre for Research on Parental Mental Health and Child Development at Ziauddin University. Pro-Chancellor, Prof Nida Hussain, The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Syed Irfan Hyder, CEO of PILL, Prof Nasim Chaudhry. Prof Zafar Abbas, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Director ORIC Dr. Zulfiqar Umrani, Chair Department of Psychiatry, Ziauddin University Prof Imran Chaudhry, Assistant Directors PILL Mr. Ameer Bux and Sehrish Tofique were present at the occasion. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed to facilitate joint work in mental health research, teaching, and training.
Ziauddin University’s accreditation to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) of UNEP- 10th March 2023
On the 10th of March, 2023, Ziauddin University achieved a significant milestone by receiving accreditation to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This accreditation marks a noteworthy recognition of the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its dedication to addressing global environmental challenges.
Ziauddin University (ZU) signs an MoU with Hisaar Foundation – 18th May 2023
Ziauddin University is now a proud member of the Water Network which is an initiative taken by the Hisaar Foundation. In collaboration with Hisaar Foundation, Ziauddin University aims on taking strong initiatives toward water conservation and low-cost solutions for water resources development.
University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (ULSF) Recognises Ziauddin University as an Official Member
Ziauddin University is now part of a geographically and culturally diverse network of over 500 colleges and universities in 60 countries that have committed to practicing and teaching sustainability and environmental responsibility. As the secretariat for signatories of the Talloires Declaration, ULSF supports institutions that want to contribute to a future of environmental health, social well-being, and economic viability. Ziauddin University, is the third signatory from Pakistan after NED (2018) and Mehran UET (2019), to the network of ULSF.
Ziauddin University (ZU) Becomes a Member of the UN’s SDG Academy
Ziauddin University has become a member of the SDG Academy Community of Practice. The SDG Academy, the flagship education initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), is a diverse network of educators dedicated to advancing education for sustainable development through peer learning and the sharing of best practices, customised resource development, and opportunities for research and thought leadership. Ziauddin University has established the Sustainability Office to advance progress on the SDGs.
Ziauddin University (ZU) Signs MoU with IdeaGIST Global – Bir Ventures USA Ltd. Karachi – October 27, 2020
Ziauddin University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bir Ventures USA Ltd. The goals and objectives are to provide entrepreneurship training to the students, support business incubation center workshops, one-on-one mentoring, process guidelines and by connecting the incubators to a global pool of investors, develop an online community of students, alumni, researchers and industry to encourage collaboration in developing innovation-driven enterprises. ZU students are participating in the PM’s Startup Pakistan program through this initiative.
Ziauddin University (ZU) Joins United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
Ziauddin University joins over 800 leading institutes from around the world that are committed to building a more sustainable future by implementing the six principles and striving to achieve the SDGs. PRME deepens collaboration in and across institutions on specific issues relevant to corporate sustainability and responsibility and related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Ziauddin University (ZU) signs MoU with Oxfam Pakistan on Gender Edutainment Karachi – November 26, 2020:
Ziauddin University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Oxfam Pakistan – a non-profit organisation – on ‘Gender Edutainment’. The purpose of this MoU is to set forth the framework for collaboration between Ziauddin University, HEC and OXFAM Pakistan in the areas of gender-based violence through an edutainment approach in the university setting.
On the occasion of the signing ceremony of MoU, Prof. Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, former Vice-Chancellor, Ziauddin University said “we really appreciate the objective of this MoU. It is very important for the university students to be aware of their rights and to know more about harassment policies to control it in universities and workplaces”. The project, funded by the Australian Government, has already commenced at Ziauddin University.
Sartaj Abbasi, Gender Specialist, Oxfam Pakistan and Capt (R) S. Waqar Hussain Registrar, Ziauddin University signed the MoU on behalf of both organizations.
ACU Ambassador for Ziauddin University
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Umrani has been assigned the role of Association of Commonwealth Universities – UK Ambassador from Ziauddin University. The ACU has established this role to improve communication with our members and to strengthen coordination with the UK and member institutions. ZU has established the International Office to support this initiative.
Monash University, Australia and Ziauddin University Research Collaboration Agreement
Ziauddin University (ZU) signed an agreement with Monash University (ANZIC-RC) for an international research project.Dr. Madiha Hashmi is the PI from Pakistan and is responsible for developing this cooperation. ZU will be responsible for overall coordination of the Study in Pakistan. The project is funded by ANZIC-RC which will also provide overall global project coordination for the REMAP-CAP multi national collaboration.
Ziauddin University Startup Selected for Pakistan 100 Boot Camp 2021Dr. Kiran Hashmi has been selected among top 13 startups in Pakistan 100 Boot Camp 2021 organized by IdeaGIST Global. Dr. Kiran Hashmi’s idea has received good scores from the panel of judges in pre-selection interview sessions. A total of only 13 teams have been successfully selected from Pakistan for the final stage.
Ziauddin University Partners with University of Oxford to Lead Project by NIHR
Project “African critical care registry network for pandemic surveillance, clinical management and research” by NIHR, in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) was led by partners including ZU and University of Oxford by Bringing together the expertise of researchers and clinicians based across low- and middle-income countries and partners from established critical care and pandemic networks internationally, this project aims to address the knowledge gaps that exist in the natural history and clinical course of COVID-19 related critical illness in Africa.
Year | Projects |
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2020 | 1 |
2021 | 17 |
2022 | 16 |
2023 | 12 |
2024 | 17 |
2024:
2023:
2022:
2021:
2020:
Year | Projects |
2020 | 30 |
2019 | 30 |
2018 | 19 |
2017 | 23 |
2016 | 8 |
Total projects in last 5 years | 110 |
Year | Publications |
2021 | 126 |
2022 | 183 |
2023 | 273 |
Year | Publications |
2022 | 74 |
2020 | 83 |
2019 | 81 |
2018 | 83 |
2017 | 80 |
2016 | 88 |
Total Publications | 489 |
Mirza Hammad Ul Haq Sarwar Memon, Hafsa, Mahida “Comparison of Gonial Angle between Panoramic and Lateral Cephalograms”Publisher: Lap Lambert Publishing, 2020
Shamim, F. (2019). Learning to teach English. In Alan Maley (ed.). Developing expertise through experience. The British Council. , 2019.
Year | Conferences & Symposiums |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 3 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | 5 |
2017 | 4 |
2016 | 2 |
Total in 7 years | 23 |
Year | Papers Presented |
2020 | 5 |
2019 | 20 |
2018 | 11 |
Total Presented Papers | 36 |
Number of Grant Writing Workshops | |
1 | Research workshop in FOP |
2 | Session with FLAHS |
3 | Research Grant Writing Workshops in Clinical Psychology |
4 | Research Grant Writing Workshops with Family Medicine |
5 | Research Grants Workshop at ZUFVASCI |
6 | Research Grants Workshop in Dentistry |
7 | Research Workshop in the ICU |
8 | Research Grants Workshop at ZCRS, ZCMT, FOP, and ZUFESTM |
9 | Research Grant Training at KDLB |
10 | Research Grant Writing Workshop (all ZU faculty) |
11 | Grant Training at Speech |
12 | Grant Training at Biochemistry (ZMC) |
13 | Research Grant Workshop in ZCMT |
14 | Grant Writing Workshop at North ZCRS |
15 | Online session for TDF |
16 | Research Grant Writing Workshops in LAW |
17 | Online for Going Global Opportunity (British Council) |
Number of Research Trainings | |
18 | Session with FLAHS |
18 | Research workshop in FOP |
20 | Research Training in the Emergency Department |
21 | Research Training in the ICU |
22 | Research Training Workshop (Research Department-ORIC Workshop) |
23 | Research and Innovation at DPM |
Start Ups Workshops (Pre-incubation) | |
Idea Baithak Awareness Session at North (ZCMT, ZUFESTM, Inter College ZU, Eastern Medicine and Natural Medicine | |
Idea Baithak Awareness Session at the Clifton Campus | |
Idea Baithak Awareness Session at Link Road Campus | |
Prime Minister Youth Program (National Innovation Awards) campaign in North | |
Prime Minister Youth Program (National Innovation Awards) campaign in Clifton | |
Prime Minister Youth Program (National Innovation Awards) campaign in Link Road | |
Business Model Canvas and Perfect Pitch at North | |
Business Model Canvas and Perfect Pitch at Clifton | |
Business Model Canvas and Perfect Pitch at Link Road | |
Business Model Canvas and Perfect Pitch Online Session for All | |
Design Thinking Workshops | |
Design Thinking Workshops for Faculty at Clifton | |
Design Thinking Workshops for Faculty at North | |
Design Thinking Workshops for Faculty at Link Road | |
Year | Workshops/Webinars & Seminars |
2022 | 36 |
2020 | 38 |
2019 | 49 |
2018 | 68 |
2017 | 29 |
2016 | 75 |
Total activities | 295 |
Number of Grant Writing Workshops | |
1. | Research workshop in FOP |
2. | Session with FLAHS |
3. | Research Grant writing workshops in Clinical Psychology |
4. | Research Grant writing workshops with Family Medicine |
5. | Research grants workshop in ZUFVASCI |
6. | Research grants workshop in Dentistry |
7. | Research Workshop at ICU |
8. | Research grants workshop in ZCRS, ZCMT, FOP, ZUFESTM |
9. | Research Grant Training at KDLB |
10. | Research grant writing Workshop (all ZU faculty) |
11. | Grant Training at Speech |
12. | Grant Training at Biochemistry (ZMC) |
13. | Research grant workshop in ZCMT |
14. | Grant Writing Workshop at North ZCRS |
15. | An online session for TDF |
16. | Research Grant writing workshops in LAW |
17. | Online for Going Global Opportunity (British Council) |
Number of Research Trainings | |
1. | Session with FLAHS |
2. | Research workshop in FOP |
3. | Research Training in the Emergency Department |
4. | Research Training in ICU |
5. | Research Training Workshop (Research dept-ORIC workshop) |
6. | Research and Innovation at DPM |
Start-Ups Workshops (Pre-incubation) | |
1. | Idea Baithak Awareness Session at North (ZCMT, ZUFESTM, Inter College ZU, Eastern Medicine and Natural Medicine |
2. | Idea Baithak Awareness Session at Clifton Campus |
3. | Idea Baithak Awareness Session at Link Road Campus |
4. | Prime Minister Youth Program (National Innovation Awards) campaign in North |
5. | Prime Minister Youth Program (National Innovation Awards) campaign in Clifton |
6. | Prime Minister Youth Program (National Innovation Awards) campaign in Link Road |
7. | Business Model Canvas and Perfect Pitch at North |
8. | Business Model Canvas and Perfect Pitch at Clifton |
9. | Business Model Canvas and Perfect Pitch at Link Road |
10. | Business Model Canvas and Perfect Pitch Online session for all |
Design Thinking Workshops | |
1. | Design Thinking Workshops for Faculty at Clifton |
2. | Design Thinking Workshops for Faculty at North |
3. | Design Thinking Workshops for Faculty at Link Road |
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