Public sector universities agree to setup social sciences consortium

Social sciences are pivotal for sustainability, development and protection of the societal values and culture of the society.  In an effort to promote the discipline of social sciences in Pakistan,
five public sector universities of Pakistan have agreed to form a consortium to achieve the goal.

The agreement was reached in a meeting of Vice Chancellors to establish Pakistan’s maiden “Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities” which was held
in Islamabad on Wednesday.  The meeting was attended by the Vice Chancellors of Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamia University Bahawalpur, University of Gujrat, Government College University Faisalabad and Institute of Managements Sciences Peshawar.

The participants have expressed their confidence that the consortium will play a vibrant role in addressing the problems related to the social sciences.  They added that the consortium with
its coordinated efforts will help to promote the social sciences profession in Pakistan.

The Vice Chancellors of the educational institutes of the country have expressed their hope that the consortium will help to improve the state of social sciences education and facilities in
the country. They expressed their confidence that the forum will provide a platform for the social scientists and researchers to share their learning’ and experiences in a professional manner.

This step would be greatly helpful in improving the state of social sciences in the country and will bring the social scientists of various areas closer to one another to undertake joint programmes aiming
at socio-economic development of country.

Currently, social sciences is considered as one of the second string disciplines in the country, with below average students pursuing studies in the social sciences as they can’t pursue their
career in natural sciences discipline.

Additionally,   the areas in which all five universities will cooperate have been highlighted. This includes joint faculty development programs, faculty exchange programs (as adjunct faculty
members), exchange of students, exchange and access of publications related to the social sciences, humanities and arts.  It is also agreed that combined joint research projects will be undertaken in which each university would work in its respective geographical
area.

Besides this, it is agreed that the universities will collaborate with each other in developing joint linkages with other international & national organizations working in social sciences arena,
held joint seminars/conferences & workshops.  The participants have agreed to sign a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in this regard.

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