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Sindh University (SU) on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with International Islamic University (IIU) Islamabad, for the promotion of research and higher education, particularly in the field of education, law, science and technology. The document was signed by Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) of SU Laar campus Badin Professor Dr Muhammad Siddique on behalf of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Abida Taherani and IIU President Dr Ahmed Yousif.
The co-operation between the two-sides will cover joint research activities, joint teaching, the development of new degrees and training programmes, delivery of programmes for professional and exploration of possibility of video conferencing for the delivery of courses and development of academic programmes in areas of common interest.
The document will also pave the way for the exchange of staff and graduate students for research teaching and discussions and development of student and learning management systems. Under the pact, the two sides will also explore research opportunities and industry-focused training for their students.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Professor Dr Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro hoped that the document signed between the two universities will go a long way in fostering co-operation in the field of higher education and research. He said the two sides will exchange their academic contents to each other and also offer scholarships as well as other facilities for academic purposes. "Sindh University will provide its learning management system, examination system and academic contents to the IIU," the statement said.
According to the PVC, the MoU offered collaboration in joint course development, teachers training programmes and a faculty exchange programme. He said that Sindh University had always provided a platform to enable efficient use of resources through innovative use of technology. "The agreement will help promote higher education in the country," he said. IIU Professor Dr Ahmed Yousif said that the MoU would be mutually beneficial and promote higher quality education in the country. "The SU will benefit from the IIU's education technology through the joint programmes offered by both the universities," he said.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2015

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