University of Turbat Delegation Visits NUTECH to Explore Collaborative Opportunities

A delegation headed by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Turbat, Balochistan Professor Dr. Jan Muhammad visited the National University of Technology (NUTECH) on 5th Nov 2024. The visit aimed to discuss potential collaboration between the two esteemed institutions. Pro-Rector Planning & Resource Maj Gen Engineer Khurram Anwar, HI (M), (Retd) welcomed the delegation.

The Registrar NUTECH briefed about the University’s vision and mission, outlining its academic systems and national qualification framework. The presentation highlighted key initiatives such as national and cooperative engineering programs, faculty development efforts, and various scholarship opportunities. Achievements of both students and faculty were showcased, alongside NUTECH’s international collaborations, which include research and development organizations. The Registrar also elaborated on NUTECH’s professional certification programs, innovative skills development models, strategic academic plans, and the vision for the future campus.

Vice Chancellor of the University of Turbat, Balochistan Professor Dr. Jan Muhammad, provided insights into skills requirements and the skills market needed in Baluchistan, especially in Turbat. The briefing covered the diverse degree programs offered, the number of students enrolled, and the strategic partnership with NUTECH. During the discussion, points for collaboration emerged, including NUTECH certification of skills courses, training of masters’ trainers, skills courses curriculum development, expansion and development of industrial parks, launching of innovation school of future technologies and provision of intellectual support related to skills programs and other areas of mutual interest as intellectual and technical support for the students and faculty of University of Turbat. At the end of the discussion, it was decided that a technical team of NUTECH would visit the University of Turbat to make necessary assessments to prepare the skills development plan.

The high-level visit concluded with a souvenir presentation to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Turbat, Balochistan Professor Dr. Jan Muhammad, symbolizing a shared commitment to building a fruitful partnership.