Lahore: The University of Education (UE) Lahore concluded its two-day flagship research conference, ‘Resurgence 2026,’ with a renewed commitment to promoting research, innovation and entrepreneurship, while inaugurating the University’s Business Incubation Centre (BIC) to support student-led startups.
The concluding ceremony was attended by Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lahore Sun Yun as the chief guest. Secretary Special Education, vice chancellors of various universities, representatives of academia and industry, faculty members, researchers and students also participated in the event.
During the two-day conference, researchers presented studies, policy recommendations and startup ideas in the fields of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), science and other emerging disciplines, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving global landscape.
The chief guest inaugurated the UE Business Incubation Centre, established to nurture entrepreneurial talent, provide mentorship and networking opportunities, and help students transform innovative ideas into sustainable business ventures.
The university also honoured more than 30 researchers with certificates and shields in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research and innovation.
Addressing the ceremony, Sun Yun said the University of Education had earned a distinguished position in Pakistan’s higher education sector through its achievements in research, innovation and knowledge creation. He said the presence of Chinese students at the university reflected the growing educational and research partnership between Pakistan and China and appreciated the institution’s efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation through higher education.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Aqif Anwar Chaudhry highlighted the university’s research achievements over the past year, saying the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC) and faculty members had demonstrated outstanding performance in advancing research and innovation.
He said 14 faculty members of the university had been included among the world’s top two per cent scientists, describing it as a landmark achievement for the institution. He added that the university had also secured prominent positions in national and international rankings, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence.
The vice chancellor said the newly established BIC would promote entrepreneurship and commercialisation by enabling students to develop innovative ideas into successful business ventures. He added that the University of Education, with campuses in seven cities of Punjab, remained committed to providing affordable, modern and quality education across the province.
The conference concluded with a pledge to strengthen research collaborations, encourage innovation and promote entrepreneurship to address national and global challenges. A large number of researchers, faculty members, students and industry representatives attended the event.