SARGODHA: The University of Sargodha on Thursday distributed an amount of Rs 22 million among 269 faculty members for their outstanding research work of last calendar year. A formal prize distribution ceremony to honor the researchers and to celebrate the graduation of the first cohort from Waheed Wain Incubation Centre was organized at MFKNBS Hall.
Prof. Dr. Saeed Akbar from University of Bradford, UK, was the chief guest. The VC UoS, Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas, Pro VC UoS, Prof. Dr. Mian Ghulam Yassin, Director ORIC Prof. Dr. Ahmad Raza Bilal,deans, faculty members, chairpersons, researchers and graduates attended the ceremony.
The event aimed to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the university’s faculty members who had made significant contributions for quality research to their respective fields. Addressing the ceremony, Prof Dr Saeed Akbar said that research was the cornerstone of innovation and progress of any institution, by recognizing and rewarding researchers, we not only acknowledge their h
ard work but also inspire future generations to pursue excellence in their scholarly endeavors.
He further said that if Sargodha University continue its research efforts I hope it would soon be among the top 10 universities in Pakistan. Prof Dr Qaisar Abbas congratulated the faculty members and graduates on their achievements. The WWIC is providing aspiring entrepreneurs with essential resources, including mentorship, funding opportunities, and workspace. He also appreciated the researchers and emphasized the importance of research for academic excellence and institutional development.
“Our university has published 1300 research papers this year which include 780 impact factor research papers”, he said and added that the UoS registered 10 trademarks, 10 contract awards, and 5 consultancy awards this year.