Emerson University Multan

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nizamuddin’s Perspective on Enhancing Quality, Inclusivity, and Industry Integration in Higher Education

Emerson University Multan recently organized a high-level dialogue titled “Quality & Governance across Higher Education in Pakistan” at Al-Ghazali Hall, convening esteemed educationists, policymakers, and academic leaders to deliberate on the challenges and prospects within the country’s higher education landscape.

Among the distinguished panelists was Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nizamuddin (Sitara-e-Imtiaz, former Chairperson, Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) and Chairperson BOD Khaldunia Institute of Technology & Applied Sciences (KITAAS) College, who provided critical insights into strategies for enhancing educational quality, particularly for students from diverse socio- economic backgrounds, including those from remote and underprivileged areas. He highlighted the importance of localized cultural research and advocated for the integration of regional studies into university curricula to ensure that education remains contextually relevant and socially impactful.

Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Nizamuddin addressed the industry-academia divide, emphasizing the necessity for universities to develop market-driven academic programs that align with contemporary industry requirements. He also proposed the establishment of social research laboratories that actively engage with communities in real time, fostering practical solutions to local socio-economic challenges through interdisciplinary research and innovation.