UAJK and Hazara University Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic, Scientific, Research Collaboration
The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (UAJK) and Hazara University have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic, scientific, technological, and cultural cooperation.
ISLAMABAD (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Aug, 2026): The agreement was signed by UAJK's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr Nasir Jamal Khattak, and Hazara University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr Ikramullah Khan, in the presence of senior university officials.
Key Points of the MoU:
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Research & Development: Collaboration on research projects, joint publications, and academic supervision.
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Exchange Programs: Faculty and student exchanges, visiting scholars, and postdoctoral fellows.
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Joint Funding: Exploration of opportunities for joint research funding through organizations like the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
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Seminars & Workshops: Facilitating academic and technical cooperation through events such as seminars, workshops, internships, and international conferences.
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Specific Focus: Emphasis on strengthening collaboration in Geology between the two universities.
Both Vice Chancellors expressed optimism about the MoU's potential to foster stronger relationships and provide new avenues for research and academic development in Pakistan.