In a significant step towards strengthening inter university academic collaboration, ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ (GCUF) and ๐๐จ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ (KUST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering joint research and academic development.
The MoU was formally signed by ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐ฎ๐-๐ข-๐๐ณ๐๐ฆ, Vice Chancellor of GCUF, and ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐๐ซ. ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฌ, Vice Chancellor of KUST, during an official visit by Dr. Ilyas to the GCUF campus.
The primary objective of this MoU is to promote mutual academic cooperation, particularly in the disciplines of ๐๐ก๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ. Under this agreement, both universities will work together to share laboratories and technical facilities for enhanced research opportunities.
Collaborate on joint research projects to contribute to the national and international scientific community. Support faculty exchange and capacity building programs. Provide postgraduate (MPhil/PhD) students access to advanced laboratory infrastructure for high-quality research work.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐ฎ๐-๐ข-๐๐ณ๐๐ฆ emphasized the significance of inter institutional collaboration in enhancing research productivity and innovation. He stated, This MoU marks a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening scientific inquiry and building research excellence across both institutions.
๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐๐ซ. ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฌ appreciated GCUF’s research facilities, particularly in the Department of Physics, and expressed enthusiasm for future joint academic ventures. He highlighted the importance of providing young researchers with advanced tools and collaborative platforms to address pressing scientific challenges.
The agreement is expected to open new ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ, resource sharing, and collaborative innovation that align with national goals for higher education and scientific development.
