USAID’s HESSA organized a Training workshop on Strengthening Research Productivity in Pakistani Universities from 16-19 December 2024 in Islamabad. The training was arranged for both ORICs and faculty members and focused on proposal writing, grant management and developing strategic plans for ORICs.

From LCWU, the training was attended by Prof. Dr. Faiza Saleem (Director ORIC, Professor Biotechnology), Dr. Nudra Malik (Senior Manager Research Operations, Assistant Professor Psychology), Dr. Nausheen Mazhar (Associate Professor Geography, Head IRC) and Dr. Moneeza Abbas (Assistant Professor Environmental Science). The workshop was attended by over 60 faculty members and officials from 16 partner universities.