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Date

Event

Description

YEAR 2015

1.

9^th March, 2015

Established FaceBook Page

2.

6^th April, 2015

Name of Event: MOU signing of SPST with Shahzada Begum Cancer Prevention Institute

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Facilitators: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Mr. Ross Masud

Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology, (LCWU), Jail Road, Lahore signed MOU with Shahzada Begum Cancer Prevention Institute, having its office at 170G, Commercial Area, DHA (Phase-1) Lahore and Surgical Oncology Society Pakistan, King Edward Medical University, Lahore.

"To promote awareness about ways to prevent breast cancer as well as detect the disease at the earliest stage leading to effective treatment"

3.

8^th April, 2015

Name of Event: Department of Zoology LCWU students spent one day at Lahore Zoo as Zoo Keepers

Venue: Lahore Zoo

Facilitators: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz

(Video Available)

Students of Zoology Department spent one day at Lahore Zoo as Zoo Keepers and adopted two animals. It was very animal loving activity, love animals they have rights too, director research Prof. Dr. Shugufta Naz and other staff members accompanied too.

Students of Zoology Department, LCWU at Lahore Zoo working as Zoo Keepers and adopting animals there. It was their social action project (Love Animals) under British Council! HOD Zoology Department. Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Director Research Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz graced the event.

4.

27^th May, 2015

Name of Event: Breast Cancer Awareness and Help Seminar

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Facilitators: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Ghazala Jabeen, Dr Zakiya Kanwal

Guests of Honor: Prof. Arshad Cheema, Mr. Ross Masud, Dr. Fariha, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda

A seminar on Breast Cancer Awareness and Help was conducted by the students of Department of Zoology under the Active Citizen Program launched by British Council and supervised by Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor on May 27 2015. The official timings of the seminar were from 11:00 am to 1:00p.m arranged in the hall of Department of Biotechnology. Students from both Zoology and various other departments were invited to attend this seminar that focused on the issue of prevalence of breast cancer in Pakistan, ‘reluctance’ as the major cause for its prevalence and various preventive measures and self-screening modules a woman should know.

The guests were seated in the hall by 10:55 am and the seminar started at 11:10a.m with the recitation of Holy Quran. After the recitation, Professor Arshad Cheema was then invited to share his views and experience with regard to breast cancer and its patients. He began by introducing himself and sharing his ‘alma maters’ as an opening to the students. He shared the statistical fact that every 8th women in Pakistan (>1 crore alive today) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. His entire presentation then gave a small, but tentatively eye opening insight to the various kinds of breast cancer patients he and his team has dealt with in the past. Each patient presented various reasons to deny the existence of such a cancer in them at first place until it exceeded beyond the metastatic stage. He also focused on tobacco as a major reason for various type of cancer including lung, throat and mouth. If smoking and tobacco intake is reduced, many cases of breast cancer may be avoided.

Decorum of the hall was well maintained during the entire event and all the students attentively listened to the very informative seminar put forth. Mr. Ross Masud was then invited on the stage after Mr. Cheema. Mr. Ross Masud shared his views with regard to preventing a disease like breast cancer. After his brief session, all the male guest were escorted for refreshments while the students were now addressed by Dr. Fariha to give a personal self-screening session to women only. Her presentation explained the need for Breast Self-Examination and why it should be done. She then explained various methods and techniques to self-examine any hidden changes before time. Several doubts and questions were taken from the audience with regard to breast cancer. All the questions were put very well in an answer by Dr. Fariha.

The seminar was then closed by thanking the guest for taking out time from their busy schedule. Several pamphlets on breast cancer were then distributed to the audience and the rest of the guests were taken for refreshments. All in all, the two hour seminar proved to be very informative and thought provoking for the potential women who now look forward to more of such events.

5.

14-15^th October, 2015

Name of Event: Two days training workshop on "Biostatistics tools in Biological Research"

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Resource Person: Dr. M. Tariq Javed

A two days training workshop (14th 15th October, 2015 on "Biostatistics tools in Biological Research" organized at Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University Lahore. It was excellent opportunity to train future scientists of Pakistan. Resource person was Prof. Dr. M. Tariq Javed from University of Agriculture Faisalabad. Director Research Prof. Dr. Shugufta Naz and Prof. Dr Farkhanda Manzoor HOD distributed certificates

Among participants.

6.

17^th December, 2015

Name of Event: Seminar titled "Trends in Parasitic and Vector Borne Diseases"

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Resource Persons: Prof. Dr. Saleem Mohammad Rana (Dean Contech School of Public Health), Prof. Dr. Sabiha Fazal (Former Chairperson, Department of Zoology, LCWU)

Department of Zoology, LCWU organized a seminar titled "Trends in Parasitic and Vector Borne Diseases" (December 17, 2015) for faculty and students. The invited speaker Prof. Dr. Saleem Mohammad Rana (Dean, Contech School of Public Health) delivered an illustrative lecture on the fundamentals of vector biology and vector borne diseases. The esteemed Prof. Dr. Sabiha Fazal (Former Chairperson, Department of Zoology, LCWU) gave a lecture on the importance of Vectors and their impact on humans. Students were encouraged to participate in this interactive and highly informative seminar which concluded with a discussion and a Q&A session.

YEAR 2016

7.

7-9^th January, 2016

Name of Event: First International Aquaculture Conference and first Tilapia Fish Cooking Exhibition

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Ghazala Jabeen, Dr. Zakia Kanwal and Dr. Shafaq Fatima, Dr. R. S. N. Janjua

(Video Available)

First International Aquaculture (7-9 January, 2016) Conference and first Tilapia Fish Cooking Exhibition was organized by the Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore, in collaboration with FEEDing Pakistan Program (Promoting Aquaculture Sector) of American Soybean Association, funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and University of Arizona, USA.

Prof. Dr. Uzma Qureshi, Vice Chancellor LCWU gave welcome address to the guests Mr. R. S. N. Janjua, country representative Soy Pak (ASA/WISHH), Pakistan highlighted the Development of Tilapia Aquaculture sector in Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons Aquaculture specialist from University of Arizona USA talked about the World Aquaculture development and opportunities for women. Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Head of Zoology Department LCWU talked about Perspective of Fisheries and Aquaculture Discipline at the Zoology Department and said that department has strong foreign qualified technical experts on Aquaculture. Four higher Education Commission funded Aquaculture research projects have also been awarded to their Aquaculture experts. Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Ghazala Jabeen, Dr. Zakia Kanwal and Dr. Shafaq Fatima.

A cooking exhibition in collaboration with the department of Home Economics was also arranged among the participants for making dishes with Tilapia. Experienced judges were present to evaluate the dishes. Prof. Dr. Bushra Khan, incharge Faculty of Natural Sciences, LCWU and Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz, Director Research, LCWU distributed certificates and shields among the participants.

Overall, the Conference focused on the Development of Aquaculture and role of fish in addressing the food security of Pakistan. The Conference and First Tilapia fish cooking competition provided opportunities to young female students to understand benefits of using Soybean in quality Aquaculture production.

8.

10^th January, 2016

Name of Event: Two-days work shop on "Research Writing Skill and Training on Endnote"

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Resource Persons: Prof. Dr. Syed Mulazim Hussain Bukhari, Professor of Pathology at Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad

Department of Zoology organized a two-days work shop on "Research Writing Skill and Training on Endnote". The invited speaker was Prof. Dr. Syed Mulazim Hussain Bukhari, Professor of Pathology at Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad.

9.

18^th February, 2016

Name of Event: "Mosquito Awareness Quiz"

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Ms. Najiya al-Arifa

Department of Zoology, LCWU Lahore organized a highly informative "Mosquito Awareness Quiz" within the Department of Zoology. Winners and participants were awarded certificates for their participation and achievements.

10.

19^th April, 2016

Name of Event: Department of Zoology signs MOU with WWF-Pakistan

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Focal Persons: Mr. Usman Ijaz, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor

Department of Zoology, LCWU Lahore signed an. VC LCWU and GM WWF-Pakistan signed the MOU. Mr. Usman Ijaz will be the focal person for the Eco-Internship Programme from WWF-Pakistan while Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Head of Zoology Department will coordinate on behalf of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.

11.

3^rd March, 2016

Name of Event: Three-Day Seminar on “Aquaculture & Feeding Management” and Study Tour to Fish Feed Mills and Fish Ponds

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Ghazala Jabeen, Dr. Zakia Kanwal and Dr. Shafaq Fatima, Dr. R. S. N. Janjua

(Video Available)

Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), in collaboration with FEEDing Pakistan Program of American Soybean Association (ASA) funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organized a Three-Day Seminar on “Aquaculture & Feeding Management” and Study Tour to Fish Feed Mills and Fish Ponds from 03-05 August 2016. This Seminar Cum Training was organized especially for the Students & Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), in collaboration with FEEDing Pakistan Program of American Soybean Association (ASA) funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organized a Three-Day Seminar on “Aquaculture & Feeding Management” and study Tour to Fish Feed Mills and Fish Ponds from 03-05 August, 2016. This Seminar Cum Training was organized especially for the Students & Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture. On First Day, 03-AUG-2016. The experts of Feed Technology and Pond & Feed Management were invited and a special session of presentation was carried out. Mr. Mirza Zafar and M. Khan have well demonstrated the students about Benefits of Soy-Based Feed for Aquaculture and Feed Technology.

On the other hand, the Pond Management & Feeding Management were elaborated by Rtd. Director General Mr. Noor Elahi, An expert talk on Soy utilixation & its Statistics was covered by R. S. N Janjua. Country Representative ASA/WISHH/SOYPAK. On 4th AUG, 2016 the Study Tour to Two Fish Feed Mills (Oryza Feed Mill & Kashmir Feeds) and a Fish Pond (Sial Fish Pond) was arranged. This was the first exposure of female students to the feed mills and the ponds.

12.

25^th October, ‎2016

Name of Event: One day Seminar on Biodiversity and Conservation in Pakistan

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Resource Person: Ms. Humaira Ayesha from WWF Lahore

Department of Zoology, LCWU Lahore in collaboration with WWF Pakistan organized a one day seminar to raise awareness about the Endangered and threatened animal species in Pakistan. Participants of the seminar were shown documentaries on poaching and illegal hunting which has condemned many endemic species to the brink of extinction. Ms. Humaira Ayesha from WWF Pakistan presented a talk with active Q&A session with the participants.

13.

19^th-20^th December, 2016

Name of Event: Two Days Workshop to Raise Awareness Against Vector-Borne Diseases/PCR based techniques in Biological Research.

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Ms. Hafsa Memona, Ms. Najiya al-Arifa

Resource Persons: Ms. Hafsa Memona, Ms. Najiya al-Arifa, Ms. Amna Shahid, Ms. Madiha Sana, Dr. M. Sajid

Department of Zoology, LCWU organized a Two Days Workshop to Raise Awareness Against Vector-Borne Diseases/PCR based techniques in Biological Research.

Dengue Prevention and Control Cell, LCWU and Department of Zoology, LCWU organized a two-days workshop to Raise awareness against Vector borne diseases/ PCR based techniques in Biological research on 19th-20th December, 2016 at Zoology Department’s Seminar hall. Various eminent instructors and speakers from LCWU, GCU and CMH, Lahore delivered comprehensive and informative lectures. Number of students attended the workshop.

First session of workshop was started with recitation of the Holy Quran by Ayesha Zafar (Student). Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor (Chairperson Department of Zoology, Incharge Dengue Prevention and Control Cell) conveyed informative lecture on “Mosquito borne diseases”. Ms. Najia-al-Arifa (lecturer LCWU) shared her knowledge about “Ebola Virus and its prevalence in Pakistan” which was very much liked by students. Ms. Amna Shahid (Lecturer GCU) conveyed her knowledge about “Possible threats of Zika Virus in Pakistan”. Ms. Madiha Sana (Lecturer LCWU) updated student’s knowledge about “Role of Ticks in spread of Vector borne diseases”. Ms. Hafsa Memona (Lecturer LCWU) enlighten an important public health issue “Cockroaches the nuisance urban pest” with an informative lecture. Dr. M. Sajid (CMH Lahore) delivered an illustrative lecture on “Primer designing and PCR based techniques in Biological Research” and replied the questions of students. At the end chairperson of Zoology department Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor awarded certificates to the speakers, organizers and participants.

YEAR 2017

14.

7^th February, 2017

Name of Event: Lecture on Aquaculture and Fisheries

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Resource Person: Dr. Sandra Zainathan

Department of Zoology, LCWU arranged a lecture by Dr. Sandra Zainathan Senior Lecturer, School of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences, University of Malaysia, Terengganu Malaysia.

She is an expert on Fish Virology.

15.

29^th March, 2017

Name of Event: Award of PhD Degree by the Department of Zoology, LCWU Lahore

PhD Student: Ms. Hafsa Memona

Lahore College for Women University, Lahore has awarded PhD degree to Dr. Hafsa Mamona under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor. Dr. Hafza is currently serving as lecturer at the Department of Zoology, LCWU. Her Field of Research is Entomology.

16.

16^th August, 2017

Name of Event: Award of PhD Degree by the Department of Zoology, LCWU Lahore

PhD Student: Ms. Farah Ashfaq

Lahore College for Women University, Lahore has awarded PhD degrees to Dr. Farah Ashfaq and Dr. Saffora Riaz under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Tasnim Farasat and Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, respectively. Dr. Farah is currently serving as Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, LCWU. Her Fields of Research are Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation.

Ms. Farah Ashfaq a registered PhD student of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Reg. No. 09-Ph.D/LCWU/15753 has completed her research work for Ph.D in the subject of Zoology, titled “A study of Circulating inflammatory Markers and Adipokines Associated with obesity” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Tasnim Farasat, Professor of Zoology, Lahore Collge for Women University, Lahore (Supervisor), Dr. Shagusfta Naz, Assistant Professor of Zoology (Co-supervisor) and Dr. Shah Jahan Malik, Department of Immunology, UHS Lahore (Co-supervisor). She successfully defended her thesis on 16.08.2017 and was recommended for award of Ph.D in Zoology.

17.

18^th August, 2017

Name of Event: Award of PhD Degree by the Department of Zoology, LCWU Lahore

PhD Student: Ms. Saffora Riaz

Lahore College for Women University, Lahore has awarded PhD degrees to Dr. Farah Ashfaq and Dr. Saffora Riaz under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Tasnim Farasat and Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, respectively. Dr. Farah is currently serving as Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, LCWU. Her Fields of Research are Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation.

Ms. Saffora Riaz a registered PhD student of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Reg. No. 10-Ph.D/LCWU/18026 has completed her research work for PhD in the subject of Zoology titled “Analysis of Organophosphates Pesticides in Blood Samples of Agricultural workers of District Gujranwala Punjab” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Professor of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore (Supervisor), Dr. Nasir Mahmood, UHS, Lahore (Co-supervisor). She successfully defended her thesis on 10.08.2017 and was recommended for award of Ph.D Zoology.

18.

September, 2017

Name of Event: First batch of MSc Zoology self-support graduates

Department of Zoology, LCWU is proud to announce the final result of the first batch of MSc Zoology Evening (Self-Support Program) Session 2015-17. The Department bids the class of 2017 farewell and wishes them success in their future endeavors.

19.

4-6^th October, 2017

Name of Event: Three days workshop entitled “New Trends in Biological Techniques”

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Organizers: Department of Biotechnology and Department of Zoology, LCWU Lahore

A three days workshop entitled “New Trends in Biological Techniques” was jointly organized by Department of Zoology and Department of Biotechnology, LCWU from 4-6 October, 2017 at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore. This workshop consisted of lectures and hands on training in laboratories related to techniques discussed in lectures.

Distinguished guest speakers were invited from renowned Universities of Pakistan. Large number of participants including faculty and students from different Universities and Colleges affiliated with LCWU participated in the workshop. Resource persons from both departments delivered introductory lectures and hands on training sessions.

Practically taught techniques were DNA extraction, PCR, SDS-PAGE, Gel Electrophoresis, Fish husbandry, Aquaculture, Entomology and vector Biological laboratory methods.

20.

25^th-27^th October, 2017

Name of Event: Three days International conference on “New Trends in Natural Sciences: From Basics to Applied” (NTNS-2017)

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Organizers: Department of Biotechnology and Department of Zoology, LCWU Lahore

Departments of Biotechnology and Zoology

Lahore College for Women University, Lahore jointly organized three-days International conference on “New Trends in Natural Sciences: From Basics to Applied” (NTNS-2017) from 25^th-27^th October, 2017 at LCWU Lahore.

The main focus of the conference was to provide a platform for in-depth discussions on scientific, technological and commercially applicable developments leading to new trends and innovative applications. The conference aimed to highlight the value of “Applied research” being carried out for the advancement of knowledge working for long-term economic and social impact on human beings.

The mission of the conference was to bridge the gap between University and Industry, practitioners and stakeholders. All the benefits that could be obtained from animals (food, pets, fertilizer, pigments, leather, leisure activities and pest control) were reviewed in this conference. The value of “Applied research” being carried out for the advancement of knowledge was highlighted with reference to working for long-term economic or social benefits and to transfer the results to sectors responsible for its application.

Eminent and renowned scientists from international and national institutes shared their perspectives and discussed the recent trends in the field of Natural Sciences to equip the young researchers with a broad base of knowledge (epistemological–general) likely to form the background to the solution of recognized or expected current or future problems or possibilities.

21.

23^rd November, ‎2017

Name of Event: Second Tilapia Fish Cooking and Exhibition

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Shafaq Fatima, Dr. R. S. N Janjua

Department of Zoology, LCWU celebrated “World Aquaculture Day” and 2nd Tilapia Cooking competition on 23rd November, 2017 in collaboration with Soypak, Pakistan. Dr. Karen Vivareca (Director, E.W. Shell Fisheries Center, School of fisheries Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences Auburn University, Alabama, USA) and Dr. RSN Janjua (Country Representative of American Soybean Association and CEO, SoyPak) delivered lectures on nutritional importance of soy based fish feed in Aquaculture industry of Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor said vote of thanks to speakers, guests and participants. There was 2nd Tilapia cooking competition in which students of Department of Zoology prepared ten different dishes of Tilapia. First three winners and special prizes were awarded by judges, Prof. Dr. Bushra Khan, Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz, Dr. Karen Vivareca and Mr. Mustajab Ahmad (Cakes & Bakes).

22.

21^st February, 2018

Name of Event: Best University Teacher Award

Venue: HEC Islamabad

Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Head of Zoology Department at Lahore College for Women University was awarded “Best University Teacher Award” for the year 2016 in recognition of her outstanding performance during a ceremony held at the Higher Education Commission Secretariat in Islamabad on Wednesday, 21st February, 2018. She was presented a certificate and a cash prize worth Rs. 100,000.

23.

25^th-29^th March, 2018

Name of Event: Faculty at Department of Zoology, LCWU was honored at the IV^th International Biocidal Congress

Venue: Antalya, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor Head of Zoology Department, Lahore College For Women University, Lahore was invited by Turkish Ministry of Health and Environment to deliver her lecture in IV^th International Biocidal Congress held on March 25-29, 2018 in Susesi Hotel Antalya, Turkey. She presented her research work on “Mosquitoes and status of insecticide resistance in Pakistan.” She was the first Pakistani speaker invited to talk about mosquitoes and their resistance in Pakistan. She also had collaborations with Turkish Universities and with insecticide companies to introduce new products against mosquitoes in Pakistan. The conference was attended by the competent authorities of EU member states, Universities, hospitals, municipalities and industry representatives from Turkey, UK, France, Australia. It was also mutually agreed that a group of Turkish public health specialist would participate in the International conference on Public Health, Food safety and nutrition in October 2018.

Dr. Farzana Rashid and Dr. Sumera Sajjad from Zoology Department, LCWU presented their research achievements and were awarded the best oral presenters and were invited as eminent speakers in the upcoming 5th Biocidal Congress scheduled to be held in Antalya in year 2020.

24.

16^th April, 2018

Name of Event: "First Consultative Meeting on pursuing long term Ecological Research in Multi-disciplinary fields"

Venue: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

Head of Zoology Department, LCWU Lahore, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor was invited to attend the "First Consultative Meeting on pursuing long term Ecological Research in Multi-disciplinary fields" on 16th April, 2018 held at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore.

This meeting was attended by several Ecologists, Researchers and representatives of Academia. It was aimed at seeking research solutions for management issues related to Human Ecology and Biodiversity.

The main agenda of the meeting was as follows;

1_Broken food chains

2_Terrorism

3_Human ecology (Desserts, Water systems, Forests)

4_Wildlife fauna

5_Research based lasting solutions

25.

20th April, 2018

Name of Event: Faculty and students from the Department of Zoology, LCWU attended "National Training Course on Histopathology (HP, 2018)"

Venue: University of Agriculture Faisalabad

Faculty and students from the Department of Zoology, LCWU attended National Training Course on Histopathology (HP, 2018) organized by the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.

The workshop focused on Tissue Preparation, Collection, Fixing, Processing, Sectioning and Staining, Biological Data Bank. Tissue slides: Reading Comprehension and Pathological Process by taking Liver and Kidney as Model.

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26.

24^th April, 2018

Name of Event: HOD Zoology and faculty participated in One-Day Workshop under the development project "Human Resource Development Through Research and Training in Fisheries Department"

Venue: Fisheries Research and Training Institute, Manawa

Head of Zoology Department, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor delivered a lecture at the 1-Day Workshop on "Fish Techniques" under the development project "Human Resource Development Through Research and Training in Fisheries Department" organized by the Fisheries Research and Training Institute, Manawa on 24th April, 2018.

Aquaculture and Fisheries experts from the Department of Zoology, LCWU, Dr. Ghazala Jabeen and Dr. Shafaq Fatima also attended the workshop.

27.

28^th April, 2018

Name of Event: HOD Zoology Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor is appointed as VC LCWU

Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Head of Zoology Department, LCWU has been appointed new Vice Chancellor (VC) for Lahore College for Women University (LCWU).

Working overtime and helping colleagues without any personal gain – there are no short term rewards for these things but karma eventually comes back with massive rewards. Your promotion is a classic example. Congratulations.

28.

3^rd May, 2018

Name of Event: One day Seminar on “Breast Cancer Awareness”

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Resource Persons: Mr. Ross Masud, Prof. Dr. Arshad Cheema, Dr. Tayyaba Wasim

Department of Zoology, LCWU, Lahore held a one day Seminar on “Breast Cancer Awareness” on 3rd May, 2018. Faculty and students actively participated in the event. Mr. Ross Masud, Chairman Shehzada Begum Cancer Prevention Institute, Prof. Dr. Arshad Cheema, Dean Postgraduate Medical Institute and Director University of Lahore Cancer center and Dr. Tayyaba Wasim from Gynecology Department, Services Hospital Lahore addressed the seminar. A screening session was also arranged after the seminar in which doctors from the services hospital made screening test with students and faculty.

29.

7^th-9^th May, 2018

Name of Event: 3-Days Workshop Entitled “Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism”

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Ghazala Jabeen, Dr. Shafaq Fatima, Dr. Najiya al-Arifa

Resource Persons: Ms. Kiran Saleem, Mr. Ghazanfer Ali, Mr. Jhangir Khan, Dr. Bushra Nisar Khan, Dr. Uzma Khan, Mr. Aashiq Ali Khan, Dr. Tanveer Hussain

Department of Zoology, Lahore College For Women University Arranged A 3-Days Workshop Entitled “Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism” on 7th – 9th May, 2018. Objective of this workshop was to generate awareness about biodiversity conservation, strategies and new technologies.

Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University Arranged A 3-Days Workshop Entitled “Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism” on 7^th – 9^th May, 2018. Objective of this workshop was to generate awareness about biodiversity conservation strategies and new technologies.

On the first day, Vice Chancellor of LCWU, addressed the participants and described the importance of workshop. Later, Ms. Kiran Saleem from Lahore Zoo, Mr. Ghazanfer Ali, wildlife expert explained threats to wildlife in Pakistan and mentioned the steps taken by beneficiaries towards its mitigation. In afternoon, there was hands on session of taxidermy by Mr. Jhangir Khan (UVAS) who taught preservation of animals by taxidermy techniques. On second day of the workshop, Dr. Bushra Nisar Khan (PU, Lahore) described the role of Zoos and Parks in conservation of biodiversity and awareness among public. Dr. Uzma Khan (WWF) presented efforts of WWF in Pakistan. All participants visited headquarter of WWF in Lahore in afternoon. On third day of workshop, Mr. Aashiq Ali Khan, Scientific Representative, EVK2CNR addressed the participants to highlight threats to biodiversity and efforts of WWF and EVK2CNR n mitigation of these threats. Dr. Tanveer Hussain (VU) described importance of genomic analysis of domestic and wildlife animals. In closing ceremony, worthy Vice Chancellor, LCWU thanked all guests, speakers and participants. Shields and certificates were presented to all speakers and organizers.

30.

11^th May, 2018

Name of Event: One day training on SAS University Edition for Data Analysis

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Hafsa Memona

Resource Person: Dr. M. Tariq Javed

One day training on SAS University Edition for Data Analysis.

31.

‎7^th September, ‎2018

Name of Event: LCWU Lahore plantation drive

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

The LCWU established a task force to make Pakistan green. LCWU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Farkhanda  Manzoor tasked the force with planting 10,000 saplings in all campuses this season. The day started with the flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by three major events – the cake cutting ceremony; march past by student council and tree plantation.

32.

29^th September, ‎2018

Name of Event: Zoology Major BS-III 5th semester, educational trip to the International Poultry Expo, IPEX, 2018

Venue: Expo Center Lahore

Facilitators: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Najiya al-Arifa

Zoology Major BS-III 5th semester, educational trip to the International Poultry Expo, IPEX, 2018. The International Poultry Expo focused on the huge participation of poultry entrepreneurs, new investors, researchers, veterinarians, students and consumers to provide them a capable platform where they will be able to find professional guidance and international exposure too.

33.

12^th October, 2018

Name of Event: LCWU Lahore Kala Sha Kaku Campus plantation drive

Venue: Lahore College for Women University Kala Sha Kaku Campus

Lahore College for Women University arranged a tree Plantation activity on Friday 12th October, 18, at the Kala Sha Kaku Campus of LCWU. 300 students along with senior faculty participated in this activity and planted almost 350 plants. The noteworthy faculty includes the honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Deans and Directors of Biotechnology department (Dr. Shagufta Naz), IR department (Dr. Nasreen Aftab) and the Directorate of Student Affairs.

34.

17^th October, 2018

Name of Event: One day Seminar on “Breast Cancer Awareness”

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Resource Persons: Mr. Ross Masud, Prof. Dr. Arshad Cheema

A one day Seminar on “Breast Cancer Awareness” was organized by Department of Zoology, LCWU Lahore on 17th October, 2018. Faculty and students actively participated in the event. Mr. Ross Masud-Chairman Shehzada Begum Cancer Prevention Institute and Prof. Dr. Arshad Cheema-Dean Postgraduate Medical Institute and Director University of Lahore Cancer center addressed the seminar. Speakers talked about in depth regarding “cancer prevention” and “Why do we need an early diagnosis of breast cancer?” Discussions were made with students and faculty members in detail.

35.

24^th October, 2018

Name of Event: Inauguration ceremony of the First Aquaculture facility of Department of Zoology

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Facilitator: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Shafaq Fatima

First Aquaculture facility of Department of Zoology, Lahore College For Women University was inagurated by worthy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor. Multiple foreigner and Pakistani subject specialists and researchers also visited the facility. This facility was established under Higher Education Commission funded project entitled" Production of all female population of Silver carp by 17-alpha methyltestosterone immersion and dietary treatment". LCWU provided all necessary funds for civil work. Dr. Shafaq Fatima Assistant Professor of Zoology is principal investigator while Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor is co- PI in this project. This facility can rear fish biomass upto approximately 650kg in one season. Both juvenile and large fish can be accomodated in established facility when required. It will provide vast space and opportunities to conduct practicals, research trials and future projects. It might be used for commercial purpose as well to involve female students in practical and economic application of Aquaculture and fish farming. This facility will be a milestone towards establishment of discipline  of fisheries and Aquaculture at LCWU.

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24^th-26^th October, 2018

Name of Event: Three days international conference “New Trends in Natural Sciences: Public Health, Food Nutrition and Safety”

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Chief Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz

The department of Biotechnology and Zoology, LCWU organized three days International Conference “NEW TRENDS IN NATURAL SCIENCES: PUBLIC HEALTH, FOOD NUTRITION AND SAFETY’ NTNS-II, 2018 FROM 24th – 26th October, 2018.  The main objective of the conference was to provide a platform to provide information about public health strategies and basic food practices both Nationally and Internationally and to motivate the participants to make positive changes that influence our common food related practices.

Delegates from USA, UK, Canada, Turkey, China, Iran, UAE attended the conference and presented their work. The event was attended by a large number of Participants from different institutes/universities from all over Pakistan as well as abroad. The main organizers Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor and Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz in their concluding Remarks thanked HEC and PHEC for giving funding to organize this mega event. The guests as well as participants appreciated the efforts of the organizers and congratulated the whole team in making this even a success.

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12^th November, 2018

Creator: Dr. Najiya al-Arifa

Department of Zoology LCWU launches its own YouTube Channel

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12^th April, 2019

Name of Event: Lecture of Prof. Dr. Naeem Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Baltistan, Skardu

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Chief Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Shafaq Fatima

Prof. Dr. Naeem Khan, Worthy Vice Chancellor, University of Baltistan, Skardu visited Lahore College For Women University on April 12, 2019. ORIC, LCWU organized his lecture entitled “Professional Development in Education” for students of Zoology. In his lecture, he discussed the objectives, policies and structure of University of Baltistan in growth of education in these under developed areas. He highlighted the scope of research in the various fields of Zoology in Gilgit Baltistan particularly in Fisheries and Aquaculture. He encouraged female students to come forward and practically perform in development of the country. He presented examples of females entrepreneurs from the region of Gilgit Baltistan to motivate the students. Moreover, he advised students to look for external funds to materialize their research ideas, attending conferences and trainings for broadening their horizons and establish professional network. Students particularly took interest in the lecture and asked different questions to seek guidance. Later, he visited the first Aquaculture facility of LCWU with Dr. Shafaq Fatima and appreciated this initiative for progress of Fisheries & Aquaculture in Asia’s largest women university.

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22^nd-25^th April, 2019

Name of Event: Three-days workshop on “New Curriculum of Zoology”

Venue: Lahore College for Women University

Chief Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Dr. Saima Sharif, Dr. Farah Ashfaq

Learning Innovation Division (LID) of HEC, in collaboration with Lahore College For Women University (LCWU), Lahore organized a 3-days workshop on “New Curriculum of Zoology” during April 22 – 24, 2019. HEC invited 23 faculty members from LCWU, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, University of Sargodha, National University of Medical Sciences, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, The Women University Multan, University of Agriculture, Multan, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, University of Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Shah Abdul latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, University of the Punjab, Lahore, University of Malakand, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan to participate in this workshop.

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4^th August, 2019

Name of Event: Inaguration Ceremony of First Technology Development

Fund project in LCWU

Venue: Punjab Fish Farm and Lahore College For Women University, Lahore

Chief Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, R.S.N. Janjua (SoyPak, Pvt. Ltd.), Kamran Maqsood (Punjab Fish Farm), Dr. Shafaq Fatima

In-Pond Raceway System (IPRS) is a fish culture technology developed to increase production efficiency and yield. Few years back, this technology was developed by Auburn University, USA and in recent past years Chines Aquaculture Industry adopted this IPRS technology with support of Chinese Government. In Pakistan, this innovative technology is first time introduced in Southern Punjab by collaboration of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, SoyPak, Pvt. Ltd., Punjab Fish Farm and Lahore College For Women University, Lahore, which has brought solutions of major problems of Aquaculture industry of Pakistan which include less production per unit area, high cost, low FCR, wastage of water, poor aeration, challenged water quality and risk to natural resources.

Introduction of IPRS technology in Pakistan materializes the prime minister’s vision for development of Fisheries and Aquaculture industry in Pakistan. This first IPRS commercial and research demo site in Pakistan has been established with partial funds provided under Technology Development Fund of Higher Education Commission. Technical Consultancy by R.S.N. Janjua (SoyPak, Pvt. Ltd.) while Kamran Maqsood (Punjab Fish Farm) is the first progressive fish farmer who adopted this technology. Dr. Shafaq Fatima from Department of Zoology (Aquaculture), Lahore College For Women University, Lahore is the principal investigator in the project with Co-PI, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor. Among 78 projects approved in 3rd Call of TDF, it was the only project in discipline of Aquaculture. Moreover, this project is the first achievement of Lahore College For Women University under Technology Development Fund of HEC.

Inauguration ceremony of first IPRS in Pakistan was held at Farmers Field Day on Sunday, August 4, 2019 in Haveli Koranga, District Khanewal. Respected Senator Rana Mahmood Ul Hassan (Member of Senate Standing Committee of Textile and Commerce) was the Chief Guest and he inaugurated the IPRS site and declared it a remarkable and history changing occasion for Aquaculture industry in Pakistan. He hoped that other farmers will also adopt this new and innovative technology. Guest of Honor, Director General Fisheries, Punjab, Dr. Sikender Hayat appreciated the IPRS-team for introduction of IPRS technology in Pakistan. Representative of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Tariq Aziz Chaudhary introduced the objectives and targets of technology Development Fund and mentioned about the historic struggle of HEC to bridge the gap between industry and academia. He also declared this technology the good news for Aquaculture industry of Pakistan and will encourage such innovative technology transfer project partially funded by HEC. R.S.N. Janjua, Consultant of the project gave a brief description of components and benefits of IPRS to participants and showed them to IPRS demonstration site. Advantages of IPRS are: i) Improved fish production (75-150 Kg / m3), ii) Reduced production cost per unit of fish production (<30-35%), iii) Improved Feed Conversion (FCR 1.00-1.4) and feeding efficiency, iv) 100% fish catch rate without discharge of water from pond, v) culturing different species in different raceways, minimize market prices risk, vi) Easier fish health management and production operation – minimal use of drugs and chemical to ensure food security, vii) capture 70% of nutrient in form of feces and use as crop fertilizer, viii) Zero water discharge for environmental protection and sustainability of natural resources, xi) Ecofriendly technique, x) efficient provision of animal protein to consumers.  Kamran Maqsood (Punjab Fish Farm) told the audience about his journey of progress as fish farmer and feed miller with cooperation and technical support of SoyPak, Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Shafaq Fatima (Lahore College For Women University) highlighted the features of this project. Audience appreciated the fact that this the first project under Technology Development Fund program of HEC which has been inaugurated in record time of 34 days.

Among other guests, a large number of officials and female students of Lahore College For Women University, Lahore and top officials of Fisheries Department, Punjab and more than hundred fish farmers from various areas were included. Progressive fish farmers such as Mian Jahangir, Director of South Punjab Fisheries (First 100 floating cages project of Pakistan, Punjnad), Shahid Sindhu and Zafar Sindhu (Tawakkal Tilapia Hatchery), Dr. Hafeez ur Rehman, Associate Professor, Aquaculture and Fisheries Dept., UVAS, also participated. Fish farmers were particularly excited and took keen interest in IPRS technology and appreciated the efforts of the team members. 

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30^th August, 2019

Name of Event: Kashmir Solidarity Day

Venue: Lahore College For Women University, Lahore

Chief Organizers: Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor

Department of Zoology, LCWU observed the Kashmir Solidarity Day along with the students, faculty and staff members of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore by answering to the call of Kashmir Campaign Hour Plan (KMC) on Friday, 30th August 2019.