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It is a tremendous honor to announce that Prof. Dr. Um i Lela, Associate Dean and Associate Professor at GIFT University, has received the prestigious appointment as a member of the Editorial Board of the renowned International Journal Scientific Reports. This esteemed journal holds the distinction of being a Platinum Medallion and has achieved a...

Prof. Dr. Um i Lela had the privilege of attending the prestigious 9th Global Mental Health Research Capacity and Capability Building Program April 14 to 22, 2024 at Dubai. This 8-day program, organized by the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning in collaboration with renowned international universities and research institutes such as NIHR, CIHR, NHS,...

In a triumphant display of talent and dedication, the GIFT annual play, “Macbeth,” has captivated audiences with its spellbinding performances and meticulous execution. From the haunting soliloquies to the thrilling sword fights, every aspect of this iconic Shakespearean tragedy was brought to life with precision and passion by the students of the English department. Congratulations...

We’re excited to announce that the GIFT Clinical Psychology Society organized a groundbreaking workshop on Psycho Drama. Held at the prestigious Gujranwala Punjab Arts Council Hall on August 10th, 2023, this event showcased the highest quality activities in the field.Featuring in-depth insights into key techniques like the Mechanism of Psycho-stage Drama, Conceptual Clarification, Client As...

Enthusiastic learners of GIFT Clinical Society delved into the captivating world of research design, in the workshop. Throughout the event, we highlighted the crucial role of research design and methodology in shaping research outcomes. Participants gained invaluable insights into top-notch data collection, analysis, and interpretation techniques, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of their research findings....

GIFT students shine at the 1st International Conference on Social Sciences Interplay!.. Diverse researchers gathered to present groundbreaking papers, fostering knowledge exchange and innovation. Witness the brilliance of these young minds shaping social sciences.#GIFTConference #InnovativeResearch #CollaborativeLearning #EmpoweringStudents

The GIFT Clinical Society arranged a “Community Engagement Program” that aims to bring students together and foster meaningful connections within the community. Its goal is to address interdisciplinary issues and instill a sense of community in the students. We hope to build a sense of belonging and promote positive change. Such engagement programs are crucial...

GIFT Clinical Society (GCS) collaborated with Research Innovation Society (RIS) in hosting a two Student Reasearch symposiums which was a great success! We had a great turnout of alumni and graduates sharing their research materials and thesis through oral presentations and poster sessions. The event emphasized the value of research in advancing knowledge and improving...

Team GCS and esteemed faculty members received an invitation to attend a seminar on “Early Identification, Management, and Prevention of Drug Addiction,” organized by Gujranwala Medical College. The seminar was led by Dr. Nadeem Bajwa, who aimed to address the issue of drug misuse and its harmful impact on the younger generation, while also raising...

GIFT University Clinical Society as always arranged a successful study tour, where NIP and IOM presented the International Conference on ” Mental Health of Afghan Refugees”. It was a comprehensive briefing on the challenges faced by Afghan refugees which have had a major impact on their mental health. The study tour was also complemented by...

The ORIC GIFT University’s organized School Teachers Training program in collaboration with AL-Shifa Future Hospital Gujranwala and YES Society! The program aimed to train school teachers in modern pedagogical techniques and was conducted by experts in the field. The sessions were conducted by Dr. Asir Ajmal (Dean SASS), Dr. Hayat Khan, Dr. Sehrish, Assistant Professors...

The IELTS award ceremony was graced on January 05, 2023, by Prof. Dr. Asir Ajmal, the distinguished Director of languages and Dean of the Arts and social sciences. He presented the participants with their English Proficiency Certificates and then sparked a lively debate about the value of greeting. In addition, Dr. Taimur Kayani, Director of the GLC and Ms. Farwa, Director...

GIFT University Dr Asir Ajmal and Dr Shazia Riaz Dar represented GIFT as Chair and Co-chair in 2nd international conference on Gender and Social Sciences Diversity, challenges and opportunities (ICGSS 2022) at Lahore college for women university (LCWU).

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “Ethnography ” presented by Prof. Dr. Asir Ajmal, Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, GIFT University, and Dr. Subah Malik, Associate Professor of Psychology from LCWU. The training was part of the...

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “Gender and Violence ” presented by Ms. Samina Riaz and Ms. Fareeha Anjum from LCWU. The training was part of the US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP), which is funded by the...

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “Women Leadership & Personal Development  ” presented by Dr. Urusa Fahim, HOD department of Business Administration, Kinnaird College for women. The training was part of the US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP),...

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “Gender Sensitization ” presented by Ms. Madiha Nadeem from LCWU. The training was part of the US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP), which is funded by the US government and administered by...

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “Professional Development ” presented by Dr. Uzma Ashiq and Ms Memoona from LCWU. The training was part of the US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP), which is funded by the US government...

GIFT Open Forum of Psychology (OFP) & GIFT Clinical Society (GCS), successfully organized a Seminar on “Fundamentals of Publishing & Presenting Papers: A Three Step Skill”  The Purpose of this Seminar was to enable the emerging Research Students & Professionals to Nurture their interest for Publishing  & Presenting Papers. The Session aimed to facilitate researchers...

The International Relations & Political Science Department successfully organized a seminar on “Career Building in International Relations and Political Science”. The purpose of this seminar was to build a lucrative career mindset in International Relations and Political Science programs. It provided students with a core set of fundamental skills that will help International Relations and...

Open forum of Psychology (OFP) and GIFT Clinical Society (GCS) successfully organized a workshop on “Career Building in Psychology” The Seminar focused on guiding Students of Psychology upon targeting Market  opportunities after graduation in different fields & as well pursuing scholarship & Career opportunities abroad, Young Psychologists heartfully participated in this Informative Session and learnt from the life...

GIFT University holds the first International interdisciplinary conference on Language teaching (IICLT 2022) October 28-29, 2022. The School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) hosted the conference under the supervision of Dean SASS, Dr Asir Ajmal who was the Chief Organizer. The inauguration ceremony was chaired by Professor Dr Wasima Shehzad from Air University, Islamabad....

GIFT Clinical Society & Open Forum of Psychology successfully organized a workshop on “Scale development & Validation for Social Sciences” The aim of which was to enable individuals & researchers to craft psychometric scales & inventories for research purposes

GIFT Clinical Society (GCS) & Open Forum of Psychology (OFP) has successfully organized a series of workshops on Science of Parenting. The main aim of these series was to help the individuals know about the Scientific Art of Parenting and its long term effects on the Child’s Success and Failure. This session highlighted the factors...

Open forum of Psychology (OFP) and GIFT Clinical Society (GCS) has successfully organized a series of workshops on Art of Well being entitled as “Essence of Wellbeing: Virtue & Functions“. This session emphasized an intrinsic & extrinsic health from a psycho-social perspective and aimed to help individuals to develop internal immunity to external stress. The session proved to...

Open forum of Psychology (OFP) and GIFT Clinical Society (GCS) has successfully organized a series of workshops on Art of Well being entitled as “Resilience building skills to endure hardships“. This session emphasized an intrinsic & extrinsic health from a psycho-social perspective and aimed to help individuals to develop internal immunity to external stress. The session proved to...

GIFT Clinical Society (GCS) & Open Forum of Psychology (OFP) successfully organized a beneficial & productive session on the theme Science of Parenting, entitled as “Strength Based Parenting”. The session aimed to promote Strength-based parenting as an approach where parents deliberately identify and cultivate positive states, processes and qualities in their children. This workshop further strived to help the parents how to support their child and raise them

GIFT Clinical Society (GCS) Open Forum of Psychology (OFP) has successfully organized aBeneficial & Productive Session on the theme of Well-being, entitled as MINDFULNESSMATTERS, This session intended to help Faculty, Management and Students to embracemindfulness practices in daily life for managing stress, coping better with serious stressorsand reducing anxiety and depression. The session promoted mindfulness practice...

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “Participatory Action Research (PRA) “ presented by Prof. Dr. Asir Ajmal Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, at Seminar Hall, GIFT University.  The training was part of the US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP), which...

Open Forum of Psychology & GIFT Clinical Society Successfully Conduct a Series on the Science of Parenting entitled as “Childhood Anxiety is real”, The purpose of which was to aware the University Faculty, Management & Students about the scientific art of parenting and its long term effects in the child`s personality and behavior, especially the problems faced by...

GIFT Clinical Society & Open Forum of Psychology has successfully organized a Beneficial & Productive Session on the theme of Well-being, entitled as “Profiling well being; based on personal characteristics:”  This session intended to assist Faculty, Management, students, and individuals in assessing their personality traits profile and determining their estimates of potential and challenges as they relate to their current and desired level of well-being. The session aimed to explore different areas...

GIFT Clinical Society & Open Forum of Psychology organized “Psychometrica”, The aim of this Psychic Inventory Expo was to provide a healthy scrutinizing exposure of psychological tests to the University Faculty, Management and Students, This Unknotting of Individual Potential enabled the University Masses to be aware of their Internal Potentials & Capabilities. The Psychometric teams assessed individuals with...

GIFT Clinical Society (GCS) & Open Forum of Psychology (OFP)  Successfully organized a series of workshops on Science of Parenting. The main aim of these series was to help the University Faculty, Management & Students know about the Scientific Art of Parenting and its long term effects on the child’s success and failure. This seminar...

GIFT Clinical Society & Open Forum of Psychology have successfully organized a Series of Sessions on Wellbeing entitled as “How to survive in a stressful world“, The Purpose of which was to Enlighten Individuals about their Subjective Wellbeing, The series aim to explore different areas of life & intend to train individuals to give importance to their Psychosocial Health & Wellness.

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “HEC criteria to establish Gender Studies Department” presented by Dr. Arham, Director of QEC from LCWU. The training was part of the US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP), which is funded by...

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “What is a successful Gender Studies program and department: the case of first Gender and Development Studies department” presented by Dr. Sarah Shahed, FCCU . The training was part of the US- Pakistan University...

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “Gender in Islam” presented by Prof. Dr. Ayesha Rafiq, Director of FDD Department, GIFT University. The training was part of the US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP), which is funded by the...

GIFT University in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University organized a one-day training on “Factor Analysis” presented by Dr. Ayesha Sarfraz, from Department of Psychology, University of Home Economics The training was part of the US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP), which is funded by the...

*The Lahore College for Women University and Kinnaird College for Women, University of Jhang & GIFT University inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide a platform to improve their networking and excel in the field of feminist research*.The agreement was signed by Prof Dr Bushra Mirza Vice Chancellor Lahore College for Women University and...

The seminar on “How to write Dissertation” was successfully conducted by Dr Shazia Riaz Dar (PhD Linguistics) under the supervision of Dr. Asir Ajmal (Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences). ESS presents its humble gratitude to Dr Shazia Riaz Dar for her time which she has led for the students of GIFT University. She...

Department of Mass Communication & Media Studies and National Media Forum (NMF) recently held an effective seminar on “Media and Tourism; A Match in Digital Heaven”, in collaborative efforts with Discover Pakistan TV Channel. This seminar provided a strong platform for sharing knowledge in the development of the tourism industry.

The Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies, GIFT University recently shook hands with Gujranwala’s leading Social Media House, MIRCHU Pvt. Limited and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to engage the Mass Communication and Media Studies students. MIRCHU Pvt. Limited has extended its support in social media activities and offered to provide our...

A delegation of students and management of GIFT University, Gujranwala recently visited Turkey for the International Social and Corporate Internships. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the team of Yunus Emre Enstitusu, Turkey. The students were offered a welcome breakfast as a token of friendship with the neighboring country.