GIFT HEALS Society (Health, Emotional Wellbeing & Adaptive Life Skills), in collaboration with SASS, GIFT University, conducted a two-day online training titled “Guided Healing for Breast Cancer Survivorship.” The session focused on low-intensity CBT-based self-help interventions to support breast cancer survivors. The session featured Dr. Tayyeba Kiran as the distinguished speaker, who shared valuable insights...Read More

The Baba Guru Nanak University hosted an engaging faculty development workshop titled “Calmness, Productivity and Resilience (CPR)” for its faculty members, featuring Prof. Dr. Ume Laila as the distinguished resource person. During the interactive session, Prof. Dr. Ume Laila directly engaged with faculty members and shared practical insights and evidence-based strategies aimed at enhancing personal...Read More

SEED Lounge, GIFT University, 8th May 2026 The Department of Arts and Social Sciences, GIFT University, organized its Board of Faculty (BoF) meeting at the SEED Lounge, chaired by Prof. Dr. Umi Laila, bringing together distinguished academicians and education experts to deliberate on and approve important academic matters. The meeting provided a valuable forum for...Read More

The 5th Annual Global Conference on Parenting Interventions is a premier platform dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and practice in the field of parenting and family wellbeing. This year’s conference will bring together leading voices and emerging scholars to highlight and promote evidence-based approaches in parenting interventions, with a strong focus on enhancing parenting practices...Read More

Prof. Dr. Ume-Lela attended the 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum and the Being Learning and Support Network Regional Gathering, held in Iloilo City, Philippines, in February 2026. The 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum, organized by United for Global Mental Health in collaboration with Mental Health PH, brought together global mental health advocates, policymakers,...Read More

November 18, 2025 – Ankara, Turkey GIFT University proudly announces that Prof. Dr. Ume-Laila Dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, participated in the International Conference on Business, Engineering and Social Sciences (ICBESS-2025) held on 18 November 2025. Representing the School of Arts and Social Sciences, she presented her insightful research paper titled: “The Role of Hypnotherapy in...Read More

November 17, 2025 – Ankara, Turkey GIFT University is pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Ume-Laila Dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, represented the institution during her recent academic visit to Ankara University, Türkiye. During this visit, she engaged in a productive collaboration meeting with the esteemed Faculty of Arts, History, and...Read More

Main Block Library – GIFT University, Gujranwala GIFT University successfully conducted its Board of Faculty (BoF) meeting in the Main Block Library, bringing together esteemed academicians and thought leaders to review and approve key academic agendas. The meeting served as an important platform to discuss academic strategies, review proposed initiatives, and strengthen the vision of...Read More

GIFT University has proudly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Shifa Future Hospital to strengthen academic, research, and professional collaborations in the fields of Psychology, Food & Nutrition Sciences, and Medical Sciences. This partnership will provide students with opportunities for joint research, internships, and faculty exchange, bridging the gap between academia and healthcare practice....Read More

June 8–18, 2025 – Manchester, United Kingdom Prof. Dr. Ume Laila, representing GIFT University, participated in the esteemed 11th Global Research Capacity & Capability Building Event, held from June 8 to June 16, 2025, organized by the Pakistan Institute of Living & Learning (PILL) at Metropolitan Manchester University, UK. During the event, Dr. Ume Laila...Read More