Dr. Ume Laila represented GIFT University at the workshop “Building a Suicide Prevention System for Pakistan,” organized by the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) on 26 September 2026 at the PILL Head Office, Karachi. The workshop brought together professionals and stakeholders from the fields of mental health, research, clinical services, community engagement, ethics,...Read More

August 21st, 2026 GIFT University hosted a memorable MOU Signing Ceremony with the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), in the esteemed presence of Professor Nusrat Hussain, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manchester and Senior Investigator in Global Mental Health, Chairman Sir Muhammad Anwar Dar, Prof. Dr. Ume Laila, Registrar Waseem Ullah...Read More

To provide students with a refreshing escape from academic routines and an opportunity to connect with nature, a Recreational Tour to Murree and Nathia Gali was organized. The trip offered a unique combination of adventure, relaxation, and exploration, allowing participants to experience the breathtaking beauty of Pakistan’s northern mountain regions. During the tour, students took...Read More

Mind Maze Unlocked was an interactive event aimed at exploring and celebrating the fascinating aspects of human cognition. The event provided students with an opportunity to engage in a variety of psychology-based games, puzzles, and challenges designed around cognitive processes such as memory, attention, perception, problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making. Students actively participated in activities that...Read More

The Speech Therapy Seminar was organized to enhance awareness and understanding of speech and language therapy among students. The event featured a distinguished guest speaker who shared professional knowledge, practical experiences, and valuable insights into the field of speech and language pathology. During the seminar, participants learned about the role of speech therapists in assessing...Read More

The Cognitive Fest was an interactive and engaging event designed to promote learning and appreciation of cognitive psychology. The event provided students with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts in a creative and practical manner through the design and participation in psychology-based games and activities. Students developed a variety of games centered on cognitive psychology...Read More

The GIFT Wellness Center proudly inaugurated the GIFT HEALS Society (Health, Emotional Wellbeing & Adaptive Life Skills), marking a significant milestone in GIFT University’s commitment to fostering emotional wellbeing, mental health awareness, early support, and a more compassionate campus environment. The inauguration ceremony was led by Prof. Dr. Ume Laila, Dean of the School of...Read More

Prof. Dr. Ume Laila, Dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS), along with the Dr. Khawaja Jehanzeb Director Quality Enhancement Cell and Mr. Mubeen Anwer, Deputy Director QEC, successfully hosted the Assessment Team Visit for the MPhil Psychology and MS Clinical Psychology programs under the Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement (PREE)...Read More

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