Visit at NTNU

As part of an academic collaboration and exchange program, representatives from prestigious Pakistani universities participated in a faculty and staff exchange program at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). This initiative aimed to foster international partnerships, strengthen academic ties, and explore innovative research and learning opportunities.

Representatives included:

Sukkur IBA University:

  1. Prof. Dr. Abdul Rehman Soomrani
  2. Dr. Raheel Ahmed Memon
  3. Dr. Samar Raza Talpur

IBA Karachi:

  1. Dr. Salman Zafar
  2. Dr. Imran Rauf
  3. Mr. Fahad Javed
  4. Syed Wajeeh Zaidi

LUMS Lahore:

  1. Dr. Farah Nadeem
  2. Dr. Ijaz Haider
  3. Ms. Anam Aftab

Higher Education Commission (HEC), Karachi:

  1. Pir Qasim Shah
  2. Shoaib Irshad

University of Balochistan:

  1. Mr. Rizwan Asghar

University of Baltistan:

  1. Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed

University of Turbat:

  1. Dr. Riaz Ahmed

RAPID Project Workshop – 25th to 29th November 2024

The RAPID Project Workshop, held from 25th to 29th November 2024 at NTNU, served as a platform for meaningful academic exchange and collaboration between Norwegian and Pakistani academics. The workshop sessions covered diverse themes, including digital teaching methodologies, IT education transformation, and strengthening academic partnerships between Pakistan and Norway.

Workshop Schedule:

Monday, 25th November 2024

  • 0900 – 0930: Registration and Welcome
  • 0930 – 1000: Gro Irene | Vice Rector NTNU
    • “Campus Gjøvik”
  • 1000 – 1100: Marius Pedersen | Deputy HoD NTNU
    • “CS dept and Colorlab”
  • 1115 – 1300: Anna Mavroudi & Nisa | Associate Professor, University of Oslo
    • “FPD & Digital Teaching / Experiences of Pakistani University Teachers”
  • 1400 – 1530: Nicole Veelo | Associate Professor NTNU
    • “Digital Competence Frameworks for Educators”
  • 1530 – 1545: Closing of Day 1
  • 1700: City tour – Walk in the sentrum/mjøsa

Tuesday, 26th November 2024

  • 0900 – 0930: Registration and Welcome
  • 0930 – 1000: Nicole Veelo | Associate Professor NTNU
  • 1000 – 1100: Nicole Veelo | Associate Professor NTNU
    • “Educating Digitally Competent Teachers – a Nordic Approach”
  • 1115 – 1300: Nicole Veelo | Associate Professor NTNU
    • “Teachers’ Professional Digital Competence – Take it to the Next Level”
  • 1400 – 1530: Campus/Labs visits (if finished early)
  • 1530 – 1545: Closing of Day 2

Wednesday, 27th November 2024

  • 0900 – 0930: Registration and Welcome
  • 0930 – 1000: Rasmus Grønbæk | IT Division | Trondheim NTNU (online)
    • “Inspera for Digital Exams and Blackboard as an LMS”
  • 1000 – 1100: Siamki | PhD Candidate NTNU
    • “Efficient Self-Learning: Project-based vs. Processed-based Learning”
  • 1115 – 1300: Paul Hegstad | Pedagogy/Tech Adviser NTNU (1200 – 1300)
    • “Smart Classroom/Studio Room Visit”
  • 1400 – 1530: Mohib | Senior Researcher NTNU
    • “IDUN The IT Cluster at NTNU & Projects at Video Lab”
  • 1530 – 1545: Closing of Day 3
  • 1700: Visit to Science Museum (not confirmed)

Thursday, 28th November 2024

  • 0900 – 0930: Registration and Welcome
  • 0930 – 1000: Mohd. Almasri | PhD Candidate NTNU
    • “Articulate Storyline”
  • 1000 – 1100: Saadia Altaf | Ambassador of Pakistan to Norway
    • “Strengthening Academic Ties Between Pakistan and Norway – Opportunities and Challenges”
  • 1400 – 1530: Rune Hjelsvold | Professor NTNU
    • “Excited! Center of Excellence”
  • 1530 – 1545: Closing of Day 4

Friday, 29th November 2024

  • 0900 – 0930: Registration and Welcome
  • 0930 – 1000: Attiq Rehman | Postdoc Researcher NTNU (online)
    • “Transforming IT Education for a Sustainable Future of Pakistan”
  • 1000 – 1100: Espen Torseth | Senior Advisor NTNU
  • 1100 – 1115: Coffee Break
  • 1400 – 1530: Visit to Cyber Range/Design Dept. campus
  • 1530 – 1545: Closing the Workshop
  • 1700: Social Dinner

The workshop and exchange program were successful initiatives aimed at enhancing the capacity of Pakistani academics in digital competence, fostering research partnerships, and strengthening ties between NTNU and Pakistani universities. Such collaborations pave the way for sustainable academic growth and innovation on a global scale.

A Few Glimps