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Student Blogs
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F(read)om. We Want
I pronounce myself guilty of reading banned books. Did I hear someone gasp? Probably not. Because reading banned books may not seem like a big crime, if a crime at all. Would I get a death sentence for perusing a -
Revolution, is it required for change?
Since the 2010 Arab “Spring” revolting against a country’s government has become the “in” thing. On social media, on television, during political campaigns, and even during the dining table conversations, there has been a continuous call for a revolution in -
14th August- A call for celebration?
Last night, on the way back from the barbeque party given by my uncle at my grandma’s house, I had to cross the Five-Star roundabout at Hyderi. My cousin had warned me already to take off early before 12 a.m. -
Child Labour, a Curse
Childhood is nearly unforgettable, innocent yet most joyous stage of human life cycle, indeed it is. But what about those children who are living below the poverty line? Their guardians are some how unable to provide them with the basic -
Stop Blaming – Start Working
Since the beginning and right after the establishment of Pakistan, Pakistan has faced and still facing lots of challenges. Almost all of us are grown up hearing such hearsays that Pakistan is facing a lot of troubles and threats, Pakistan
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Education News
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Certified Accounting Training to be launched by BZU and MCCI
The Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) and Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) have agreed to ink a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for forging a working partnership between Business and teaching communities and both the institutions are going to launch -
FDT and TCF sign MoU for operating two primary schools
The Faisalabad Development Trust (FDT) and The Citizen Foundation (TCF) have inked a MoU under which the former will bear the operational cost of two primary schools in Chak 209 (Kakuana) and primary school chak 242 (Dasua). FDT Chairman Mian -
Intermediate Supplementary Examination declared by Multan BISE
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Multan has announced the result of Intermediate Supplementary Examination 2013 here on Tuesday. According to the result notification, a total of 13,677 candidates appeared in the examination out of which 4,733 were -
PM Dr Nawaz Sharif awarded Honarary PhD Degree by GCU Lahore
The Government College University on Friday awarded a honorary degree of Ph.D to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the yearly convention 2014 held at the university here. The degree has been awarded by the syndicate of the GC University in -
e-learning program inaugurated by CM Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif
The inaugural ceremony of e-learning program was conducted with the support of Punjab Information Technology Board and Provincial Education Department at Arfa Kareem Software Technology Park. The chief guest over this occasion was Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif and -
University of Karachi Annual Convocation To be Held on Jan 30
The University of Karachi is going to hold its annual convocation on Jan 30, 2014. The degrees will be conferred to regular students of the university. Degrees will also be given away to Bachelors, BS, Pharm D, Master, MPharm, MPhil
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Scholarships
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Max Weber Fellowships in Italy
Max Weber Fellowships for International students, Italy 2014 The Max Weber Programme is Europe’s largest postdoctoral programme in the social sciences and humanities. It is funded by the European Commission (DG Education and Culture) and hosted by the European University -
Monash University, Australia PhD Scholarships 2014
We are seeking one or two enthusiastic students to undertake research in spatial databases, mobile and pervasion computing, computational geometry and/or uncertain databases. Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2014 The Successful candidates will most likely work on problems related to location -
Postgraduate Merit Scholarships in UK for Pakistani Students
There are two Pakistan Merit Postgraduate Scholarship 2014, available for Pakistani students starting their postgraduate taught masters degree studies in September 2014. Application Deadline: 20 June 2014 The scholarship is worth £7,000 of your postgraduate taught masters degree tuition fee -
The Emile Boutmy scholarship in France 2014
Sciences Po created the Emile Boutmy scholarship after the founder of Sciences Po (1871) in order to welcome the very best international students from outside of the European Union. The Emile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles -
Commonwealth Scholarships 2014 by British Council Scotland
Application Deadline: 21 Mar 2014 The British Council Scotland Commonwealth Scholarships are supported by the generosity of British Council Scotland to celebrate the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland. They are intended to support gifted literature and creative writing students from -
United Nations University PhD Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 15 March 2014 United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) is inviting fellowship applications for PhD and Post-doctoral fellowship 2014. The main objective of the fellowship program is to provide young scholars and policymakers, especially from the developing
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Contests
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United Nations Student Essay Competition 2014
Deadline: 21 February 2014 United Nations Academic Impact is inviting essay entries from full-time university students for Essay Contest 2014. The winners will be offered an opportunity to participate in 5-day International Youth Forum being conducted in New York from -
RICE Business Plan Competition for University Students 2014
The Rice Business Plan Competition is open to all currently enrolled university students from around the world who are seeking funding for their new venture. The Rice Business Plan Competition is for teams who are seeking to launch their new -
NASA Space Settlement Contest 2014
Deadline: 1 March 2014 Open to: students up to 12th grade (18 years old) from anywhere in the world Award: $5,000 Description The annual NASA Space Settlement Contest has opened for entries for 2014. This annual contest, co-sponsored by NASA Ames -
Fujairah International Photojournalism Competition
The Fujairah Culture and Media Authority has partnered with Agence France-Presse and National Geographic to organize the Fujairah International Photojournalism Competition (FIPCOM). The competition aims to develop photojournalism in the UAE region and pay tribute to the outstanding work of journalists who risk their lives to further the -
Singularity University Global Impact Competition
Deadline: 31 January 2014 Prize: applicants compete for the prize of attending the 10 week Graduate Studies Program with their tuition fully covered. Description One of Singularity University’s methods to achieve impact in the world is through Global Impact Competitions. These competitions -
Toyota Dream Car Art Competition for Children
How will your dream car make the world a better place? Every year thousands of children share their dreams with us. Join them and discover just how powerful dreaming can be. Remember, the Local Contest is followed by the World
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Jobs and Internships
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Management Trainee Vacancy at Engro Corporation in Lahore and Karachi
Company: Engro Corporation Limited Category: Intern Total Position: 1 Job Type: Contract ( Rotating ) Department: Engro Corporation Limited Job Location: Karachi, Lahore Gender: Not specified Education: Bachelors – Masters Career Level: Student (Undergraduate/Graduate) Minimum Experience: Fresh Work Permit: Pakistan -
Communication Officer required at Asia-Europe Foundation, Singapore
Deadline: 16 February 2014 The Asia-Europe Foundation Public Affairs Team is looking for a Communications Officer. About ASEF The Asia – Europe Foundation (ASEF) promotes understanding, strengthens relationships and facilitates cooperation among the people, institutions and organisations of Asia and -
Corrymeela Volunteering Programme 2014
The Corrymeela Community (Peace and Reconciliation Centre, Northern Ireland) is currently welcoming applications on a rolling basis for the One Year Volunteering Programme 2014-15. This will commence on 29 August 2014 for a 12 month commitment. Shortlisting and interviews for -
Shell Tameer Tide Social Internship Program 2014
Shell Tameer is offering a platform to experience the most exciting entrepreneurial journey. Register for TIDE internship programme in Sindh and Punjab if you are: Committed, motivated, socially responsible and creative. Age: 20-40 Gender: Male/Female Qualification: Intermediate and above. Skills -
P&G Summer Internship Program 2014
Summer Internship in P&G Pakistan is a 10-to-12 week’s program which starts in the summer (June) of 2014. During the internship time you will work on real business projects which are supporting current business strategies. You will be working in -
Communication and Research Officer at Sindh Education Foundation
Sindh Education Foundation are looking for Fresh graduates preferably Social Science Majors or with 1-2 years of experience for the post of Communication and Research Officer at our Karachi head office. Experience is not compulsory; the job requires good writing
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Conferences
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ASEAN Young Professionals Volunteer Corps
The Brunei government has recently launched the ASEAN Young Professionals Volunteer Corps, which is an initiative designed to bring together young professionals from ASEAN Member States to undertake voluntary community work in areas of their expertise in various locations. We -
Daniel Pearl Foundation Fellowship
Deadline: August 1, 2013. In the conviction that a strong, free press is essential to the healthy functioning of a democracy, the late Alfred Friendly, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former managing editor of The Washington Post, conceived a fellowship -
Social and Economic Transformation in Asia Pacific
Deadline is July 19, 2013. Each year the East-West Center invites rising young leaders from the United States and Asia Pacific to participate in The New Generation Seminar (NGS), a two-week intensive educational, dialogue and study tour travel program. The -
9th Asian Center Graduate Students Conference on Asian Studies
About the Conference Organized by AC Balangay, the graduate student organization of the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman, the 9th Asian Center Graduate Students Conference on Asian Studies offers MA and PhD students a multidisciplinary forum where they -
SAARC Earthcare Awards
EARTHCARE AWARDS Excellence in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation – SAARC Region Countries Applications open for projects from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka The awards are an effort to recognize excellence in initiatives to counter climate -
United Nations and Global Challenges Winter Programme
The winter programme provides students with a unique opportunity to learn and think about major global challenges and how these are being addressed by the international community. Special attention will be paid to the role of the United Nations as
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