FAISALABAD: Government College University, Faisalabad, organised a workshop titled “Getting the job of your dream career exploration and entrepreneurship” for its graduating and student community on the new campus, Faisalabad. The workshop comprised several presentations where speakers, including specialists from various walks of life delivered presentations to inform the students how can they increase their […]
Internationalization in education is often referred to as TNE (Transnational Education). Very little has been written in Pakistan on this important topic that can play a vital role in meeting and creating options for learners in an increasingly competitive global marketplace, particularly in higher education. Higher education TNE is defined as an activity which involves […]
ISLAMABAD: Syed Azhar Husnain Abidi, a renowned educationist and education analyst, spoke to new Canadian High Commissioner in Pakistan Perry John Calderwood with special emphasis on education. Below is an extract of the interview highlighting important areas. Q: I understand this is your first posting in Asia, particularly South Asia in your diplomatic career. Keeping […]
LAHORE: Acclaimed Pakistani education consultant and career counsellor, Syed Abidi, gave a detailed presentation on “Student Market Landscape—South Asia” at an international higher education workshop held in Seville, Spain, the other day. The session attracted around 200 participants from different countries of the world. In his presentation, Syed Abidi discussed in detail market potential with […]
Syed Abidi is the chartered engineer by profession and has worked in the industry for more than 15 years in Pakistan and abroad. As an educationist he has more than 25 years of experience in career counseling, education management, training of counselors and teachers at different levels. Syed Abidi is the pioneer in providing education counseling […]
Understanding issues, roles, responsibilities important Today drug addiction is one of the pervasive problems that almost all the countries have faced in the world, including Pakistan. The consequences of such addiction, abuse and trafficking especially among the youth and young people can be devastating as they are the most vulnerable on hard drugs and this< […]
Counseling the young generation towards emerging subject areas and new study destinations I have been constantly writing in my columns the importance of career counseling and advising my young generation to understand that they need to prepare themselves for the rapidly changing global market requirements. The children of today who are leaving their high schools […]
A world leader in tuition free education and research funding Unlimited opportunities for high caliber Pakistani students and researchers Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fifth largest in the world. A cosmopolitan country which lies at the heart of Europe and more than 80 million people live here, without doubt the most […]
German Ambassador Ina Lepel says education, science & technology to be among key areas; visa slots to be increased to facilitate genuine Pakistani students I had the opportunity of interviewing German Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Ms Ina Lepel exclusively for The News and Jang. Ms Ina Lepel, a career diplomat, has held several important positions […]
How incidents like 9/11, 7/7, Paris attacks & California shootings have changed the dynamics for genuine students At present approximately 5.0 million students worldwide study outside of their home countries. A number that a recent report suggests will increase to eight million by 2025. Many nations have become interested in student flow across borders in […]