GCU | 23rd Convocation | Degrees & Academic Medals Awarded | Day 1 | Best Teacher Awards скачать в хорошем качестве

GCU | 23rd Convocation | Degrees & Academic Medals Awarded | Day 1 | Best Teacher Awards

The Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Monday conferred doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees in various disciplines, alongside academic medals to MS/MPhil position holders, at the first day of its 23rd convocation. A total of 3,078 degrees will be awarded this year during the two-day convocation, including 86 PhDs, 941 MS/MPhil degrees, and 2,013 BA/BSc (Hons) degrees. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah chaired the first session and awarded medals and degrees to students along with Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Babar Aziz, Controller of Examinations Shahzad Ahmed, and Additional Registrar Dr. Shaukat Ali. Prof. Dr. Sultan Shah, Prof. Dr. Shahida Batool, Dr. Ahmad Raza, and Dr. Muhammad Afzal were recognized with the Best University Teacher Award and cash prizes for their exceptional contributions. In his convocation address, the Vice Chancellor highlighted the need to strengthen social sciences and humanities alongside science and technology. He emphasized that universities should play their role in nation-building by fostering independent thinking, intellectual pursuits, and a pluralistic approach. He noted that GCU faculty published 1,380 research articles in impact factor journals last year and supervised 3,165 research dissertations. Additionally, 12 funded research projects worth Rs. 59.279 million were secured during 2023-2024. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah highlighted that the GCU Endowment Fund, valued at Rs. 774.93 million, supports thousands of students through various scholarships and financial aid programs. He also remarked that GCU has a strong student leadership system in place, with 92 societies and clubs. He lauded the achievements of the GCU Debating Society, which secured 363 national and international awards, including 86 team trophies and 120 best speaker titles. The Vice Chancellor urged graduates to uphold GCU’s traditions of creativity, resilience, and excellence, resist mediocrity, and contribute to transforming society while preserving their ideals. Two additional sessions of the convocation will be held today to award degrees, as well as 125 Co-Curricular and 12 Sports Rolls of Honour.