ISLAMABAD: As part of the ongoing Golden Jubilee celebrations of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Research, Innovation and Commercialization Office of AIOU organized Sustainability Expo and Poster Competition.
The event featured stands from various universities and organizations showcasing their work towards a sustainable environment.
A large number of students, families and children from various educational institutions participated in the Expo. Students from various educational institutions participated in the poster competition and more than 100 posters were displayed.
Students who participated in the poster competition expressed that such opportunities help them to showcase their art to the public and increase their motivation.
Fateha Tariq, Hajra Noor, Ajala Zahra, Miss Preet and Sidra Noor secured the first five positions in the competition. The chief guest of the award and certificate ceremony was AIOU Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Nasir Mahmood.
Dr. Nasir together with the dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Dr. Abdul Aziz Sahir, Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), Dr. Muhammad Latif Gondal, another director of ORIC, Dr. Saimou Nasir, Dr. and another registrar, Bibi Yasmin, visited the stalls.
Dr. Speaking at the ceremony, Nasir Mahmood said that our students are immensely talented and it is essential to identify and develop their talents. Existing talent should be given the right platform to showcase their skills.
