GCUL History

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GCUL History, GCUL - Global Studies Department, GCUL_Archive Studies, Department of History of Art

The Department of History is hosting a specialized Thesis Workshop designed specifically for History Majors. Whether you're just starting to narrow down your topic or you're deep in the archives and need some guidance, this session is for you!

Join us as Dr. Irfan Waheed Usmani shares expert insights on navigating the complexities of historical research and academic writing.

📍 Event Details:
Resource Person: Dr. Irfan Waheed Usmani (Assistant Professor, IGHS)

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Venue: Institute of Global and Historical Studies (IGHS), Government College University, Lahore

The Undergraduate History Society at the Institute of Global and Historical Studies is hosting a must-attend seminar that bridges the gap between geography and historical narrative. If you’ve ever looked at an archival map and wondered how to truly "read" between the lines, this is for you.

🏛️ Why This Matters for Your Discipline:

For History & Global Studies Students: Maps aren't just tools; they are political statements. Understanding scale and direction helps you decode how empires viewed themselves and their neighbors, providing a deeper spatial context to global conflicts and treaties.

For Archive & Art History Enthusiasts: Every symbol and cartographic illustration is a piece of art with its own evolution. Learning to interpret these visual cues is essential for authenticating documents and understanding the aesthetic values of different eras.

🎙️ Event Details:

Topic: Map Reading: Understanding Symbols, Scale, and Direction

Guest Speaker: Mr. Yasir Usman (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography)

Date: Monday, 2nd March 2026

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Venue: Lecture Theatre, North Wing, Institute of Global and Historical Studies, New Campus, GCU Lahore.

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your research toolkit and see the world through a more precise, historical lens. See you there!