ORIC LCWU

12/09/2026

Proud Academic Milestone for LCWU! 🎓✨

ORIC LCWU proudly congratulates Prof. Dr. Zohra Kayani, Professor of Physics, LCWU, on achieving an h-index of 30, fulfilling the HEC prerequisite for local evaluation of PhD theses in Pakistan.

With this achievement, she is now eligible under HEC criteria to serve as a local evaluator of PhD theses.

A proud moment for LCWU, reflecting its growing research strength and academic excellence.

07/09/2026

ORIC is pleased to share that Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), through its Department of TESOL, has signed MoUs with Unique International Educational Services (Pvt.) Ltd. and The Spirit School, with a key focus on expanding internship and professional learning opportunities for LCWU students across all disciplines.

Under these collaborations, students will gain hands-on experience through internships aligned with their academic backgrounds and career interests, along with opportunities in curriculum and instructional material development, teaching practicum, professional training, and capacity-building activities.

The initiative aims to strengthen university–industry linkages and enhance students’ practical skills, employability, and career readiness.

31/08/2026

Under the visionary leadership and guidance of the Worthy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Uzma Quraishi, a faculty delegation from Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), led by Prof. Dr. Zohra Kayani, Director DFDI, along with Prof. Dr. Saima Sharif, Director ORIC, and other distinguished faculty members, visited the University of Sargodha (UOS) to explore opportunities for academic, administrative, and institutional collaboration. The delegation was hosted by the Worthy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas, the University’s Director ORIC, Prof. Ahmad Bilal, and senior faculty members. The delegation interacted with the University administration, reviewed operational systems, facilities, and development initiatives, and gained valuable insights into the planning, ex*****on, and management of various university projects, further strengthening opportunities for knowledge exchange and future collaboration between the two institutions.

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

22/08/2026

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) is pleased to share the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between LCWU, and SoftMind Solutions, a multinational AI-first software company specializing in Agentic AI solutions and scalable intelligent products for the global market. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, LCWU, by Prof. Dr. Saima Sharif, Director ORIC. The LCWU delegation also included Prof. Dr. Abuzar and Dr. Khansa from the Department of Computer Science, while the SoftMind Solutions delegation comprised Ms. Ayesha Ashraf, Project Manager; Ms. Mariyam Manzoor, HR Manager; Mr. Fahad Anwar, Chief Technical Officer; and Ms. Amina Gulzar, Social Media Marketing Manager.

Under this collaboration, SoftMind Solutions will provide remote and on-site internship opportunities for BS Computer Science students, along with technical guidance, mentorship, and industry support for Final Year Projects (FYPs). The partnership aims to strengthen students’ practical skills, exposure to emerging technologies, and professional readiness, while further advancing LCWU’s commitment to meaningful industry–academia linkages, innovation, and student employability.

21/08/2026

ORIC LCWU is pleased to announce that Dr. Nausheen Mazhar, Head, Department of Geography, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), has been acknowledged for her significant contribution to a France–Pakistan academic and research collaboration under the PHC project. 🇫🇷🤝🇵🇰

The collaboration, carried out with Paul Passy and partner teams, goes beyond scientific research by promoting institutional cooperation, cultural and linguistic exchange, international academic engagement, and the training and mentoring of young researchers.

This recognition reflects LCWU’s growing commitment to meaningful international research partnerships and to building academic bridges that extend far beyond the laboratory.

16/08/2026

Pleased to be with our proud partner, Jumbo, at IMA 2026.
Together, strengthening industry–academia connections and creating new opportunities for collaboration.

16/08/2026

An insightful Panel Discussion on “Industry Meets Academia” was held at IMA 2026 – Industry Meets Academia at Expo Centre Lahore on 16 August 2026, moderated by Dr. Hafsah Batool.

The distinguished panel featured Prof. Dr. M. Ejaz Sindhu, Mr. Umer Saleem, Mr. Qazi Saddam Naseer, Ms. Shaheen Malik, Engr. Muhammad Azam, and Prof. Dr. Saima Sharif, who shared valuable perspectives on strengthening industry–academia linkages, public policy, entrepreneurship, employability, skills development, global exposure, research impact, and sustainable collaboration.

The discussion highlighted the importance of transforming academic knowledge into meaningful industry partnerships, economic opportunities, and societal impact.

Entrepreneurship Employability ResearchImpact

15/08/2026

IMA 2026 — another glimpse, another vibe! ✨
LCWU turning ideas into impact where industry meets academia.