QUESTians Hub Nawabshah

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Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), QUEST invites applications/nominations from capable and motivated students for participation in the core organizing team of TEDxNawabshah, an internationally recognized TEDx event being organized under official TED guidelines.

A limited number of 14–15 students (male & female) from QUEST will be shortlisted. Selected students will also be considered as members of the SCB Students’ Wing, contributing beyond a single event to student-led academic, intellectual, and idea-driven initiatives.

Eligibility & Expectation (Read Carefully)

Applicants should apply only if they believe they can:

Think out of the box, independently and creatively

Maintain discipline, humility, and professional conduct

Communicate clearly, respectfully, and confidently

Work responsibly within a structured, international-standard environment

Mandatory: Applicants must have minimum 2–3 years’ experience in university-level events, student societies, or leadership roles.

This opportunity is not ceremonial. It demands commitment, maturity, and intellectual seriousness. Students unsure of their ability to meet these standards are advised not to apply.

Interaction & Next Steps

All registered candidates will be met jointly by the SCB and TEDxNawabshah teams in the second week of January for interaction and shortlisting. Event dates will be announced very soon.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible students must apply through the following Google Form:

🔗 Application Link (Updated):
https://forms.gle/deF4NEjUaSipBtGH6

The nomination and selection process will remain confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Issued with the approval of the competent authority.

https://oric.quest.edu.pk/oric/news
- Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC)
QUEST, Nawabshah

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ORIC Nominations – TEDxNawabshah Student Volunteers (QUEST) Apply for nomination to the TEDxNawabshah core team (QUEST). Minimum 2–3 years experience in university events/societies/leadership is mandatory. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. https://oric.quest.edu.pk/oric/news

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This is to inform all concerned that Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah, will remain closed from 19th December 2025 to 04th January 2026 on account of Winter Vacations.

NESTLÉ YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 2026 🌟

Nestlé Pakistan invites motivated students to apply for the Youth Ambassador Program 2026—a valuable opportunity to develop leadership skills, represent a global brand, and engage actively on campus.

Eligibility:
• 2nd & 3rd year undergraduates
• Active in student societies/campus initiatives
• Strong communication & social media skills

📝 Apply Here:
👉 https://forms.gle/J9wBv1UcxYPXvs2p8

⏰ Deadline: 18 December 2025

🔎 Details: https://oric.quest.edu.pk/oric/news

📞 Contact:
Engr. Shahzaib Shaikh — 0348-2710489
Engr. Sufyan Arain — 0348-0394588
QUEST, Nawabshah.

Nestlé Youth Ambassador Program 2026

SCB New Wing Interviews 2025–26 were successfully conducted in the presence of the SCB Convener, Engr. Agha Shiraz A. Khan, along with the complete SCB team.”

ATTENTION STUDENTS! FREE CPD WORKSHOP

The Computer Engineering Society is hosting a FREE workshop on
Artificial Intelligence and the Art of Thesis Writing.

Learn how to use Generative AI and prompt engineering to write your thesis more efficiently and enhance your research skills.

Topic: AI & Thesis Writing
Speakers: Atta Muhammed, Waqas Sahito, Dr. Fizza Abbass
Date: 🗓 16 December 2025
Time: ⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Venue: 📍 Senate Hall
Cost: FREE (CPD Certificate Included)

👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmwWAxrwoFjlRveNWTPe4MmuOFaSld5KK5VDVvcYloDoJFkg/viewform?usp=dialog

📞 Contact: 0334-2162163
Deputy General Secretary

NOTIFICATION

Subject: Constitution of Students’ Wing - Student Consultative Bureau (SCB) | Open Call | Test/Interview Schedule

It is hereby notified for information of all concerned that the Student Consultative Bureau (SCB) is constituting its Students’ Wing to strengthen student facilitation, consultative engagement, and verified dissemination of student-relevant information across the University.

1) Departmental Representation

The Students’ Wing shall include representation from all 26 departments, with selection on the basis of one male and one female student from each department, subject to merit, discipline, and availability.

2) Reporting Line

All Students’ Wing members shall report to ORIC / SCB Coordination for tasking, approvals, communication clearance, and performance monitoring.

3) General Roles of Students’ Wing Members

Selected Students’ Wing members shall perform the following roles and functions:

a) Department-Level Facilitation & Consultative Support

Serve as the departmental contact point for student facilitation and consultative engagement.
Receive student concerns in an organized manner, guide students on proper channels, and support resolution through appropriate offices.
Maintain respectful conduct, neutrality, and professionalism in all interactions.

b) Complaint/Issue Handling (Structured and Verified)

Record issues in an approved format (what/when/where/who/evidence).
Verify basic facts before escalation to avoid misinformation.
Follow-up on assigned cases and maintain closure notes/status updates.

c) Information Collection & Verification (Official Updates)

Collect and verify student-relevant official information from University offices and academic departments, including circulars, notices, schedules, deadlines, timetables, and event details.
Ensure information is accurate, complete, and timely before dissemination.

d) Publishing & Communication (Official Channels Only)

Publish verified updates through SCB official social media pages and the SCB website/portal (where applicable), strictly following approved communication standards.
Support awareness drives, announcements, and student guidance messaging as assigned.

e) Coordination & Student Engagement

Coordinate and communicate with other student groups/bodies, as assigned, for organized student engagement and to prevent misinformation.
Assist in consultative sessions, departmental visits, help desks, and engagement events as per SCB calendar.

4) Eligibility Condition (Neutrality / Conflict of Interest)

To maintain impartiality and institutional credibility, candidates selected for the Students’ Wing must not be members or office-bearers of any other student body, union, society, or representative forum during their tenure. Selected candidates shall provide an undertaking/confirmation to this effect.

5) Central Core Team (10 Members) - Roles and Responsibilities

A Central Core Team shall be constituted from among the selected Students’ Wing members to run governance, assign work, maintain records, and manage coordination, as follows:

1. SCB (Students' Wing) SW President / Student Lead (1): Chairs meetings; assigns tasks; ensures delivery; submits consolidated weekly progress report to ORIC / SCB Coordination.

2. Vice President / Operations Lead (1): Runs day-to-day operations; ensures follow-up on tasks/cases; substitutes for President when required.

3. Secretary General / Records Head (1): Maintains minutes, attendance, notices, official records, and trackers.

4. Deputy Secretary / Documentation Support (1): Supports documentation; ensures departmental reports are submitted on time; compiles weekly reporting/dashboard inputs.

5. Case Management Lead (1): Manages complaint intake, triage, categorization, escalation workflow, and closure notes.

6. Discipline, Ethics & Confidentiality Officer (1): Enforces code of conduct; ensures confidentiality; handles group misuse and internal discipline issues.

7. Female Student Liaison (1): Provides a safe reporting channel for female students; ensures inclusive participation and protection of privacy.

8. Communications & Outreach Lead (1): Drafts/standardizes official messaging; runs awareness drives; ensures consistency and accuracy.

9. Digital/Data Lead (1): Manages Forms/Sheets data systems; ensures integrity, access control, and reporting.

10. Events & Engagement Lead (1): Plans consultative sessions, departmental visits, help desks, and engagement activities; maintains event calendar and reporting.

6) Test/Interview Schedule (Mandatory)

All interested candidates are directed to appear for the test/interview as per the following:

Day/Date: Monday
Time: 12:30 PM
Venue: SCB Office, Computer Systems Engineering Department

Candidates are advised to be punctual and prepared for a short written/practical assessment and interview to evaluate communication, discipline, confidentiality, teamwork, and availability.

(SCB / ORIC Coordination)
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah

📞 For queries, contact:

Engr. Shahzaib Shaikh – 0348-2710489
Engr. Sufyan Arain – 0348-0394588
Research Technology & Media Coordinator (IT & Media)
Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC)
SCB Event Coordinator
QUEST, Nawabshah

*QUEST Achievements:*
Congratulations to Mashood Ahmed and Ibad ur Rehman from the *Department of Computer Science, QUEST, Nawabshah* for winning the regional round at Karachi and presenting FYP prototype at AI Wrapper Competition 2025 at Islamabad under the Pakistan's National AI policy.

This proves hard work, passion, and commitment our students to bring QUEST to new heights.

We are also deeply grateful to our Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Saleem Raza Samo Sb for recognizing this accomplishment and presenting us with an Achievement Certificate, further motivating us to continue pushing boundaries in the field of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. 🌟

*Student Awareness Session on Google Career Certificates & Google Gemini AI Pro*
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Organizer: Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), QUEST, Nawabshah
Date: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: Senate Hall, QUEST

ORIC–QUEST organized a Student Awareness Session on “Google Career Certificates (Scholarships on Coursera) and Google Gemini AI Pro (Free Student Offer)” at Senate Hall on 3rd December 2025 at 12:00 PM.

The session was very well attended, with 159+ undergraduate and postgraduate students from various departments.

During the workshop, Engr. Sufyan Arain and Mr. Vishwas Kumar gave an insightful, hands-on orientation on:

Understanding both Google opportunities (Career Certificates & Gemini AI Pro)

Step-by-step guidance for filling the online scholarship and Gemini offer forms

Completing the ORIC Tracking Form for QUEST students

Students who were facing difficulty in registration and verification were provided one-to-one support, especially in uploading the correct documents and completing the online processes on their laptops and mobiles.

ORIC is thankful to Team SCB for arranging, volunteering, and providing logistic support and photography for the session, which contributed greatly to its success.

This activity will also help ORIC maintain accurate records of QUEST participants and plan further support for students benefiting from these Google initiatives.