RWU Alumni

07/10/2026

The Directorate of Student Affairs organized an awareness session regarding Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship at RWU on September 30, 2026.
The session was delivered by Mr. Uzair Hashmi, Assistant/Deputy Director, NUST International Office. The speaker provided students with practical guidance on the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Programme, including scholarship benefits, eligibility criteria, application timelines, identification of suitable programmes, profile building, and common application mistakes. He also shared practical insights into the application process based on his own experience as an Erasmus Mundus Scholar.
At the conclusion of the session, Ms. Khadija Saeed, Additional Director Student Affairs, presented a souvenir to the speaker as a token of appreciation for his valuable contribution.
The activity reflects RWU's commitment to promoting SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting access to higher education opportunities, and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by encouraging students to develop skills and pursue sustainable career pathways.

07/10/2026

📢 Announcement:

Registrations for the 2nd and 3rd Convocation are now open!

Registration Deadline: October 20, 2026

Those students who are REGISTERING FOR THE FIRST TIME, should fill out the form via this link: https://forms.gle/uLjYq8CTfhugPiQn6

📢 Announcement:

Registrations for the 2nd and 3rd Convocation are now open!

Registration Deadline: October 20, 2026

Those students who are REGISTERING FOR THE FIRST TIME, should fill out the form via this link: https://forms.gle/uLjYq8CTfhugPiQn6

Students WHO HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED only need to fill out the form via this link to provide their guest details: https://forms.gle/8b2dPVr8yk7fJQ1q8

Fee: Rs. 2,000/- (Non-refundable)

Bank: The Bank of Punjab, Chandni Chowk, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi

Account details: Account No. 6510202804100015 (0077 Branch Code)

Methods: Bank Challan/Easypaisa/JazzCash/online Bank Transfer).

29/09/2026

Ms. Khadija Saeed, Additional Director Student Affairs; Dr. Almas Irfan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology; Ms. Faiq Fatima, Lecturer, Department of Sociology; Dr. Maria Muzaffar, Lecturer, Department of Psychology; and Ms. Kainat, Lecturer, Department of Sociology, attended the five-day training course on “Poverty Alleviation: Challenges and Solutions,” held from August 31 to September 04, 2026, organized by AHK National Centre for Rural Development (NCRD).
The key areas covered during the training included: (i) policies and programmes implemented by the Government of Pakistan for poverty alleviation; (ii) microfinance, business and IT ideas for eradicating poverty; and (iii) the Islamic framework for poverty alleviation.

Ms. Khadija Saeed, Additional Director Student Affairs; Dr. Almas Irfan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology; Ms. Faiq Fatima, Lecturer, Department of Sociology; Dr. Maria Muzaffar, Lecturer, Department of Psychology; and Ms. Kainat, Lecturer, Department of Sociology, attended the five-day training course on “Poverty Alleviation: Challenges and Solutions,” held from August 31 to September 04, 2026, organized by AHK National Centre for Rural Development (NCRD).

The key areas covered during the training included: (i) policies and programmes implemented by the Government of Pakistan for poverty alleviation; (ii) microfinance, business and IT ideas for eradicating poverty; and (iii) the Islamic framework for poverty alleviation.

29/09/2026

RWU students, Aiza Naeem, BS Computer Science, and Urwa Sagheer, BS Media and Communication Studies, participated in the Inter-University Quiz Competition on “Commemorating 75 Years of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations” under the supervision of the Directorate of Student Affairs, RWU, and secured 3rd Position. The competition was hosted by Fatima Jinnah Women University on September 09, 2026.
This achievement reflects RWU’s commitment to intellectual excellence, student engagement, and meaningful participation in inter-university academic activities.

29/09/2026

Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Tayyaba Zarif, VC, Rawalpindi Women University, an Awareness & Guidance Session on the Pakistan Minorities Welfare Fund Scholarship (FY 2026–27) was organized to facilitate and empower minority students. The session reaffirmed RWU’s commitment to inclusive education, student welfare, and equal opportunities for all.

Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Tayyaba Zarif, VC, Rawalpindi Women University, an Awareness & Guidance Session on the Pakistan Minorities Welfare Fund Scholarship (FY 2026–27) was organized to facilitate and empower minority students. The session reaffirmed RWU’s commitment to inclusive education, student welfare, and equal opportunities for all.

29/09/2026

Press Coverage: Awareness & Guidance Session on the Pakistan Minorities Welfare Fund Scholarship (FY 2026–27)

09/09/2026

RWU, Prof. Dr. Tayyaba Zarif, participated in the launch ceremony of “Youth for Humanity”, an initiative of the Governor of Punjab, Hon’ble Sardar Saleem Haider Khan.
On the occasion, RWU and the Pakistan Red Crescent Society signed an MoU to establish a framework for collaboration on youth-focused humanitarian and community initiatives.

VC RWU, Prof. Dr. Tayyaba Zarif, participated in the launching ceremony of “Youth for Humanity”, an initiative of Governor of Punjab, Hon’ble Sardar Saleem Haider Khan.

On the occasion, an MoU was also signed between RWU and Pakistan Red Crescent Society, establishing a framework for collaboration on youth-focused humanitarian and community initiatives.

26/08/2026

A delegation of RWU students, led by Dr. Amber Sarwar, Head of the Department, Computer Science, and Dr. Zahida Ilyas, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, under the supervision of the Directorate of Student Affairs, participated in the China-Pakistan Youth Forum: "Echo – Youth in Action" held at the HEC, Islamabad on August 24, 2026.
The forum commemorated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The event was graced by Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (S.I.), Chairman, HEC, and Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq (S.I.), Executive Director, HEC as key speakers.
The program featured the screening of China Media Group's documentary "Echo", which showcased the experiences of Pakistani students studying in China along with remarks from their Chinese teachers, reflecting the strong academic and cultural ties between the two countries. RWU students also had the valuable opportunity to interact with Chinese students studying in Pakistan.

24/08/2026

A delegation of students from Rawalpindi Women University, under the supervision of the Directorate of Student Affairs, and led by Dr. Zahida Ilyas, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, participated in a session on "Career Development & Business Succession for the Next Generation". The session was organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on August 11, 2026 in connection with International Youth Day.
The session featured Mr. Parvez Abbasi, Founder of AdVentures, as the Guest Speaker, while Ms. Nazneen Raja, Chairperson of the RCCI Standing Committee on Youth Empowerment, presided over the event.
This initiative reflects Rawalpindi Women University's commitment to empowering its students through meaningful industry engagement and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, by promoting lifelong learning opportunities and career readiness, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by encouraging employability, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic participation, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through collaboration between academia and the business community to foster youth development.

21/08/2026

RWU students, Inshra Naeem (BS Physics) and Samreen Shahid (BS Mathematics), under the supervision of Directorate of Student Affairs, participated in the seven-day Uraan YPDC Fellowship Training from August 12–18, 2026, initiated by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan.
The fellowship focused on leadership, teamwork, communication, community engagement, Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), drug misuse and abuse, government policies, digital SBC, and awareness of key social issues. Participants were encouraged to identify challenges in their communities and develop practical solutions through awareness campaigns and community-based initiatives.
The closing ceremony was graced by Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, who appreciated the participants’ commitment to leadership and community development.