KARACHI - Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) Monday held a session to review the progress of ACTIVE project. The session was attended by Dr Enrique Nava from Spain, Chancellor Akbar Ali Khan, Vice Chancellor Dr Syed Jafar Nazir Usmani, Registrar Cdre (R) Syed Sarfraz Ali, Mrs Erum Akbar besides deans, chairpersons and faculty members.
Addressing the session, Vice Chancellor of Mobility and International Affairs, Dr Enrique Nava, from the University of Malaga, Spain commended Sir Syed University for successfully completing the Capacity Building initiative, highlighting that the entire team deserves recognition for their commendable work. The ACTIVE project aims to equip the next generation of innovators with essential tools to safeguard our environment and ensure a sustainable future for everyone. A mechanism for transferring funds for the remaining projects is currently being established, as resources need to be allocated to Sir Syed University to finalise the activities. Additionally, we are engaged in various other initiatives. Through the ACTIVE project, young individuals will receive training, empowering them with the necessary skills to achieve a sustainable future.
During this event, Dr Enrique Nava provided an insightful presentation about the University of Malaga in Spain.
On this auspicious occasion, Chancellor Muhammad Akbar Ali Khan underscored that Sir Syed University is laying the groundwork for a new generation of engineers poised to address and overcome the environmental and climatic challenges facing Pakistan. In the rapidly changing world, we recognise that the future of our planet depends not only on technological advancements but also on the harmonious integration of these advancements with our understanding of environmental issues. Through the ACTIVE project, we aim to cultivate innovative and sustainable solutions that will benefit not just our communities, but also the entire globe.
Vice Chancellor Dr Syed Jafar Nazir Usmani stated that the ACTIVE project will play a crucial role in creating the society we all desire, one where sustainability and technology coexist harmoniously. We are committed to harnessing the power of ICT to tackle the pressing environmental and climatic challenges.
Earlier, the Dean Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Prof Dr Muhammad Aamir gave a comprehensive presentation on the ACTIVE project featuring its progress. He mentioned that capacity-building training sessions have been completed. No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the Master’s programme has been submitted. Furthermore, the establishment of research centres is underway, and orders for the acquisition of key equipment have been placed.