143/25 COMSTECH International Workshop Quality Assurance and University Ranking -Learn, How to Enhance Your University Visibility Worldwide?

Dates: 2-3 July 2025
Mode: Online Participation
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HunarNama News -June 28, 2025

To elevate higher education standards worldwise, mainly focussing on the Muslim World, the COMSTECH - The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation is organizing an International Workshop on Quality Assurance and University Ranking on 02 - 03 July 2025 at its headquarters in Islamabad.

This specific event, conceived and developed by the COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence (CCoE), is set to bring together leading experts, academic leaders, and quality assurance professionals from across the OIC member states and globally renowned institutions.

Why This Workshop Matters

In an age where global university rankings significantly influence institutional reputation, student choices, and employer trust, quality assurance (QA) has emerged as the backbone of credible, future-ready education. This workshop will critically explore the intersection between QA practices and university rankings while aligning discussions with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, with special emphasis on targets 4.4 (skills for employment) and 4.7 (education for sustainable development).

Core Objectives

• Showcase how QA directly impacts university rankings
• Identify and share global best practices in quality assurance
• Promote transparency, accountability, and stakeholder trust
• Enhance research culture and employability of graduates

Engaging Topics to Be Covered

Participants will delve into cutting-edge topics including:

• Accreditation and international certification frameworks
• Peer review and self-assessment strategies
• Innovation in research practices
• Stakeholder engagement for sustained academic growth

Transformative Outcomes Expected

On completing this training you will have good understanding and practical skills related to:

• Strengthened QA systems across institutions
• Improved global rankings and reputational uplift
• Greater employability of graduates
• Increased innovation and research output

Who Should Attend

This is a must-attend event for:

• Heads of QECs, QA officers, and academic directors
• VCs and directors of universities within the CCoE network
• Stakeholders from observer universities and policy-making bodies

Distinguished Speakers

The workshop will feature renowned experts, including:

• Dr. Syeda Zia Batool, Chairperson PEIRA
• Prof. Dr. David Houghton, University of Leicester, UK
• Prof. Dr. Syed Javaid Khurshid, Consultant, OIC-COMSTECH
• Mr. Syed Khurram Abbas, ICT-PEIRA

With an implementation strategy focused on relevant QA frameworks, capacity building, and robust monitoring, this workshop promises actionable insights and powerful networking for institutions determined to lead in global academia.