The true value of academic inquiry lies in its practical application for societal advancement, asserted Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Vice President (Research and Enterprise) at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), during the conclusion of a major research training event today. He emphasized that quality research serves as the fundamental pillar of national progress and academic development.
The remarks were made at the closing ceremony of a 10-day workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences. The intensive program was a joint initiative by the university”s Faculty of Social Sciences and the Directorate of Graduate Studies, designed to fortify the research skills of students and emerging scholars.
A total of 124 attendees, comprising BS, MS, and PhD students from IIUI and other institutions across Pakistan, participated in the sessions. The training focused on developing practical competencies in crucial areas of social science investigation.
In his address as the chief guest, Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed commended the organizers for arranging a constructive academic activity. He also appreciated the faculty and resource persons for their dedicated efforts in guiding students through the essentials of research design, data analysis, and academic writing.
The Director of Graduate Studies noted the high level of engagement from the attendees, stating that such enthusiasm reflects a growing research culture among young academics. He reaffirmed the Directorate’s commitment to expanding similar professional training opportunities in the future.
The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences extended his congratulations to the resource persons-Prof. Dr. Riaz Shad, Dr. Noreen Sehar, Dr. Tauqir Sargana, Dr. Nazia Iqbal, Dr. Qandil Abbas, Dr. Nadeem Mirza, and Dr. Rabia Ali-for their instrumental role. He also lauded the organizers, Dr. Maryam Siddiqa and Dr. Tariq Sultan, and praised the students’ active participation as a valuable contribution to the university”s research environment.
Attendees conveyed their gratitude to the university administration for the productive and interactive learning experience. They recommended that similar educational programs be organized regularly to further cultivate a robust research culture at the institution.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates to 60 MS/PhD scholars and 64 BS students in recognition of their successful completion of the workshop.