FAISALABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali said that alumni networks can play a vital role in bringing together academic institutions, professionals, industry, government organizations and research bodies to develop collaborative solutions to emerging challenges of food security and the well-being of the society. He was chairing a meeting to review arrangements for the UAF Alumni Meet, which will be held on November …
Alumni networks can play vital role to develop collaborative solutions to emerging challenges: UAF VC
FAISALABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali said that alumni networks can play a vital role in bringing together academic institutions, professionals, industry, government organizations and research bodies to develop collaborative solutions to emerging challenges of food security and the well-being of the society.
He was chairing a meeting to review arrangements for the UAF Alumni Meet, which will be held on November 26-27, following the university’s convocation on November 25, 2026.
Convener and Dean Agriculture UAF Prof Dr. Ghulam Murtaza briefed about proposed arrangement for the alumni meet and convocation.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali said that alumni were an important strength of any university as they carried their academic knowledge and professional experience into different sectors of society.
Their continued engagement with their alma mater could help build bridges between academia and the professional world and create opportunities for joint research, innovation, internships, scholarships, entrepreneurship and knowledge exchange, he added.
He said that a strong alumni network could contribute to addressing the issues relating to food production, climate change, water management, agricultural innovation, value addition and food security.
Collective efforts involving alumni, researchers, policymakers, industry and farming communities could help translate knowledge and research into practical solutions for the society, he added.
UAF Vice Chancellor emphasized that the Alumni Meet should go beyond a reunion and provide a platform for meaningful interaction, exchange of ideas and identification of areas for long-term collaboration.
He directed the organizing committees to make comprehensive arrangements to facilitate participation and engagement of alumni from different professional fields.
The meeting was attended by senior university officials and members of the organizing committees, who briefed the UAF Vice Chancellor about the proposed arrangements and activities for the event.
The Alumni Meet will bring together UAF graduates from different generations and professional backgrounds, providing an opportunity to strengthen their connection with the university and explore collaborative initiatives for agriculture, food security, innovation and the broader well-being of society.
