LOWER DIR: The University of Malakand (UoM) on Thursday organised a one-day workshop on ‘TSpace VDI Smart Systems for Online and Offline Education’ in collaboration with OS-Easy China, highlighting the role of virtualisation and smart classroom technologies in modernising higher education.
The workshop brought together vice chancellors, deans, IT directors, senior technology officials and representatives of universitiesfrom Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad to discuss the integration of emerging digital solutions into teaching and learning.
Speaking on the occasion, UoM vice chancellor prof Mir Azam Khan welcomed the OS-Easy delegation, comprising Mr Kavin, Mr John and Mr Talha and stressed the need for adopting modern technologies to strengthen academic and technological infrastructure and enhancing access to quality education.
The vice chancellor of the Bannu University of Science and Technology along with deans, directors of informa-tion technology and senior officials from various academic institutions also attended the event.
During the workshop, the OS-Easy team delivered presentations and practical demonstrations of TSpace Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Smart Systems.
Participants were briefed on smart classrooms, centralised IT management, virtual laboratories, resource sharing and other technologydriven solutions designed to improve learning and administrative efficiency.
Among those present were prof Mian Ilyas Ahmad of SINES-NUST, air commo-dore Sikandar Mirza, former principal of RCMS-NUST, prof Jehanzeb, vice chancellor of Bannu University of Science and Technology, Dr Asadullah of the International Islamic University Islamabad, Faiza Obaid of NUTECH Islamabad, Muhammad Shoaib from the Ministry of Railways, Quratul Ain of the National IT Board and directors of information technology from various universities including the University of Buner.
Participants said such forums provided valuable opportunities for academic leaders and IT professionalsto exchange ideas, explore emerging technologies and discuss their potential applications in higher education.
They noted that collaboration among universities and technology providers could help promote innovation, knowledge-sharing and improved digital learning environments.
CRICKET KITS: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has distributed cricket equipment worth Rs1.8 million among players from 20 schools registered with the Lower Dir Cricket Association under its talent hunt programme.
The distribution ceremonywas held at Haji Bashir Iqbal Cricket AcademyinBalambat and attended by MPA Ubaidur Rehman, Jamaat-iIslami KP deputy emir Engr Yaqoobur Rehman, PPP Lower Dir president Nawabzada Ahmad Zeb Khan, JUI leader Maulana Huzefa, PTI Youth Wing provincial president Kashif Kamal, sports officials and representatives ofthe cricket association.
Speaking on the occasion, the speakers appreciated the PCB initiative and said the provision of cricket kits, bags, bats and other equipment would help promote the game in the district.