The news that Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a longtime professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has donated $1 billion to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine has taken the social media by storm. It…
How to overcome inordinate delays in recruitment and selection in Universities in Pakistan?
“Seats of higher learning are not only characterized or defined in terms of bricks and mortar but rather also more importantly in terms of the people that run and serve them. It is therefore essential…
Appointment of new Vice Chancellors: Demands urgent attention of the Government in Pakistan
The higher education sector in Pakistan is in deep crisis. At least 51 out of 154 public sector universities across the country, which translates to roughly 33.12% of the total, are functioning without regular Vice…
Is Pakistan’s Higher Education System sinking?- Key Challenges and Urgent Solutions for the New Government.
The new government in Pakistan inherits a complex and multifaceted educational landscape with universities facing several critical challenges encompassing financial strains, technological limitations, and governance issues. Addressing these will be crucial to ensuring quality education,…
How the upgradation of KMC and AMC to the university status will negatively impact KMU?
Khyber Medical College (KMC) in Peshawar, and Ayub Medical College Abbottabad (AMC), Pakistan, have set their sights on attaining university’s stature. This ambitious goal stems from a desire to expand its academic offerings, enhance research…
10 Reasons why Khyber Medical College should not become a University
Khyber Medical College’s (KMC) desire to become a university isn’t just about its own growth; it has potential implications for the growth and development of medical education in the province. Let’s look into the motivations…