Universities can achieve excellence by strengthening research culture: experts

FAISALABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Jul, 2026) The experts said that universities can achieve excellence by strengthening research culture and equipping faculty members with modern academic skills to hone the God-given abilities of young generation that are the guarantee of a bright future.

They were addressing a three-day Senior Faculty Training Workshop at University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF). The workshop was organized by the Directorate of Academics and Teaching Resource Center at UAF.

At the inaugural session, Dean Agriculture Dr Ghulam Murtaza said that UAF is committed to fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and international engagement to further strengthen its position as a leading agricultural university.

He said that continuous professional development is essential to preparing future academic leaders capable of responding to emerging challenges in higher education and agriculture.

Director Academics Dr Rao Sabir Sattar said that senior faculty members play a pivotal role in mentoring young academics, securing competitive research funding and producing impactful research that addresses national and global agricultural challenges.

He said that training has been designed to help senior faculty align departmental strategies with the goals of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Director ORIC Dr Sultan Habib Ullah, Dean Dr Rao Zahid Abbas, Dr Babak Mahmood from GCUF, Dr Sarfraz, Dr Imran Pasha and others also spoke on the occasion.