LUMS Live Session 36:
A Single National Curriculum: Policy Ambition or Fiction for Education in Pakistan?
The recent announcement of a national curriculum that shall be applicable to all kinds of primary schools in Pakistan has not just attracted all types of responses, but also presented a unique opportunity in Pakistan’s history to debate education publicly. From questions of federalism and the relationship between the state and religious beliefs of its […]
LUMS Live Session 21:
Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty: Entrepreneurship and E-commerce
There has been a marked change in lifestyles during the pandemic. Home delivery services have become increasingly popular, which may indicate a change of purchasing habits. Online grocery shopping and telemedicine, for instance, are helping to avoid in-person contact and reduce the risk of new infections. With 75 million internet users in Pakistan, digital economy […]
LUMS Live Session 41:
Art and Education in Pakistan: Practice and Scope
Part II
A most powerful tradition of fine arts education exists in Pakistan. This can be traced back to more than a hundred years ago with the establishment of art schools in Colonial India. Nonetheless, this tradition has had little influence on everyday life and values. Art as a form of expression has remained under-represented in the […]
LUMS Live Session 51:
The Digitalization of Pakistani Economy: Role of Local Software Industry
In the current age, digitalization can be easily compared to industrialization in what would be its eventual impact on economic and social institutions. In the past, most developed countries have invested a lot of effort and finance into digitalization that is now paying huge dividends. The current pandemic has in fact accelerated the progress and […]
LUMS Live Session 41:
Art and Education in Pakistan: Practice and Scope
Part I
A most powerful tradition of fine arts education exists in Pakistan. This can be traced back to more than a hundred years ago with the establishment of art schools in Colonial India. Nonetheless, this tradition has had little influence on everyday life and values. Art as a form of expression has remained under-represented in the […]
LUMS Live Session 63:
Why Study The Humanities and Social Sciences
The world we live in is complex and ever-changing. However, in challenging times like ours, it is imperative that we understand our surroundings and the intricacies of the problems that plague us. This is why we are continuing to see a shift towards humanities and social sciences education around the world. A rich academic experience […]
LUMS Live Session 4:
Learning How to Learn Online
In recent times we have witnessed the emergence of exciting innovations in teaching and learning, and educators are in the midst of adapting to new educational technologies. Join our faculty for this session and learn how the University has developed a Learning Institute that is playing a critical role in building online teaching capacity in […]
LUMS Live Session 9:
How Relevant is Business Education Today?
Excellent knowledge of corporate dynamics and solution-focused leadership is the need of the hour to face today’s challenges. The foundations of Business Education allow individuals to become leaders who can question, re-think and mobilize managerial practices, enterprise performance and business growth at the national, regional and global levels. Tune in to our LUMS Live session and […]
LUMS Live – Session 7:
Is Pakistan Digitally Prepared?
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way societies live and function. It has become a catalyst for a significant change in Pakistan’s digital scenario. Working from home, video conferences, online classes, and payments and purchases using cards and cell phones are increasingly becoming the new norm. The question arises: Is Pakistan fully prepared to use […]
