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UK varsity delegates visit PU HCBF
UK varsity delegates visit PU HCBF


LAHORE: (Tuesday, January 21, 2020): A two-member delegation from Manchester Metropolitan University of United Kingdom led by Mr. Rick Canavan, Faculty Head (International) and accompanied by Dr. Amna Khan, Senior Lecturer have met Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance Principal Prof. Dr. Mubbsher Munawar Khan. Faculty members of the college also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the educational programs of both the universities were discussed in detail to explore areas of interest for mutual cooperation to accomplish higher objectives for achieving academic excellence. Dr. Khan explained in detail the initiatives taken by the management of the college and the faculty to promote research culture and environment. The guests expressed their keen interest in having HCBF graduates in their Ph.D programs. The foreign delegation ensured that their university would be ready to deliberate upon the appropriate avenues for providing proper counseling to the aspiring candidates. Different proposals for undertaking student and faculty exchange programs were also briefed upon. It was agreed to examine the feasibility of distance learning programs at different stages of degree programs to add strength to the degrees of both institutions.
Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Dr. Mubbsher Munawar Khan reiterated his commitment to explore avenues of collaboration with global universities having recognized accreditation to uplift academic programs at HCBF.