03/09/2026
🎓 Faculty of Law, CUST | Faculty Development Program (FDP) Highlights
The Faculty of Law at Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) successfully wrapped up a series of 7 impactful Faculty Development Program (FDP) sessions and collaborative seminars! These sessions were designed to enhance professional growth, research, and legal advocacy across multiple disciplines. 🚀✨
Swipe through to see the key highlights: 👇
🌱 1. Faculty Resilience & Wellbeing (Aug 3)
Dr. Saira Khan (Rawalpindi University) led an engaging session on self-care, emotional resilience, stress management, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. (Co-organized with Faculty of Health Sciences)
🌍 2. 1.5-Degree Lifestyle Seminar (Aug 4)
Dr. Madiha Iftekhar (Ibadat University) delivered an insightful talk on climate decisions and sustainable living choices. (Co-organized with Dept. of Bioinformatics & Biosciences)
📊 3. ORIC Scorecard Orientation (Aug 5)
Air Cdre Afzaal Ahmed Khan, Retd. SI (M) (Director ORIC, CUST) guided faculty on institutional research metrics and performance goals. (Co-organized with Dept. of Bioinformatics & Biosciences)
⚖️ 4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs): Patent System of Pakistan (Aug 6)
Director ORIC provided practical insights into patent filing (Form P-3), patentability criteria, industrial designs, and research commercialization. (Co-organized with Faculty of Health Sciences)
🧠 5. Emotion at Work: From Stress to Strength (Aug 13)
Dr. Sabahat Haqqani (HOD Psychology, CUST) conducted an empowering workshop on managing workplace emotions and building resilience. (Co-organized by Dept. of Civil Engineering & Dept. of Law)
🤖 6. AI & Modern Advocacy (Aug 18)
Advocate Supreme Court Mr. Muhammad Malik Asif Nawaz conducted a specialized training on integrating AI tools with legal research, jurisprudence, judicial precedents, and the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order. (Co-organized with ADEL Society)
🎯 7. OBE in Law (Aug 19)
Dr. Majid Ali (HOD Civil Engineering, CUST) delivered a session on implementing Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in legal studies.
A sincere thank you to our guest speakers, organizers, and Head of Department Dr. Nosheen Qayyum for driving these crucial capacity-building initiatives! 👏📚