05/06/2026
๐ค Strengthening Research Excellence & Global Recognition ๐
Today, the leadership team of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Swat, held a highly productive consultative meeting with representatives from the global research and analytics giant, Elsevier/Scopus.
The university was represented by Dr. Khalid Khan (Addl.Registrar), Dr. Ajaab Khan (Director QEC), and Mr. Hazrat Younas (HEC Focal Person), who engaged in strategic discussions with Mr. Shobhit Kotiyal from Elsevier.
Mr. Shobhit Kotiyal highlighted how Scopus and Elsevier tools enhance research quality, elevate institutional profiling, and support universities in climbing global rankings such as the QS World University Rankings.Addl.Registrar Dr. Khalid Khan briefed the visitors on the universityโs robust institutional framework and evolving academic structure. Director QEC Dr. Ajaab Khan shared the core research areas driving innovation at UVAS Swat. HEC Focal Person Mr. Hazrat Younas outlined the universityโs unique academic specializations and the ongoing accreditation processes for our advanced MS/MPhil and PhD programs.
This constructive dialogue marks a significant step forward in leveraging Scopus indexing to boost our institutional visibility, advance our research development, and solidify UVAS Swatโs footprint on the international academic stage. ๐โจ
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