16/10/2026
Report on Seminar: Contemporary Research Directions, Innovation & Academic Opportunities
The Department of Sciences & Humanities, FAST–NUCES, Lahore, in collaboration with the Department of English, Government College for Women Gulberg, Lahore, organised a seminar titled “Contemporary Research Directions, Innovation & Academic Opportunities” on Friday, 16 October 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the college Conference Room. The seminar was held under the theme “Advancing Language Research Through Technology and Global Collaboration.”
The seminar focused on emerging trends in language research, highlighting Corpus and Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Digital Humanities and Language Technology, Phonetics and Speech Analysis, and International Research Collaborations. It aimed to familiarise students with innovative research methodologies, technological advancements in linguistics, and emerging academic opportunities.
The speakers included Dr. Sara Khan, Incharge and Assistant Professor; Dr. Iram Amjad, Assistant Professor; and Ms. Nokhaiz Zahra, Lecturer, from the Department of Sciences & Humanities, FAST–NUCES, Lahore. Ms. Mahnoor Chaudhry, also delivered a presentation, adding to the academic discussions.
The seminar was facilitated by Ms. Arooj Fatima, Ms. Sufia Humayun, and Ms. Basila Hasnain. Students from BS English Semesters 1, 5, and 7 attended the event and gained valuable insights into contemporary research practices and the role of technology and collaboration in language studies.
At the conclusion, the worthy Madam Principal presented certificates to the speakers, in recognition of their contributions. The seminar strengthened academic collaboration between the two institutions and encouraged students to explore innovative approaches to research and future academic opportunities.