13/08/2026
ASSMS UPDATE | 44th BOARD OF STUDIES MEETING
The 44th Meeting of the Board of Studies (BOS) of the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (ASSMS), Government College University Lahore, was held today, 13 August 2026, commencing at 11:00 a.m. and concluding at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting was convened by Prof. Dr. Khurram Shabbir. Extensive academic deliberations were held on the School’s ongoing and newly proposed academic and research initiatives.
A major milestone of the meeting was the approval in principle of the ASSMS–LUMS–International Mathematics Master (IMM) Collaborative Academic Programme – Pilot Cohort 2026, aimed at providing selected students from the newly inducted ASSMS batch with access to advanced mathematical training through coordinated academic engagement among ASSMS, LUMS and IMM.
Prof. Peter Stevenhagen, President of the International Mathematics Master and Leiden University, Netherlands, joined the meeting online and contributed to the detailed deliberations on the proposed international academic programme.
The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Saifullah, Prof. Dr. Ghazala Akram, Prof. Dr. Shabnam Malik, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hussain and Dr. Imran Anwar, along with Dr. Shaheen Nazir, Chair, Department of Mathematics, LUMS, as Special Invitee. Prof. Peter Stevenhagen also participated as Special Invitee through online mode.
During the extended session, the Board held detailed discussions on the initiatives undertaken by ASSMS and approved/recommended, as applicable, several important academic and research measures, including:
ASSMS–LUMS–IMM Collaborative Academic Programme – Pilot Cohort 2026
Six Thematic Schools annually in advanced and emerging areas of mathematical sciences
Revival of Math Track and establishment of an Independent MPhil Research Review Mechanism
ASSMS National Research Seed Grant for Universities (ASSMS-NRSGU)
ASSMS National Mathematics Olympiad and Talent Development Programme for university, college and school students
Introduction of new advanced courses and revision of existing courses
Approval of MPhil research synopses and panels of examiners
Deliberations on the academic progress, research and support framework for scholars
The meeting marked an important milestone in strengthening the national and international academic profile of ASSMS, with particular emphasis on advanced mathematical training, international collaboration, research quality, talent development and academic outreach.
Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences
Government College University Lahore