Challenges For Higher Education Industry

News Desk

Islamabad: In an increasingly interconnected world where knowledge and innovation are driving economic growth and social progress, the role of higher education institutions is more critical than ever.

The speakers at a conference unanimously agreed that Pakistan, a nation with a rich history and vibrant culture, faces a multitude of challenges in its higher education system.

The Rectors Conference Regional Roundtable was convened at Quaid-i-Azam University to discuss and formulate recommendations for the Rector’s Conference to be held in Islamabad from December 1 to 3, 2023.Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP) Executive Director Murtaza Noor briefed attendees on the regional conference’s goals and highlighted the pivotal role of educational institutions in tackling the challenges facing higher education in Pakistan.

The discussion delved into the specific challenges Pakistan’s higher education sector faces in the context of global challenges and explored strategies for overcoming them. Key themes explored during the conference included an analysis of Pakistan’s higher education and global challenges, strategies for creating impact through the integration of entrepreneurship and research commercialisation in higher education. Speakers also discussed an examination of the impact of emerging technologies and AI on higher education, focusing on both challenges and opportunities. Higher education institutions are currently experiencing a transformative period due to rapid advancements in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies have the potential to revolutionise the way education is delivered, accessed and experienced.