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Karakoram International University Ghizer campus started its working on July 16, 2018. Dr. Sabit Rahim is the founder of this campus

Inter Departmental Volleyball competition

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“Inter Departmental Volleyball competition was held at KIU Ghizer Campus during 26-29 May 2021. All three departments participated in the competition and the final match was played between the Department of Management Sciences and Department of Educational Development. Engr. Prof. Dr. Attaullah Shah, VC KIU graced the occasion as Chief Guest. After a very sensational and exciting competition, the Department of Business Management team won the Volleyball competition and the Department of Educational Development team stood as a runner up.  

The Chief Guest, worthy VC KIU Engr. Prof. Dr. Attaullah Shah gave away the cups and cash prizes to the winner/ runner up of competition and congratulated the winning team on success. While addressing the occasion, the Chief Guest said that arranging such kind activities for students will obviously help students to showcase their talent and efforts. He further elaborated that through such Sports competitions, students will learn the basics of sports, be physically active, and also help students to build self-esteem, confidence and excel academically.”

QEC Team Visited KIU Ghizer Campus

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Self Assessments Reviews (SAR’s) of all three running Degree programs have successfully concluded through External and internal peer evaluators at KIU Ghizer Campus on 18 June 2021. Dr. Abdul Razzaq, Director QEC/Chief Coordinator KIU Sub Campuses, Dr. Moazzam Nizami, Director QEC Hazara University, Dr. Imranullah Marwat, Director QA, HED, KPK, Dr. Sajjad, HoD Chemistry KIU alongwith KIU QEC team visited KIU Ghizer Campus for the review.Dr. Memoona Nilofar, Focal Person/A. Director Campus formally welcomed all the guests and also gave a brief presentation to the evaluators regarding academic activities, campus progress, developments and future plans. Afterwards the evaluators checked/reviewed all SAR’s one by one, visited class rooms, labs, library and also met with faculty and students.The QEC peer review team shows their satisfaction on SAR’s of Degree programs running at KIU Ghizer Campus and also appreciated Campus management for provision of Quality education within limited available resources to the students in this far-flung area of Gilgit-Baltistan.

    Welcome Party For BBA 1st Semester

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    A welcome party was arranged by BBA 6 Semester, students of Business Administration, for the new batch of BBA 1st semester 2020-2024 on 26th Nov. 2020 under the supervision of Dr. Shahabuddin, Head of Department Business Administration. In this event all Faculty, Staff, Heads, Directors, Students of Business administration and Cr’s of other departments were invited. Students displayed their cultural dance and juniors shared their expectations and experience. Furthermore Honorable Director beautifully delivered the goals and objectives of KIU Ghizer campus and her expectations from the students and whole KIU Team. This new batch is lucky enough that they got a welcome party from their generous seniors because such an event happened for the first time ever in KIU Ghizer campus history…. We expect that our seniors will surely have a lovely and memorable farewell… when they will graduate

    Admission interviews for Fall 2020

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    Alhamdulillah, Admission interviews for Fall 2020 intake in three existing departments of KIU Ghizer Campus successfully conducted in three cohorts during 28-30 September 2020. While conducting admission interviews, all precautionary measurements for COVID-19 pandemics devised by KIU/HEC/Government of Pakistan have strictly been taken/ followed for safety of all. Approximately 110 applicants have secured their admissions in 5 degree programs of existing three departments.

    Interview Schedule for new Admissions

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    1. Department of Biological Science

    Date: 28-09-2020
    Time: 10:00AM
    Venue: Conference Hall KIU Ghizer Campus

    2. Department of Educational Development

    Date: 29-09-2020
    Time: 10:00AM
    Venue: Conference Hall KIU Ghizer Campus

    3. Department of Management Science

    Date: 30-09-2020
    Time: 10:00AM
    Venue: Conference Hall KIU Ghizer Campus

    Note: KIU Ghizer campus Bus pick the Students form KIU Chowk (HBL Bank) Gahkuch at 09:30 AM. Please reached on time.

    Distributed cheques of Ehsaas Scholarship Programme

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    The worthy VC KIU Engr. Prof Dr. Attaullah Shah distributed cheques of Ehsaas Scholarship Programme among undergraduate students of three departments at KIU Ghizer Campus. Chief Coordinator KIU Sub-Campuses, Director Works KIU, Campus Director KIU Ghizer Campus, Faculty, Management and students were present on the occasion.
    While speaking in the ceremony, the worthy VC KIU highlighted that the basic aim of this program is to support and encourage underprivileged students who are studying in various programmes and unable to pay their fees. He further added that the Ehsaas Scholarship Programme not only help the poor and needy students to complete their education but would also help to eradicate poverty. He asked the beneficiary students to focus on their education and extracurricular activities to achieved their targets. 

    KIU Ghizer Campus Safety Protocals

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    Guidelines for Being on Campus

    The following safety protocols are also referred as “KIU Safety SOPs or KIU Safety Regime”, which shall be applicable to all students, staff and visitors with a complete adherence to comply with these guidelines:

    1. All KIU students, faculty, staff and visitors to be screened at main entrance gate through digital thermometers. In case of higher temperature (i.e. 100 F), it shall be mandatory for the person to seek advisory note from KIU health office before any campus engagements.
    2. All KIU faculty, staff and staff is advised to wash their hands at nearest washrooms located to his / her office before starting routine office work. And the visitors shall wash their hands at washing point located at entrance gate or at their respective departmental Restrooms.
    3. Every person is required to enter campus with MASKS properly covering the face, and ensure wearing masks during office hours. No employee shall be allowed without wearing mask at the Campus. The University will have the authority to remove any student/employee from Campus premises, failing to comply with the SOPs
    4. Biometric attendance protocol is suspended till further orders, and all the departmental/ section heads to ensure attendance of their staff through manual procedures.
    5. For Safety of every person,” NO HANDSHAKE POLICY/NO HUGS” is being implemented.
    6. Every person on campus must follow the policy of “Physically distancing” at the work environment, and follow protocol of remain at least 6 feet apart at all times.
    7. It is desirable to keep the office doors open to avoid any frequent hand contact with door handles.
    8. All forms of large congregations and gatherings on-campus are suspended
    9. Avoid face-to-face in person meetings, only urgent unavoidable meeting is allowed to meet and maintain at least 6 feet distance space with provision of proper air ventilation at meeting space. 
    10. All faculty and staff to plan stagger breaks and meal times to ensure physical distancing during breaks. This shall be managed by concerned Head of Department/Section.
    11. Faculty/Staff with any symptom of illness or susceptibility to disease will be allowed to work from home. Such cases are required to submit proof of illness/ treatment to his/her concerned Section head or reporting authority.

    All Departmental/ Section heads must orient their staff/Students with these guidelines for its proper implementation and effective care of staff.

    Reopening of KIU Ghizer Campus for Students

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    1. In line decision of Federal Government and HEC, KIU Ghizer campus shall open phase-wise from 12 Sep, 2020.

    2. Students and staff at campus shall strictly follow the KIU Safety SoPs of using mask and ensuring physical distancing. Further details on KIU Safety Protocols are given at link. In case of violation, strict disciplinary action shall be taken. 

    3. Students arriving at University and hostels shall provide an undertaking before or at time of arrival as per approved template. Template is available at “Student Return Package” for access and print. 

    4. All students shall resume exam preps and take final term exams in two (2) Cohorts. Each Cohort has divided into faculty wise groups. Only students of prescribed faculties and departments shall be allowed during a particular timeslot.

    COHORT – 1
    Time Period: 12 September – 17September 2020
    Department of Biological Sciences
    COHORT – 2
    Time Period: 19 September – 24 September 2020
    Department of Business Management and Department of Educational Development

    We expect due support from students, their parents, staff and everyone at the campus for assisting us.   

    5. Students and staff shall use specified gates for entry and exits. They will be checked for temperature and symptoms of COVID-19. In case of any fever or symptoms, the concerned shall not be allowed at campus and shall be advised for quarantine at home.

    6. The arrival and stay of students at hostel shall be in line with Cohort-1 and cohort-2 and compliance of additional instructions for them during their stay at hostel, entry/exit shall be provided during hostel orientation.

    7. All these precautionary measures are being taken to make sure that together we can avoid any risk of COVID-19 infection, through better planning, implementation and cooperation. We need support from all to make KIU a safe place to study, work and live.