Author: Arooj Zeb
Procurement of Remaining Equipment Under HMC Qatar Project
IIOE in collaboration with UET Lahore will organize Zoom Webinar themed ‘Empower Education with Artificial Intelligence’
Topic: Empower Education with Artificial Intelligence
Higher Education is facing a transformational opportunity. The integration of Higher Education and AI promotes teachers and students to gain immersive and efficient teaching and learning experiences. In this webinar, Dr Xin Li of the iFLYTEK, a leading company of AI technology, will discuss the digital future of higher education in the light of Artificial Intelligence.
In case of any queries please contact Mr. Muhammad Tahir Naeem (POC IIOE UET Lahore) on [email protected].
KICS UET Lahore conducted a Training Boot Camp for the IT Professionals of University of The Gambia (UTG)
In spirit of promoting the idea of knowledge sharing and capacity building through cooperative projects, University of The Gambia (UTG), IIOE Partner University, backed their IT leads to visit University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. Mr. Abdou Darboe – Director IT and Mr. Pasara Drammeh –Manager IT, University of The Gambia (UTG) started their 2 months-long visit on April, 5th. During their stay at UET, they were accompanied by the dedicated research team from Al-Khwarizmi institute of computer Science (KICS). One of the prominent objectives of their visit was to get themselves hands on to various IT based trainings by KICS that include Cisco Certified Network Associate (R&S), Huawei Certified ICT Associate (R&S), Cisco Certified Network Professional (R&S), Huawei Certified ICT Professional (R&S), Huawei Certified ICT Associate (AI), Huawei Certified ICT Associate (Cloud), ITIL® 4 Foundation, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and Project Management Professional (PMP). They got an opportunity to interact with research staff working at various Labs in KICS including ESSL, IOT, AIRL, Data Center, HPCNL, CLE, ICRL, CVML, BRL, CVML and DSL.
NTDC Enterprise Training by HUTIC KICS
A week-long enterprise training was conducted by HUTIC Lab KICS UET Lahore from 24th to 28th May 2021. Training includes the fast track of Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP) in Routing and Switching plus Firewall and wlan configuration. Mr. Ubaidullah – Assistant Manager IT, Basharat Hussain – Assistant Manager IT and Muhammad Ashraf – Additional Deputy Manger IT from National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) attended this training. Certificates were presented to participants of training after completion.
KICS TIMES Issue 1 – 2021
[IIOE Webinar] Higher Education with AI: Global perspectives & Local challenges
Topic: Higher Education with AI: Global perspectives & Local challenges
Abstract:
AI is enabling tremendous improvements in Higher Education by providing immersive and individualized learning experiences. Simultaneously, Higher Education is at its crossroads, integrating AI technologies and pedagogies to transform the conventional norms in preparation for future challenges and opportunities in an increasingly digitized world.
In case of any queries please contact Mr. Muhammad Tahir Naeem (POC IIOE UET Lahore) on [email protected].
IIOE Webinar Let’s Talk AI in Education – 2nd April 2021
UET Lahore is the rotating chair of IIOE for the year 2021. Please find the attached IIOE User Guide for mode details about IIOE. IIOE webinar session named ‘Let’s talk AI in Education’ will be launched this Friday on Zoom, and registration is available NOW!
Topic?Let’s Talk AI in Education
Abstract: The challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced the global higher education sector to consider new approaches to ensure education continuity and sustainable development. Various technological innovations in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have proven valuable in aiding HEIs’ digital transformation during the pandemic. Within this context, Artificial Intelligence is gaining great importance in education while concerns raise about its far-reaching implications and ethical issues.
IIOE will deliver a new Webinar named ‘Let’s Talk AI in Education’ on Friday 2nd April 2021 (GMT+8). There will be knowledge-sharing presentations conducted by leading scholars, senior consultants, and UNESCO Programme Officers to discuss the development of AI in education and ethical considerations to be taken in various contexts.
Information
Date: 2 April 2021
Time: 19:00- 20:00?GMT+8?
Language: English
Zoom Link (Registration):https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ycmaYGexSdmnwdZy3bvF_Q
In case of any queries please contact at [email protected].
SR. Officials from Punjab Safe City Authority visited KICS, UET Lahore
DIG Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA), Mr. Kamran Khan, Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Tariq Malik along their research team visited KICS, UET Lahore. They had a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor UET, Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar, Director KICS, Prof. Dr. Waqar Mahmood, and the lab managers of KICS where the lab managers explained to them about the research & development work happening in their respective labs. They also had a visit to the labs where the teams presented the demos of their research work. The purpose of their visit was to work together in the development of Smart City in which UET will help PSCA towards providing the solutions to their problems by using different technologies related to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, High-Performance Computing, Language Engineering.
Tender Notice
Admissions are open for 3 Months Technical Courses at e-Rozgar Center UET Lahore
ADMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR BOTH ONLINE AND ON-CAMPUS CLASSES!
Courses we are offering:
1- Technical
2- Creative Design
3- Content Marketing and Advertising
4- E-Commerce
Freelancing Course is taught along with all the above-mentioned courses so the trainees can learn to monetize their skills.
Applications are LIVE for e-Rozgaar center at
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Steps to apply:
– Click on the link given
https://www.erozgaar.pitb.gov.pk/apply
– Fill the form with your information and select your training mode PHYSICAL or ONLINE training. (Provide actual information because you’ll be asked to get this information verified later on)
– After signup, you’ll receive an email and SMS containing your login details
– Login through the candidate login link available in the email using the login ID and password details present in the same email
– After successful login, you’ll be asked to attempt an MCQs based online test consisting of 30 questions in 30 minutes
(Make sure you have stable internet and power backup because the failure of power/internet may cause blockage to test access)
– After signup, you will have 72 hours to give your online test. Otherwise, your application will be considered null and void.
(YOU CAN’T CHANGE YOUR COURSE, MODE OF TRAINING AND YOUR CENTER ONCE YOU HAVE SELECTED IT WHILE APPLYING)
Eligibility Criteria:
– Punjab Domicile
– Maximum age: 35 years
– Education: At least 16 years
– Employment Status: Unemployed