MOU Signed Between KICS UET and IAC to Conduct Degree and Diploma Programs in Game Development

An MOU signing ceremony was held at Institute of Arts and Culture (IAC) in Raiwind, Lahore. The memorandum of understanding was inked between IAC and KICS (Al-Khawarazmi Institute of Computer Science), UET Lahore on 11^th March, 2019. A delegation consisting of Director KICS Prof. Dr. Waqar Mahmood, Manager SSR (KICS) & Asociate Professor Computer Science Prof. Dr. Usman Ghani, Assistant Manager Game Studio UET Hammad Ali Butt and others attended this ceremony. From the side of Institute of Arts and Culture, Vice Chancellor Prof. Sajida Haider Vandal, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Pervaiz Vandal, Dean of Art Prof. Zafar Iqbal and Assistant Professor Agha Reza were present at the agreement ceremony.

Dr. Waqar Mahmood and Prof. Sajida Haider Vandal (Vice Chancellor IAC) signed the agreement in presence of the officials from both sides.

Talking at the occasion, Prof. Sajida shared her deep concern regarding the art and culture in the country. She also mentioned that with the help of other universities and colleges, IAC had been spreading awareness among the students for arts. Thus, the same the institute was looking from UET, mentioned the Vice Chancellor.

Dr. Waqar Mahmood also seconded her views and agreed to help the institute in the manners required for the awareness of the art in UET, Lahore.

The MOU was signed to develop and conduct training and degree programs mutually. Game Development programs will be conducted mutually according to this agreement. Initially, diplomas in game development will start soon. KICS UET’s team’s expertise will be utilized in these programs.