Focus on use of latest technology in higher education stressed
Islamabad
May 2, 2021
Islamabad : Extensive use of the latest technology is a key element of restructuring the higher education sector which focuses on the changes necessary due to the circumstances, higher education faces due to COVID-19. The views were shared at the third Steering Committee (SC) meeting of Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project held at HEC office.
Presided by the Executive Director HEC, Dr. Shaista Sohail, the meeting was attended by key SC members from all provinces. The committee consists of senior officials from key federal ministries and provincial departments of higher education, Vice Chancellors of universities from across Pakistan, and industrial representative. HEDP is a five-year project (2019/20 – 2023/24) being implemented by HEC to expand upon its key higher education priorities. It aims to support research excellence in strategic sectors of the economy, improve teac