UoG Approves Academic Calendars for 2026 and 2027
GWADAR (UNA), November 14: The University of Gwadar’s 12th Academic Council has approved academic calendars for 2026 and 2027, endorsed decisions of various Boards of Studies and approved the Graduate Studies Office logo as part of efforts to strengthen academic planning and institutional development.
The meeting, chaired by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir at the Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute, reviewed key academic, research and administrative matters.
12th Academic Council Meeting Endorses Departmental Decisions, Faculty Nominations and Graduate Studies Office Logo
Addressing the council, Dr. Sabir said improving educational standards, promoting research and modernizing teaching practices remained the university’s top priorities. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts by faculty members and academic bodies to achieve these objectives.
The council ratified the minutes of its 11th meeting held on May 11, 2026, and reviewed progress on previous decisions.
It also considered the nomination of qualified faculty members to the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) and approved faculty nominations for the third Boards of Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Management Sciences, Commerce and Social Sciences.
The council endorsed minutes of the Boards of Studies meetings of the Education, Computer Science, Zoology and Economics departments, covering curriculum development and academic improvements.
Dr. Sabir appreciated ongoing efforts to strengthen higher education and research, urging department heads and faculty members to maintain academic standards and contribute to institutional progress.
The meeting was attended by Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Syed Manzoor Ahmed, Registrar Dr. Daulat Khan, Controller of Examinations Professor Dr. Rahim Bakhsh Mehr, deans, departmental heads and senior university officials.
Representatives of the Balochistan Higher and Technical Education Department and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan also participated online.
The council additionally approved the Graduate Studies Office logo to establish a distinct institutional identity for graduate education administration.
