NUST and IBM Global University Program Signed MOU
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The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) entered a dynamic and profound partnership with the IBM Global University Program (GUP). On this august occasion, Rector NUST, Mr Javed Bukhari, expressed his sincere gratitude to Dr Naguib Attia, Vice-President, Global University Programs, for establishing a unique collaborative arrangement. The Pro-Rector (Research, Innovation & Commercialization), Dr Rizwan Riaz, also warmly appreciated the efforts of IBM Academic Ambassador to NUST, Dr Rashed Bhatti, who is the Chief Data Scientist and Program Director of IBM Public Cloud.
Being an internationally ranked (#358, QS Ranking) University that is at par with the leading science & technology universities of the world, NUST was a natural partner for this innovative initiative. The MOU served to ink the strong working relationship of NUST & IBM in the areas of skills, curriculum development, and research (relevant to Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Quantum, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Internet of Things and Design Thinking), among others. Under the umbrella of this all-out partnership, IBM Global University Programs and NUST will collaborate in multiple thematic areas through different IBM initiatives including; Research Innovation through IBM Academic Initiative; Global Collaboration; Skills and Recruiting through IBM Skills Academy; and IBM University Awards.