University of Gujrat

University of Gujrat
یونیورسٹی آف گجرات
جامعہ گجرات
Motto A World Class University
Type Public
Established 2003 (2003)
Chancellor Rafique Rajwana, Governor of Punjab
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Zia ul Qayyum [1]
Location Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Campus Hafiz Hayat (1000 kanals)[2]
Affiliations Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, PEC, NCEAC
Website www.uog.edu.pk

The University of Gujrat(Urdu: یونیورسٹی آف گجرات‎) is one of the new major public sector universities in Punjab. The university was established under Act IX of 2004 by Government of Punjab, Pakistan[3] on 23 February 2004 to cater for the higher education needs of the population of Central Punjab which includes districts of Gujrat, Sialkot and Gujranwala in addition to cities of Wazirabad and Jhelum . These districts are popularly known as the Export Triangle of Pakistan due to various manufacturing industries operating in the area. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817–1898) founder of Aligarh Muslim University had named the region around Gujrat as "Khita-e-Younan", or "territory resembling ancient Greece", in reference to the high number of educational institutes present in the area in the 19th century. The University is promoting research and development culture in the area. A large number of students from Bhimber Azad Kashmir also study in the university.

The Main Campus has been named after a local Sufi saint Hafiz Muhammad Hayat. Situated prominently in the University of Gujrat campus, the shrine of Hafiz Hayat is an exquisite complex in terms of its architecture, site planning and landscape design. It is located on a mound six feet high above the Terre plain. The site contains a haveli, summerhouse (baradari), mosque, four tombs of varying dimensions, several graves, seven wells and numerous old trees. The mound on which the construction was carried out belonged to the Raja Kaladhvi and was surrounded by a dense forest at that time. Hafiz Hayat settled in the area and helped people with his spiritual charisma. Although the exact dates are not known yet according to popular belief it was at the time of Emperor Jahangir. The saint donated his entire land holding to the then state authorities for the cause of education. The main campus of UOG has been constructed on that very land donated by Hafiz Muhammad Hayat.[4]

History

The creation of the University of Gujrat was the brainchild of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, who was chief minister of Punjab from 2002 to 2007.[5] Professor Dr. Muhammad Nizamuddin was the previous Vice-Chancellor of University of Gujrat. He was awarded the "Nineteenth Star Award 2008" and selected as the "Man of the Year 2008" in the field of education in recognition of his outstanding achievements. The award ascribing agency, South Asia Publications also included the name of Vice-Chancellor in the list of "Who's Who in Pakistan 2008."[6] Present Vice Chancellor of the University of Gujrat is Professor Dr. Zia-ul Qayyum

Campuses

Main campus of the University located in Hafiz Hayat


The major developmental works at the main campus have already been completed and are currently operational. The new campus of university of Gujrat (UOG) has been built over 1000 canals, about 12 km away from Gujrat City. Renowned architects have designed purpose-built classrooms, a digital library, conference halls, multi-story buildings for various departments of science and technology, social sciences, humanities, arts, crafts and product design, engineering, information technology and management. Laboratories, a videoconferencing facility, horticulturally designed lush green lawns, separate hostels for boys and girls, playgrounds and residences for teachers and other staff members have been completed or are expected to be completed soon.

Faculty

  1. Botany, 2. physics, 3. Chemistry, 4. Mathematics, 5. Statistics,6.Environmental science7. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology

1. Chemical Engineering, 2. Electrical Engineering(Electronics, Power, Telecommunications, Computer),3, Electrical Technology, Chemical Technology, Mechanical Engineering

Research and publications

UOG faculty and students are intensely involved in the research work and participate in various national and international forums and conferences. The multidisciplinary work of UOG researchers and their collaborators has been published in a variety of journals and conference proceedings.

Research and publications by the faculty members.

Library

In addition to the main library, there are four constituent college's libraries. There are about 90,000 books available in all five libraries. A wide variety of online full-text journals' databases are available including HEC PERN project. Thousands of digital books can be accessed through the library website on a variety of subjects.It also allow to students to get books for individual studies. (now in 2015 all five libraries are combined in a single air conditioned library named Allama Iqbal Library.)

The University has academic and research links with Victoria University, Australia, Karachi University, University of the Punjab, University of Central Lancashire in U.K and Culcom University of Oslo in Norway . In addition MOU's for external linkages have been signed with Education & Training International Western Australia, Gazi University Ankara, Mississippi State University, Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab Bureau of Statistic, Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry.[7]

Campus radio

Transmissions of FM 106.06 Campus Radio started at Hafiz Hayat Campus on 1 October 2009 and are broadcast on daily basis.

References

Coordinates: 32°38′29.55″N 74°9′55.58″E / 32.6415417°N 74.1654389°E / 32.6415417; 74.1654389

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