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Seminar on Qualitative Research Held at UO

The University of Okara’s Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management and Department of Economics organized an online seminar on Qualitative Research Methodologies. More than 100 participants from different universities attended the seminar and discussed emerging trends and techniques of research. 
The seminar was moderated by Dr. Farooq Ahmad, In-charge Hospitality Management and Economics while the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zakria Zakar was the Patron. 
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09-08-2020 More Details

Announcement for the Ehsaas UG Scholarship Awardee

Dear Student,
We are pleased to inform that you have been selected under Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship (List is attached below). For opening of NBP bank account and transfer of scholarship funds, HEC and National Bank of Pakistan require following information on a given template for your CNIC verification on an immediate basis:

Name:
Name of University: University of Okara
Date of Birth: YYYY-MM-DD, e.g. 2001-05-22
CNIC No (without dashes/13 digit): e.g. 1234567890123

10-06-2020 More Details

Admission Open for UO E-Rozgaar Center

Dear Students, Our 'Admissions Open' Post is Up now for E-Rozgaar Center University of Okara Students who are in their final Semester/year or completed the degree can apply. Its a golden chance to enhance your skills and become a freelancer and earn in dollars by doing online projects. Hurry Up Don't miss your chance. Thank You! For further details please click on the Following link. https://web.facebook.com/erozgaar/photos/a.1839615529627412/2615509868704637/?type=3&theater

08-06-2020 More Details

Biodiversity Seminar Held at UO

The University of Okara’s Department of Zoology organized an online seminar on Biodiversity to raise awareness among the students at society at large to conserve the rich wildlife of Pakistan. Dr. Muhammad Wajid, Chairman Department of Zoology and Dr. Arshad Javaid, Associate Professor of Zoology at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences delivered lectures on species conservation. Dr. Arshad told the students that Pakistan had a range of diverse animal species and most of those were at the verge of extinction ...

29-05-2020 More Details

University is Closed!

Dear All It is informed to all employees (Teaching & Non teaching) and students of University of Okara regarding strict compliance of Government instructions issued due to serious threats of Corona Virus Pandemic (COVID-19). Nobody is allowed to enter in the University premises, strict disciplinary action shall be taken in case of its violation. Furthermore, for the deposit of fee only online/bank transfer mode must be used. However, the minimum Security and gardening staff shall come to look after the camp...

29-05-2020 More Details

UO Online Examination Schedule!

It is hereby officially announced that the UO Administration, in a socially-distanced meeting, has decided to conduct the online examination of the running semester between June 8 to June 15.

18-05-2020 More Details

Online Classes at UO!

It is hereby officially announced that the online classes of all the UO departments will continue as per schedule and the administration is actively endeavoring to address the issues and bottlenecks occurring in this process.

29-03-2020 More Details

List of Focal Persons for Online Classes Spring 2020!

The students of first semester spring session 2020 who are are facing issues regarding online learning classes. Please contact to their focal persons. For detail of focal persons please click below link

29-03-2020 More Details

UO Vacations!

It is hereby officially notified that University of Okara will remain closed till May 31. Decision about online classes will be announced later. #UOOfficial

27-03-2020 More Details

eLearning at UO!

The University of Okara has introduced a comprehensive system of eLearning for all departments. More than 400 teachers are actively engaging the 12,000 students in virtual classes through Whatsapp Groups and Skype. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zakria Zakar is personally supervising the eLearning system.

20-03-2020 More Details

Classes of 1st Semesters have been started online due to epidemic COVID-19.

The Classes of 1st Semester have been started online due to epidemic COVID-19. All students who have secured their admissions, kindly contact to their HODs, if any one has not added in any Whatsapp group for online classes or contact to 0315-4432531

20-03-2020 More Details

Tanzeel-Ur-Rehman Earns Second MPhil Degree!

Mr. Tanzeel-Ur-Rehman, Lecturer Department of English, received his second MPhil Degree in Education from Punjab University Lahore in 1st Convocation of IER Punjab University 2020. The UO Family heartily congratulate him for his feat and wishes him good fortune for his future endeavors. #UOOfficial #UOFamily #UOFaculty

11-03-2020 More Details

Prime Minister's Electric Wheelchair Scheme

Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has launched the 2nd phase of Prime Minister's electric wheelchair scheme for University Students.

09-03-2020 More Details

MPhil Interview

M.Phil Interview schedule of the following departments on 08-03-2020 Sunday at UO Main City Block Samadpura Okara as per schedule 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Zoology/Wildlife/Fisheries 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm MMG 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Biochemistry 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Molecular Biology 4:00 pm to 5 pm Biology

06-03-2020 More Details

MPhil physics Interviews

The interview of the MPhil Physics will be held on 4 march 2020 at 2pm at city campus.

03-03-2020 More Details

Merit has been displayed for Admission Spring 2020

For viewing the merit lists of Admission Spring 2020, Kindly click on more detail.

03-03-2020 More Details

MPhil Subject test

it is informed that MPhil subject test of physics department will be conducted on Monday (02-03-2020) 3pm, Mass communication department on Wednesday (04-03-2020) 11am at city campus samad pura okara and the test of following departments wil be conducted on tuesday 03-03-2020 as per schedule

28-02-2020 More Details

Another Milestone of UO!

It is hereby proudly announced that the Department of Computer Science has got NOC from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for launching MS/MPhil Computer Science program with effect from Fall 2019. #UOOfficial #UOResearch #UOFaculty

24-02-2020 More Details

MPhil & PhD Entry Test Schedule is as follows for Admissions Spring 2020

MPhil & PhD Entry Test Schedule is as follows for Admissions Spring 2020. Entry Test Date: 26-02-2020 (Wednesday) Time: 04:00 PM Venue: City Campus Okara Pass Marks Percentage MPhil: 60% Pass Marks Percentage PhD: 70% Note: Please bring your original pay slip along with original CNIC with you.

21-02-2020 More Details

Department of Chemistry Gets NOC from HEC for MPhil Program!

Big Announcement! The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued NOC to the Department of Chemistry, University of Okara for starting MPhil Program. The credit goes to the HoD Chemistry, Dr. Riaz Hussain and the inspirational leadership of the Worthy Vice Chancellor.

20-02-2020 More Details

Notice for UO Teachers!

It is hereby informed to all teachers of the University of Okara are hereby directed that as per direction of the Government, no one is allowed to come in the University premises due to prevention of Corona Virus. Furthermore , the members of steering committee are also directed to inform all of the students not to come till further orders. Strict compliance is solicited.

20-02-2020 More Details

Hero of the Day - Muhammad Shafique (Senior Security Guard)

Today, Mr. Kaleem Ullah (DSP Legal) lost his wallet at the UO main gate. The wallet contained 5570 rupees and some other belongings. The on-duty guard, Mr. Shafique found the wallet and instead of concealing it, he produced it to the Chief Security Officer, Mr. Nobahar Khan. The owner of the wallet was identified, called and returned with the wallet in presence of the Resident Officer, Dr. Shahzad Ahmad. Hats Off to the HONESTY of Mr. Shafique!

27-01-2020 More Details

Admissions Spring 2020

The new admissions Spring 2020 has been announced. All students enrolled in Spring 2020 will be bound to take all classes in UO's City Block. In any case, no student will be allowed be shift to the Main Campus. The detail can be seen below.

29-12-2019 More Details

Lecture on "Promoting Research Culture in Academic Settings"

University of Okara is offering a special lecture on "Promoting Research in Academic Settings" on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 at Main Library. Click below for more details:

12-12-2019 More Details

Distinctions of Mr. Sohail Aslam & Mr. Hafiz Fawad Ali!

Mr. Sohail Aslam is working as a Research Scholar at University of Okara. He is also a PhD Scholar and working on his dissertation. Mr. Hafiz Fawad Ali is working as Lecturer at UO. Recently they presented their paper at the esteemed conference namely "The 23rd European Scientific Conference" organised by the Faculty of Business and Economics of Mendel University in Brno.Mendel University in Brno is the oldest independent university of its kind in the Czech Republic and is named after Gregor Johann Mendel, the founder o...

09-12-2019 More Details

UO Hosts Dr. Hasnain Bokhari from Erfurt University, Germany

The University of Okara (UO) is pleased to have Dr. Hasnain Bokari (Erfurt University, Germany). Dr. Hasnain Bokhari holds Master's degrees both in Public Policy from Erfurt University and Computer Science from Bahria University, Islamabad. Dr. Bokhari has been teaching at the Brandt School since 2011. He has worked as an Assistant Professor (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) at the Chair of Muslim Cultural and Religious History, University of Erfurt where his projects have dealt with the issues of internet politics (fund...

28-11-2019 More Details

UO's Young Talent Achieves Big Milestone!

Hafiz Fawad Ali is working as a Lecturer at the Department of Management Sciences. Recently, his research paper has been accepted for the upcoming esteemed annual conference of American Marketing Association (AMA). The AMA is a top notch professional association in the field of management.

28-11-2019 More Details

200,000 Ehsas Scholarships Available

Prime Minister's Ehsas Program has been launched. There are 200,000 scholarships available for students. To get more details and apply, click below:

27-11-2019 More Details

University Entery Rules For Students

Important Notice! All old students of the UO are informed to bring their University Cards while the new students should carry their paid Fee Vouchers. Without Card or Voucher, no student will be allowed to enter the campus from tomorrow onwards.

17-11-2019 More Details

Strict Action Taken By University Administration Against Unpleasant Incident at Sports Gala

The University of Okara Administration has taken strict action against the unpleasant incident that happened in the University Sports Gala. For more details please click below:

16-11-2019 More Details

Classes start of newly enrolled students

It is hereby officially announced that the classes of all the newly enrolled students will be started from 11 November 2019

09-11-2019 More Details

Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar For UO Female Faculty

A seminar on “Breast Cancer Awareness” was organized, in collaboration with Pink Ribbon Pakistan, for the female faculty of the University of Okara. Dr. Maryam Liaqat, Assistant Professor of Physics, delivered a lecture on cancer prevention and cure.

07-11-2019 More Details

List of Candidates Selected On Sports Quota

A total of 39 candidates have been selected on Sports Quota in Admissions Fall 2019 in various departments. The list is attached herewith.

06-11-2019 More Details

Schedule of BS and MSc Zoology Classes

For the schedule of BS and MSc Zoology classes of the newly admitted students, please click on the "More Details" tab below.

06-11-2019 More Details

Orientation of Newly Admitted Students Fall Admissions 2019 (Department of Chemistry)

Department of Chemistry, University of Okara organize orientation of newly admitted student (Fall Admissions 2019) . All Students of M.Phil /MS Chemistry (Mor & Eve), MSc Chemistry (Eve), BS Applied Chemistry (Mor & Eve), BS Chemistry (Mor & Eve) must attend this orientation session. The orientation will he held on October 31,2019 at 11:30 am in room no. 21 of main academic block.

29-10-2019 More Details

Orientation of Newly Admitted Students Fall Admissions 2019 (Department of Computer Science)

Orientation meeting of MSc (CS), MSc (IT) and MPhil (CS) Morning and Evening will be held on 30th October,2019 at 11:30am in Lecture Theater No. 206 and BS (CS), BS (IT), BS (SE) Morning & Evening will on 31st October,2019 at 11:30am in Lecture Theater No. 206.

29-10-2019 More Details

Seminar about Violence Against Children & Role of Media

Seminar about Violence Against Children & Role of Media on October 25th, 2019 at Main Library University of Okara

23-10-2019 More Details

COMSTECH Awards 2019 in ‘Mathematics’ and ‘Physics’ and for Excellence in S&T 2019

Every two years COMSTECH gives a number of awards based on excellent performance in S&T. These awards are restricted to scientists who are citizens of, and working in, OIC member states. For the year 2019, the following categories are announced.For the year 2019, the following categories are announced. (1) COMSTECH Awards 2019 in ‘Mathematics’ and ‘Physics’ (2) COMSTECH Awards for Excellence in S&T 2019. The awards mentioned in serial no. 1 are conferred by H.E. The President of Pakistan (Chairman COMSTECH) on t...

17-10-2019 More Details

Clarification on the news regarding the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between The University of Okara and Hamad Bin Khalifa University

The University of Okara has issued a clarification on the news regarding the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between The University of Okara and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, published in a few daily national newspapers. The MoU has just been drafted yet and the competent authorities of both the universities are working on its modalities. The decision of the signing of the MoU will be taken with the consent of both the parties.

24-09-2019 More Details

Events

UO Vice Chancellor's Special Message for Admissions Fall 2020!

22-07-2020
Department of Educational Planning & Management Admissions!

Department of Educational Planning & Management Admissions!

20-07-2020
Congratulations to Dr. Ilyas Mahmood!

Congratulations to Dr. Ilyas Mahmood!

13-06-2020

Video for Students Training on LMS!

02-05-2020
Video for Students Training on LMS!

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