Strategic Objective
The following Strategic Objective has been defined for the ‘Research Week’ initiative:
Director Message
UOS First Research Arena 2024 is an initiative by ORIC-UOS
that emphasizes our commitment to achieve research excellence. It is realized through
the implementation of a robust research ecosystem at University of Sargodha. Our
approach – cutting-edge research, innovation in products and services, and the research
outcomes as profit to the community – is the trifecta of brilliance.
The event
where the ideas ignite is a tribute to the vision
of Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbass (Vice-Chancellor), managed by the Office of Research,
Innovation and Commercialization. The prime objective of this event is the
transformation of knowledge into impact. The arena is staged for
connecting minds to ignite ideas. Every idea is taking its root in the land of arena
abundant by UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and trying to find tomorrow’s
solutions today.
Research Arena serves as a
platform to foster collaboration among interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary ideas,
culminating in applied research. The University of Sargodha has built a reputation as a
model of excellence and achievement, consistently
nurturing visionaries, inventors, and agents of social transformation throughout its
journey. We cordially invite you to actively participate in our thriving research
community.
Director ORIC
University of Sargodha
SDGs Focus
Features and Significance of UOS Annual Arena 2024
“First UOS Annual Research Arena 2024” is a prominent initiative driven by UOS-ORIC, highlighting our firm dedication to research excellence and pioneering innovation. In this event, ideas are bridging the research with various indicators of United Nation’s SDGs. In the arena, University of Sargodha will be cover dynamic research activities (38) being conducted by eight vibrant faculties, Sargodha Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sargodha Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, and Sargodha Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry. These activities will turn vision into value.
- Three International Research Conferences
- Three National Research Conferences
- Three Research Colloquiums
- Ten Exhibitions for Community
- Six Meet the Expert Sessions
- Eight Civic Engagements
- Five CEO Discussion Forum and Talks
This endeavor is a vivid manifestation of the visionary leadership of
Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas (Vice Chancellor) and is orchestrated by Prof. Dr. Ahmad Raza Bilal
(Director ORIC) the dynamic team at the Office of Research Innovation
and Commercialization (ORIC) at the University of Sargodha.
Where Ideas Ignite is the core theme of Arena 2024 that encapsulates the
essence of recognizing and valuing the multifaceted research and knowledge-generation
endeavors both within our academic institution and
in the broader scholarly and societal domains. UOS Arena 2024 is our collective endeavor to
nurture a culture of cooperation, ingenuity, and the exchange of knowledge. It extends an
open invitation to all, inviting active participation
in the festivities that celebrate discovery, learning, and the relentless pursuit of
excellence that characterizes the University of Sargodha.
Objectives of First UOS Annual Research Arena 2024
The “First UOS Annual Research Arena 2024”, is fostering a dynamic research culture and contributing in the academic excel of the University. The establishment of an active research eco-system in the University is the prime objective – achieved by the following:
- 1. Development of robust research culture to encourage research community of the University
- 2. Multidisciplinary collaboration to exchange of knowledge among stakeholder
- 3. Connecting minds to ignite ideas
- 4. Strong cooperation between the industrial and academic sectors while enhancing skills
- 5. Creative thinking, problem-solving, and innovative solutions for contemporary challenges
- 6. Active civic engagement of stakeholders and local community in our research activities and initiatives
Event Schedule
4th International Conference on Educational Sciences and Research (ICESR-2024)
- Institute of Education
Latest research trends in education and pedagogies.
CEO Forum
- Malik Feroz Khan Noon Business School
Forum will allow our faculty and students to gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the corporate world directly from the CEO Forum.
Art Exhibition at Zubeida Agha Gallery
- Institute of Art & Design
Citrus Expo / Festival
- College of Agriculture
Free Camp for Hepatitis Screening Test
- Department of Social Work
Food and Nutrition
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
Home Crafts
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
Bug House
- College of Agriculture
Art and Craft
- Institute of Art & Design
Counciling on common musculoskeletal (MSK) problems
- Department of Allied Health Sciences
Free counseling camp for community
- Department of Psychology
Awareness and preventions related to mental health
- Department of Psychology
Gratitude a key to healthy mind: lets pay gratitude to your parents
- Department of Psychology
Art Exhibition at Zubeida Agha Gallery
- Institute of Art & Design
Citrus Expo / Festival
- College of Agriculture
Free Camp for Hepatitis Screening Test
- Department of Social Work
Food and Nutrition
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
Home Crafts
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
Bug House
- College of Agriculture
Art and Craft
- Institute of Art & Design
Counciling on common musculoskeletal (MSK) problems
- Department of Allied Health Sciences
Free counseling camp for community
- Department of Psychology
Awareness and preventions related to mental health
- Department of Psychology
Gratitude a key to healthy mind: lets pay gratitude to your parents
- Department of Psychology
Art Exhibition at Zubeida Agha Gallery
- Institute of Art & Design
Citrus Expo / Festival
- College of Agriculture
Free Camp for Hepatitis Screening Test
- Department of Social Work
Food and Nutrition
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
Home Crafts
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
Bug House
- College of Agriculture
Art and Craft
- Institute of Art & Design
Counciling on common musculoskeletal (MSK) problems
- Department of Allied Health Sciences
Free counseling camp for community
- Department of Psychology
Awareness and preventions related to mental health
- Department of Psychology
Gratitude a key to healthy mind: lets pay gratitude to your parents
- Department of Psychology
National research conference on colonial and post-colonial dynamics of Punjab
- Department of History and Pakistan Studies
Dynamics of colonial and post-colonial Punjab
2nd International Conference on Modern Trends in Linguistics and Literature
- Department of English
Future Precision Agriculture
- College of Agriculture
Modern trends in Agriculture and future perspective
1st Arabic International Confernce
- Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Social Inclusion of Marginalized Communities for Sustainable Development
- Department of Social Work
Sharing ideas and experience
Lifesaving skills with rescue 1122
- Social Work
- 1. First Aid training by Rescue 1122 for Undergraduate students.
- 2. Electric shock management with the help of rescue 1122
- 3. Self-paste reflective safety stickers
- 4. Use of fire extinguisher and fire-fighting techniques
Art Exhibition at Zubeida Agha Gallery
- Institute of Art & Design
Meet the Expert
- Department of History and Pakistan Studies
Meet the experts on the fixed day, field experts will sit in separate rooms and knowledge seekers from inside/outside UOS will take advisory on individual basis
2nd International Conference on Modern Trends in Linguistics and Literature
- Department of English
National Research Conference on Colonial and Post-Colonial Dynamics of the Punjab
- Department of History and Pakistan Studies
1st Arabic International Conference
- Department of Arabic Language and Literature
From Silence to Voice: Pakistan Women's Journey Towards Empowerment
- Departmernt of Sociology and Criminology
Expert Forum on Gender Empowerment.
Meet the Expert
- Department of Social Work
- 1. Social welfare services in public sector.
- 2. Access to basic education for underprivileged communities.
- 3. Addressing the vulnerable and transgender of society.
- 4. Community awareness about mentally challenged children and public institutions
Meet the Expert
- Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
Use of modern technology in business and decision making.
Art exhibition at Zubeida Agha Gallery
- Institute of Art & Design
Women Protection Laws and Gender Issues in Sargodha Region
- Women Development Center
Training Workshop.
Bridging the Divide: Social Inclusion as a Pathway to Social Justice
- Sociology and Criminology
Expert Forum
Social Transformation in the age of globalization in Pakistani Society with special reference to higher education reforms
- Sociology and Criminology
Focus Group Discussion.
HEC graduate and postgraduates policies: challenges and way forward
- Institute of Education
Focus Group Discussion
Mental Wellbeing and Academic Performance of Gender in HEIs of the Punjab, Pakistan
- Women Development Center
Expert talk on gender challenges in higher education institutes of the Punjab, Pakistan.
Mental Health and Contemporary World
- Psychology
Webinar on mental health and wellbeing in contemporary world.
Food and nutrition research conference (National / International)
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
Latest research trends in food science and nutrition
Art exhibition at Zubeida Agha Gellery
- Institute of Art & Design
Food and nutrition research conference (National / International)
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
Latest research trends in food science and nutrition
Social Transformation in the Age of Globalization in Pakistani Society
- Sociology and Criminology
Expert Forum on Gender Empowerment.
Art exhibition at Zubeida Agha Gellery
- Institute of Art & Design
Media Forum
- Department of Communication and Media Studies
Our Core Stakeholders
Enablers
- Scholars
- Students
- Funders
- Corporate Sector
- Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Sargodha Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry
- Sargodha Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Our Custodians
- University Senior Leadership
- Government Funding Agencies
- Government Education Departments
- Semi-Government Department
Influencers
- Ntl & Intl Community
- Knowledge Seeker

