A delegation from Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) visited Virtual University of Pakistan. The delegation comprised over 37 students and faculty members including Mr. Imran Ali Sani-Assistant Professor, Mr. Nisar Ahmed-Lecturer, Ms. Nida Tabassum-Lecturer from Faculty of Life Sciences of BUITEMS.

The purpose of the visit was to learn about VU’s unique mode of education and state of the art laboratories for life sciences students. The delegation was hosted by Dr. Masroor Elahi Babar, Dean Faculty of Science and Technology. He briefed them about all offered programmes, research initiatives and future plans of the university followed by a detailed question-answer session. The delegation also toured Davis Road campus to observe practical sessions of Zoology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics. Earlier, they visited VUTV network and admired the professionalism of the VUTV staff.

The delegates appreciated VU’s infrastructure and facilities provided to its students and faculty to ensure quality teaching, learning and research. They also applauded Virtual University for providing an excellent opportunity to the life science professionals to excel in their fields by continuing their education through distance learning.