SZABIST University Islamabad

Impact of digitalization and gamification
2019-09-28
It is shared with immense pleasure that a seminar on “Impact of digitalization and gamification in decision making marketing strategies” was held on 28th September (Saturday). Mr. Rizwan Nusrat was the Guest Speaker. He is working as a marketing manager (Eighteen) for the last several years.
The purpose of this event was to learn how to build marketing and social media strategies in this digital world and link the power of the latest online tools and services to achieve measurable, business objectives. The impact of digitalization in decision making was also discussed.

Learning Outcomes

Identify the challenges that media companies face while developing strategies for different businesses.

Embrace the tools and techniques required to succeed in digital age.
Learn to develop and execute digital marketing plans strategies, including aspects such as development of media content, use of social media, advertising e.t.c.
Explore different opportunities companies can discover for implementing strategies.
Learn how to execute a Digital Marketing plan.

Mr. Rizwan shared his precious views on the topic.

Anti Harassment Awareness Session
2019-09-27
Ms. Aliya Abdul Hayee along with Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari organized an Awareness Session on Friday, September 27, 2019 for the new induction of Social Sciences Department. The session covered two major streams including Anti-Harassment Awareness followed by counseling services provided for behavioral, emotional, and academic issues at SZABIST-Islamabad.
SZABIST Islamabad carefully designed and keenly conducts Anti-harassment Awareness Sessions, and counseling activities for the freshmen of all programs, while addressing the needs, concerns, and considerations of the institution by increasing students’ receptiveness on such sensitive issues. It is part of the orientation activities at SZABIST as the institution strongly believes in evolving the student-folk into academically, psychologically, and ethically strong individuals.
The session was enlightening and ice breaker as the students share their experiences.
Anti-Harassment Committee Members

Dr. Shumaila Zeb
Mr. Ahmed Ali Qureshi
Ms. Aliya Abdul Hayee

Psychological Counseling Team Members

Dr. Abdur Rashid
Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari
Ms. Sana Mukhtar
Ms. Aliya Abdul Hayee

Skills Development and career counseling
2019-09-26
SZABIST Islamabad in collaboration with DTS + DLC (Digital Learning Center) has launched PRO Technical Skills for the industry from SZABIST platform on 26th September 2019.
The session was given by Mr. Waleed Mirza (Head of Sales DTS) and Muhammad Hassan Bhatti (Education Account Executive & Training Manager Szabist). The session was conducted by Mr. Fuad Awan Bashir (Corporate Linkages Szabist).
The technical skills program equips students with modern and highly-demanded skills that accelerate the careers of students, right through graduation and post-graduation.
SZABIST and DTS will conduct a high-acceleration roadshow covering the skills and niches (industries) which will drive future economies – skills like –

SAP
ORACLE
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Quickbooks & Advanced Excel
Spoken and Public English Speaking
Advanced Android Development
Digital Marketing

are not only recession-proof but are always in growing demand in every vertical of the industry.
SZABIST students have a fair chance to enroll for the very affordably priced courses, conducted by industry experts who have 5-9 years of core industry exposure. Training will start in November.

The Art Of Advocacy
2019-09-25
Advocacy is a process that involves a series of actions conducted by organized citizens in order to: transform power relationships, achieve specific changes in policy, program, strategies or allocation of resources; in the public or the private sector.
In order to equipped students of Community Services on the concept of “Community Mobilization and Advocacy” an interactive session has been arranged by Ms. Sana Mukhtar (Lecturer-Dept of Social Sciences) on “The Art of Advocacy”.
The session was lead by the Advocacy and Campaign specialist “Mr. Sarmad Iqbal” who is currently working in Islamic Relief. Mr. Sarmad efficiently explained the concept of advocacy, the role of advocate, lobbying and the difference between community mobilization and advocacy.
Event Date: 25th September 2019

SZABIST Media Science Live Performance on Situation of Kashmir
2019-09-21
The Department of Media Sciences, SZABIST Islamabad, organized a live performance about Kashmir situation on September 21 2019, at 3.00 pm in Centaurus Mall – the biggest and distinguished mall of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The objective of this activity was to highlight the situation of Indian-occupied Kashmir.
First and second semester students of Media Science department, SZABIST Islamabad organized this activity under the guidance of Dr. Wajid Zulqarnain (Program Manager BS-MS). The act began with the entry of the students disguising as Indian Army, intruding the shops and causing unrest. The act went on showing the atrocities of Indian army and pro-Indian groups against the Kashmiris. A huge live audience watched the show and applauded for students’ performance and for the overall act.
Students performed with full interest and enthusiasm. The camera captured crying people upon seeing the depiction of Indian Army’s brutalities. The activity won people’s heart and earned positive reviews. Mrs. Mishal Malik, wife of Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik, was the chief guest of the event who witnessed the live performance of the SZABIST Islamabad students and delivered a speech on the occasion. 3.00 pm and the news was also published in DAWN newspaper.

Climate Strike
2019-09-20
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on all leaders to New York on 23 September with concrete, realistic plans to enhance their nationally determined contributions by 2020, in line with reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent over the next decade, and to net zero emissions by 2050.
In order to ensure that the transformative actions in the real economy are as impactful as possible, the Secretary-General has prioritized the action portfolios, which are recognized as having high potential to curb greenhouse gas emissions and increased global action on adaptation and resilience. One of the secondary key areas includes Youth Engagement and Public Mobilization, where people especially youth is beingmobilized worldwide to take action on climate change and ensure that young people are integrated and represented across all aspects of the Climate Summit.
In response to this from 20-27 September 2019, record 7.6 million people took to the streets and strike for climate action making it the biggest climate mobilization in history. From Jakarta to New York, Islamabad to Amman, Berlin to Kampala, Istanbul to Québec, Guadalajara to Asunción, in big cities and small villages, millions of people joined hands and raised their voices in defense of the climate. The Global Climate Strike showed that youth have the power that is required to create a just world and to end the era of fossil fuels. Students of SZABIST Islamabad Campus, BBA programme also participated in this strike on the 20th of September 2019 to showcase the strong stance of SZABIST towards climate action. We at SZABIST believe that accelerated climate solutions can strengthen our economies and create jobs, while bringing cleaner air, preserving natural habitats and biodiversity, and protecting our environment.

Anti-Harassment Session
2019-09-14
Often individuals do not realize that a comment that they intended as a joke, could be harassment according to the law. Therefore, higher authorities of SZABIST Islamabad requires, all the stakeholders must be sensitized to what constitutes harassment and how to create a culture of respect.
The several sessions have been organized by Dr. Shumaila Zeb,an Assistant Professor Management Sciences, SZABIST Islamabad to create awareness among the students and staff about specific behaviors that constitute harassment, and anti-smoking and drugs in and outside the campus. The objective of these sessions is to have more regular opportunities that help the youth to build their skills and personalities as they are at a critical age and a sort of a turning point in our lives.

BBA Students Walk for a Social Cause
2019-09-13
A clean up drive was organized by SZABIST Islamabad on 13th September 2019 in order to create the awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among students and public for waste management, environmental concerns, importance of repairing, and improving the public spaces or other areas that have been neglected, littered, vandalized, or misused.

The activity was led by Dr. Iffat Rasool an Assistant Professor Management Sciences. The students spent one hour at Salina Park H-8, Islamabad and worked with park management to identify and eliminate eyesores, picked up a litter and disposed of it properly.

Orientation Program Fall 2019
2019-09-02
Orientation programs facilitate the successful transition of new students to SZABIST Islamabad. It helps prepare students for their academic experience, promotes student involvement and engagement, and provide information about student services and academic resources
On 2nd September 2019 SZABIST Islamabad’s New Student Orientation introduced new students of different programs to the wide array of academic, intellectual, leadership, cultural, and social experiences available at SZABIST. The learning outcomes of the freshmen orientation involved understanding the academic expectations and the process of enrollment, utilization of academic support and student services, learning about campus and community involvement through clubs, organizations and developing relationships with students, advisors, faculty, and staff.

Faculty training (Academic Planning and Management)
2019-07-18
Faculty development training was held on the topic of “Academic Planning and Management”. The central theme focused on Academic Planning and Management, Strategic Process of Academic Planning and Strategic Management, and Resource Management (with a focus on Time Management).
The interactive discussion centered around three major areas of responsibility of faculty members. These included teaching (and learning), research (applying and doing), and service (heading/leading a department, leading or members of a team, and serving the community, etc.). To achieve excellence in education, these three major areas have to be planned and managed in a way to achieve the requisite efficiency and effectiveness. Equitable and transparent rewards for faculty facilitate achievement excellence in these areas.
