Imran Khan's Message
In 2002, on a social development tour across Mianwali, I came across an appalling reality that haunts most of Pakistan - high level of unemployment amongst the youth. I resolved to set up a technical college so that the youth could become employable. However, two things made me change my mind and instead, I decided to build a world class University. First, was the beautiful location of the site (donated free of cost by the villagers), which made me dream of a knowledge city like Oxford. Secondly, when I was offered the Chancellorship of the University of Bradford, I realized that I had access to an enormous academic support to pursue this dream. I am under no illusion that it is a huge challenge to set up a centre of excellence in such a remote though beautiful location. It will require a huge amount of funds to make it a university of international standard.
I want to see over half the students in the university coming from less privileged backgrounds through scholarships, who in our present elitist education system cannot dream of having access to high quality education.
I once again look forward to your help to shoulder the responsibility of educating our youth and paving the path for their brighter futures.
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Message by the VC of Namal College
Namal College does not have a long history, it is one of the fastest growing colleges in Pakistan which is reflected through the range and level of courses offered by the Namal College since its inauguration in April 2008 . Namal College provides exciting programs covering the cutting edge of the technologies and underpinning the growing industrial/ commercial demands. All current academic programs are the University of Bradford UK franchised courses. These programs offer unique opportunities to learn international education in a modern and friendly atmosphere. The prime objective of these programs is to equip students with knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Namal College's mission underpins our commitment to work in collaboration with the local, as well as international,organizations to contribute to the economic and social development of the region. With its vibrant atmosphere, state-of-the-art facilities, competent faculty and enthusiastic students, Namal College is envisioned as the dawn of knowledge city, a dream that will come true in the not too distant future.
Prof. Dr.Salim Abid Tabassum
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Message by the VC of UoB
The University of Bradford is delighted to be associated with Namal College. We are committed to a long-term involvement which will see the development of a first-class higher education campus at Namal which can offer high-quality diplomas and degrees to as many people as possible in the region. We hope that our international reputation, our commitment to working in partnership and our vision of 'Making Knowledge Work' will help in creating a first-class teaching and research institution at Namal.
Prof. Mark Cleary
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