Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has conducted the second external Self-Assessment Report (SARs) review of the BS English, MS Linguistic, MS Literature and PhD English programs of Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST) on (Thursday) 18^th May, 2023.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Foundation University Islamabad (FUI), Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), and IMAQ Research Group at the 6^th CODE International Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 05, 2023. The agreement aims to foster cooperation, socio-economic development, and cultural linkages through joint research, academic exchanges, seminars, and collaborative activities.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Foundation University Islamabad (FUI) and Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH), USA on March 08, 2023. The agreement aims to foster "collaborative growth and innovation" through a range of initiatives including clinical residency seminars, workshops, conferences, joint research projects, and resource sharing. This partnership represents a significant step towards advancing healthcare practices and enhancing patient outcomes.

Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has successfully conducted the First External Self-Assessment Report (SARs) review of the MS Electrical Engineering (MSEE) and MS Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) programs of Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST) on (Thursday) 13^th April, 2023. For this purpose, Dr. Hassan Khaliq Qureshi, Associate Dean, NUST (External) and Prof. Dr.

Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC), Islamabad, was invited as a jury member by Fatima Jinnah Women University Business Incubation Center (FJWUBIC) at Zindigi Prize – Campus round.

Professional Development Center (PDC) at the Foundation University School of Science and Technology (FUSST) is rigorously working to upgrade/enhance the skills and competencies of the academic/non-academic staff and students by organizing workshops/training sessions, with the mandate to improve the overall institutional quality.

The Professional Development Center (PDC), Foundation University School of Science and Technology (FUSST) hosted one of the Modules of "The Transition Management Course" for the Principles and Officers on March 02, 2023, at the Seminar Hall Jinnah Block. The participants of the session included serving Officers with ranks from Majors to Brigadiers. The session was in line with the business development efforts of PDC to have such courses on a regular basis at FUSST.

Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has successfully conducted the First External Self-Assessment Report (SAR) review of the MS MSKPT program of Foundation University College of Physical Therapy (FUCP) on (Tuesday) March 21, 2023. For this purpose, Dr. Hafiz Manan Associate Professor DPT at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) was invited as External Subject Expert, he thoroughly reviewed the SAR of the program on 8 criteria’s and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC.

Exciting news! On March 17, 2023, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan has renewed its academic partnership with Inonu University, Turkiye, to continue promoting academic excellence and cultural exchange.