Training Program on "Artificial Intelligence for Everyone" held at PMAS-AAUR

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), through its University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT), organized a faculty development training programme titled "Artificial Intelligence for Everyone" from 13-24 July, 2026 to enhance the digital competencies of teachers and familiarize them with modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for teaching, research and academic productivity. Vice Chancellor PMAS-AAUR Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman graced the closing ceremony as the chief guest. A total of 45 faculty members from various academic departments successfully completed the training programme.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman said that Artificial Intelligence had become an integral part of the modern digital landscape and was transforming education, research, industry and public services across the globe. He said universities must prepare their faculty and students to effectively utilize AI technologies in order to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven world. He added that when faculty members are equipped with modern AI tools, they can deliver more engaging and effective learning experiences while guiding students to use these technologies responsibly and ethically.

Director, University Institute of Information Technology, Prof. Dr. Yaser Hafeez, thanked the vice chancellor, trainers and participants for making the programme a success. He said that the training demonstrated how AI tools could be integrated into higher education while maintaining academic integrity. He added that UIIT would continue organizing similar capacity-building programmes for faculty members and students to strengthen digital skills and promote the effective use of emerging technologies across the university.