Sindh Madressatul Islam University’s 2nd Global Research Conference and its six international conferences which were held on February 28-29,2024 presented recommendation to the policy makers for implementations, in the concluding session of the GRC held on Feb 28 and 29 at the auditorium of the SMIU.
The session was attended by chairman Sindh HEC Dr. Tariq Rafi, Vice Chancellor SMIU Dr. Mujeeb Shari, vice chancellors of different universities, national and international scholars, faculty, heads of various sections and students.The Faculty of Sciences in its international conference recommended that there is a dire need to establish a Nature-Inspired Innovation Hub by the higher education institutions as a collaborative space, where academia, industry experts and global community can participate in community of practices, discuss and bring sustainable solutions to forefront inspired by nature.
It further added that there is a need to conduct projects and research on nature inspired smart communities and share findings with the global research and academic communities through open educational practices.
The Faculty of Education in its international conference recommended that there is a crucial need to cultivate interdisciplinary dialogues among educators, researchers, and policymakers regarding the policy and curriculum issues in teacher education to shape a sustainable future. It also recommended that there is a need for teachers to work closely with learners and conduct field analysis before designing any course.
Foster collaboration between educators, industry experts, and students to ensure relevance, adaptability, and a commitment to sustainable educational practices. It said mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being. Integrating this course into various disciplines ensures that students receive comprehensive support, by normalizing discussions around mental health, universities contribute to creating an inclusive and empathetic learning environment. The Faculty of Social Sciences in its recommendation suggested training for media personal to report ethically about human rights, justice, and social issues.
