Over 1200 students awarded degrees at SSUET's 23rd convocation

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET), on Sunday organised its 23rd Convocation that was attended by a large number of educationists, scholars, dignitaries including faculty and students.

Over 1200 degrees were distributed among the pass-outs of BS and MS programme.

Justice (retd) Haziq ul Khairi was the chief guest of the event held here at Karachi Expo Centre. Former Governor Sindh, Lt Gen (retd) Moinuddin Haider, was conferred upon the honorary degree. Position holders were awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals for securing highest marks in the respective disciplines.

Addressing the graduates, Justice (retd) Haziq ul Khairi said, "Convocation is culmination of your tireless efforts with feeling of accomplishment in life. It is glorious occasion to cherish. It is a moment to rejoice an important landmark that gives recognition to the efforts, support and sacrifices of your parents, guardians, whether in the form of devotion of time and energy for your studies or financing studies or accumulation of responsibilities in your journey in pursuit of education."

He said, "We live in a complex situation where skill matters. The demand and supply situation of professionals is unpredictable and highly competitive. You have to update your knowledge base throughout your career to be prepared to cope with emerging technologies and advancements in various fields. The power of education is of immense value and importance. Education paves way for your bright future. Education transforms you into a lifelong learner, it enables you to adapt, to grow further and to do what you once thought inconceivable."

Addressing the ceremony, Chancellor Jawaid Anwar said, "As nation we are into a status quo. We need to take inspiration from the Muslim scientists to move forward and to have a pace with developed nations. This is an era of Industrial Revolution 4th Generation. You have to play an effective role in the present situation."

He advised the graduates to become entrepreneurs and acquaint themselves with modern technology that would help them in making components.

Jawaid Anwar said, "We are planning to establish a boarding university at 200 acres of land in education city. That new campus of Sir Syed University will carry forward the mission of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to promote education with grooming of the students."

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Vali Uddin said, "Graduation is not the end but it is the beginning. Graduation is not a single point in life. In fact graduation is a series of continuing steps where additional education and life experiences culminate in a life driven by a self-sacrificing desire to contribute to the well-being of society and mankind."

He pointed out that the university has grown with the passage of time. It has progressively continued to expand unabated in multiple directions. The number of departments has risen to 12 from 2 in the beginning. There has been corresponding increase in the number of students enrolled each year. At present nearly 6000 students are enrolled at the campus. Similarly, number of faculty members has enhanced.

He said, "University offers education in engineering, sciences, technology, and business management. University has decided to introduce 3 new non engineering departments i.e. BS in Mathematics, BS in Mobile Communication and Security and BS in Bio Medical Sciences. University is following modern system of education and undertaking R&D. University always endeavours towards academic excellence. Sir Syed University has undertaken full-fledged implementation of OBE system of education in engineering programmes.

Sir Syed University initiated B.Sc Engineering Technology Programme under the Sydney Accord. The programme stands approved by National Technology Programme NTC and Higher Education Commission HEC."