British High Commissioner visits NSTP and NUST to explore collaborative opportunities

The National Science & Technology Park (NSTP) and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) of Pakistan received a visit from the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, H.E. Jane Marriott CMG OBE.

The university's Rector, Dr Muhammad Zahid Latif, greeted the High Commissioner upon her arrival at NUST’s main office. During the meeting, the two sides expressed their commitment to strengthening collaboration between NUST and the leading higher education and research institutions across the UK. They examined potential partnerships to enhance knowledge-sharing and drive impactful advancements in various fields.  

The High Commissioner, along with other members of the delegation, visited the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP) at NUST, and interacted with several startups, including LearnOBots, Orbit-Ed and Vyro. She expressed her admiration for the innovation-driven startups making meaningful contributions to sectors such as edtech, smart tech, and energy tech.  

The British delegation also visited NUST School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES), which houses 10 international laboratories, and the Centre for Emerging Technologies (CEMTECH), getting first-hand knowledge on the center’s leading work in AI and chip design.  

Overall, the visit provided delegates with an opportunity to learn about the university’s cutting-edge research capabilities and its emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration across various scientific fields.  

It is always great to see our members and their research centres collaborate internationally to share knowledge and connect globally.