The Faculty of Humanities at Forman Christian College University, Lahore, in collaboration with Journalism & Media International Center (JMIC) at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway, hosted a three-day workshop on "Journalist Safety, Ensuring physical and mental safety of Journalists amid violent events”. The purpose of the workshop was to make sure that journalists are aware of their personal safety amidst dangerous situations, how to deal with government protocols, and how to manage their mental health surrounding the aftermath of such chaos. The workshop was attended by media academics and journalists from different parts of the country and was conducted by international [...]

An International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation held in Forman Christian College, Lahore on 15-16 March 2023 organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore. Soil resources in Pakistan are at the risk because of the pressures of unprecedented rise in population, intensive agriculture, industrial expansions, unplanned urban sprawls, and mismanagement of solid and hazardous wastes. The conference was organized to understand biogenic and anthropogenic causes and sources of soil pollution and possible strategies for adaptation and mitigation. The main themes covered in the conference were soil pollution and treatment; soil quality and health; [...]

On 6 March 2023, a book launching ceremony of 'Pakistan Studies: A Book of Readings,' edited by Dr. Sikandar Hayat, Distinguished Professor of History and Dean of Social Sciences, and published by Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore (2023), was held at the FC College University, Lahore. It was attended by a host of participants from the university, faculty, staff, students, Deans, Chiefs, HODs, Directors, former and current rectors, and contributing authors of the book. Dr. Sikandar Hayat, in his introductory remarks, as expressed in the 'Preface,' explained the need for the book in these words: 'I realized, with dismay, that there was no [...]

The Grand Alumni Reunion 2023 hosted by the Alumni & Advancement Office on March 5th, 2023, was a huge success. The event started with a recitation of the Holy Quran and a reading from the Holy Bible, followed by the National Anthem and a few moments of silence to remember the Formanites who have passed away. Mr. Attiazaz Munawwar ud Din, President of Formanites Alumni Association, gave the welcome address and emphasized the importance of alums as an asset to the University. The event also honored the Gold and Silver Alumni by giving them a massive round of applause. The [...]

Happy International Women’s Day to every member of the Forman community! All of us have mothers and many of us have spouses and daughters. On this day each year, we take time to especially honor women, recalling the oft-repeated Chinese proverb that “women hold up half the sky”. Nearly half of all the undergraduates studying at Forman are female, as are nearly two-thirds of our graduate students. Women also assume key leadership roles within a number of faculty departments and in the Forman administration. In addition, we operate a Day Care Center for the children of our faculty, staff and [...]