Events
There is always something exciting happening at LUMS! If you know of any upcoming LUMS-affiliated event that is not mentioned on this page then kindly fill this form with details of the event so it can be added to the events calendar.
Academic & Scholarly
“From Body to Territory” A Workshop on Solidarity in Women’s Fiction in Nigeria, Chile, and Pakistan
Using and adapting the framework of ‘cuerpo y territorio’ (body and territory) by Sofia Zaragocin & Martina Angela Caretta (2021), Yeisil will prompt the audience to connect fiction to reactions…
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6:00 PM
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VC Faculty Lounge, First Floor, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
SAHSOL's 3rd Annual Conference on Futures of International Law
The theme of this year’s conference, “Futures of International Law,” invites critical reflections on the contemporary international legal order, its legitimacy, and its responsiveness to ongoing and…
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Venue:
Asifa Irfan Moot Court Room, Law Building, Ground Floor
Skills & Informational
Women Microenterprise Exhibition
The event will bring together over 75+ women artisans from across Pakistan to showcase their handcrafted products, stories, and spirit. This unique platform bridges the rural-urban divide by…
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6:00 PM
Venue:
Central Courtyard, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
The Humanities and Social Sciences Annual Conference
This year’s annual conference at LUMS focuses on Islam and Society in Historical and Contemporary South Asia. How have Islamic traditions shaped and been shaped by South Asia’s rich cultural,…
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Auditorium A-9, Ground Floor, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
Brown Bag Talk - Barriers to Labor Migration for the Rural Poor
The CNM Department of Economics is pleased to announce the Brown Bag Talk of Dr. Abu S. Shonchoy, Associate Professor of Economics - Florida International University (FIU).
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10:00 AM
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CNM Economics Boardroom, First Floor Wing C, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
Nawān Punjabi Fiction Event
The Gurmani Centre for Language and Literature invites you to a special session exploring the new creative directions in Modern Punjabi fiction. The event will feature a discussion on two significant…
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6:00 PM
Venue:
A-12, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
Documentary Screening: “No Other Land”
This powerful critically acclaimed film captures the brutal realities of Israeli occupation and the enduring struggle of the Palestinian people for justice and dignity. At a time when genocide…
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6:00 PM
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Documentary Screening: “No Other Land”
Skills & Informational
One-Day Workshop on Basics of Qualitative Data Analysis at SDSB
This workshop will cover the basics of qualitative data analysis. Participants will learn building block techniques, such as theme identification, tools to organize data, and codebook development,…
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8:30 AM
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Trading Lab (Ground Floor-SDSB)
Academic & Scholarly
Why has Hindustani Classical Music Declined in Pakistan? Book Talk and Musical Performance
The Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature at LUMS invites you to a book talk and musical performance by Kabir Altaf, based on his recent publication, A New Explanation for the Decline of…
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6:30 AM
Venue:
SS Auditorium, Academic Block
Skills & Informational
PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION MANAGEMENT: Distinguished panel shares real-world insight & career advice
Turab Hussain (Aitchison's Principal), Mariam Chughtai (former director of SNC/SOE's founding Assoc Dean) and others comprise this panel with degrees from Harvard, Essex, INSEAD and diverse…
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4:00 PM
Venue:
SOE-1 (Library building 3rd floor)
Academic & Scholarly
A Discussion on 1947, Migration, and the Artist – Special Session on “Aasmān dar Aasmān"
The Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature, LUMS, hosts a special session based on Shahid Siddiqui's book Aasmān Dar Aasmān. This session will shed light on the profound effects of the 1947…
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6:00 PM
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Auditorium A-9, Ground Floor, Academic Block
CSO: LinkedIn Unlocked: Build a Profile That Gets You Noticed
Are you ready to take your LinkedIn profile to the next level and attract top recruiters? Join us for a session on how to build a solid LinkedIn profile as part of our Career Exploration Series.
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6:00 PM
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Online (Microsoft Teams)
Academic & Scholarly
Gender Violence, Law, and Consent in New Bollywood Courtroom Dramas
Saida Waheed Gender Initiative is pleased to invite you to our next event of Spring 2025, a talk with Dr. Amalie Goul Dueholm. In 2012, a gang-rape of a young women in Delhi, India led to public…
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6:00 PM
Venue:
VC Faculty Lounge, First Floor, Academic Block
Skills & Informational
CSO: Making an Interdisciplinary Career Shift
Navigating a career transition can be daunting, especially when shifting between completely different fields. Whether you're considering applying to top universities in a new discipline or exploring…
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6:00 PM
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Online (Microsoft Teams)
Academic & Scholarly
The HSS Seminar Series: The Fascist Superhero
From the brightly-coloured moral certainties of the 1940s to the fraught and trammeled, ethically ambiguous figures of millennial comics, the figure of the superhero has often been used as a…
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3:45 PM
Venue:
VC Faculty Lounge, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
CSO: Career Exploration Series: Explore Renewable Energy Consultancy with Decerna
Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to explore career opportunities in sustainability and consultancy? Join us for an exclusive session with Decerna UK, where industry experts will…
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3:00 PM
Venue:
Online (MS Teams)
Academic & Scholarly
CSO: Teach for Pakistan Virtual Campus Drive
Are you looking for a meaningful career that creates lasting impact? You can learn how you can create impact through the Teach For Pakistan Fellowship in our virtual event for LUMS students this…
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5:00 PM
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Online
Academic & Scholarly
Share Your Thoughts on Educational Psychology at LUMS
The School of Education is exploring the introduction of an undergraduate major in Educational Psychology, and we’d love your input. This short survey will help us understand student interest, career…
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Academic & Scholarly
CSO: Grad School Launchpad: Creative Careers of the 21st Century with Savannah College of Arts & Design
Are you interested in creative careers that blend art, design, and technology? Join this session by Mahnoor Fatima, Assistant Director of Enrollment at SCAD, who will provide valuable insights into…
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2:00 PM
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Hybrid (LLI & MS Teams)
Academic & Scholarly
Beyond Fake News: Reconceptualising Post-Truth Discourses and Their Political Impact
The discussion will center around Dr. Anam Kuraishi’s book, Towards a New Paradigm on Post-truth. The book reconceptualizes the notion of "post-truth," moving beyond its conventional association with…
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2:00 PM
Venue:
VC Lounge, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
SDSB Speaker Session on Transition to Digital Economy, A Case for Holistic National Digital Policy
Please join us for an engaging and insightful in-person guest speaker session by Mr. Naveed Sultan, former Chairman Citigroup and Professor of Practice, Imperial College Business School London. Click…
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5:00 PM
Venue:
SDSB 304
Academic & Scholarly
Launch of Pakistan’s First Femtech Innovation Hub
We are excited to share that the Centre for Economic Research and Policy (CERP), in collaboration with the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE), is launching Pakistan’s first Femtech Innovation Hub…
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4:00 PM
Venue:
LCE Auditorium
Academic & Scholarly
Join the Conversation: Dukhtar Film Screening & Panel on Child & Forced Marriages
Join us for a screening of the critically acclaimed Pakistani film Dukhtar, followed by an engaging discussion on the pressing issue of child and forced marriages in Pakistan.
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6:00 PM
Venue:
CR 0-07, SAHSOL
Academic & Scholarly
HSS Seminar Series: Inclusive Approaches to Preserving Cultural Heritage & Revitalizing Historic Cities
The presentation focuses on a case study from Amritsar, Punjab, India, showcasing significant efforts in cultural heritage conservation and regeneration. In 2023, the conservation and adaptive reuse…
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6:00 PM
Venue:
VC Faculty Lounge, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
Communication and Presentation Tutors - Khokha Stall
Did you know LUMS offers a range of peer tutoring services to help you excel academically? This Wednesday, 26th February, from 6:30 - 7:30 PM, visit the Communication & Presentation Tutors’…
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6:30 PM
Venue:
Khokha
Academic & Scholarly
Argumentation & Logical Reasoning Centre Group Session on Mastering Evidence in Academic Writing
Want to build stronger, more persuasive academic arguments? Join our Argumentation & Logical Reasoning Group Session and learn how to effectively find, evaluate, and integrate evidence into your…
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6:00 PM
Venue:
CR 1-07, SAHSOL
Academic & Scholarly
Communication and Presentation Tutors - Khokha Stall
Did you know LUMS offers a range of peer tutoring services to help you excel academically? This Wednesday, 26th February, from 6:30 - 7:30 PM, visit the Communication & Presentation Tutors’…
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6:30 PM
Venue:
Khokha
Academic & Scholarly
CSO: AI, DevOps & More – Fast-Track Your Tech Career
The tech landscape is evolving at lightning speed – are you ready to keep up? Join us for an exclusive session on Software Development Trends in 2025, led by industry experts Ameer Haider (Founder…
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6:00 PM
Venue:
A-2, Academic Block
Recreational
Chinese Spring Festival Celebration
We are excited to invite you to the Chinese Spring Festival—a vibrant celebration of the Chinese New Year. Immerse yourself in a lively evening with our fellow Chinese community members, filled with…
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6:00 PM
Venue:
Garden Area outside SAHSOL
Skills & Informational
CSO: Consulting Unlocked: Insider Secrets from KFC & McKinsey
Are you aspiring to break into consulting or make a career shift into global strategy roles? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive session with Arham Junaid – Global Principal, Strategy & Digital at KFC,…
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8:00 PM
Venue:
Online (Teams Webinar)
Academic & Scholarly
1947 Canonizing Partition: Re-thinking Methodology in Partition Studies
This workshop brings together scholars and artists exploring new methodologies and historiographical approaches in Partition Studies. Presentations will address memorialization and ethical practices…
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9:30 AM
Venue:
VC Faculty Lounge, Academic Block
Skills & Informational
LCE x Techstars Startup Weekend Lahore
Are you ready to turn your ideas into reality? As part of Techstars, a leading global pre-seed venture capital firm that invests in high-growth startups worldwide, this event provides aspiring…
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Venue:
LUMS
Skills & Informational
One-Day Workshop: Systematic Literature Review (SLR) & Meta-Analysis: From Application to Publication
Join us for a one-day workshop on Systematic Literature Review (SLR) & Meta-Analysis – From Application to Publication. In this workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience in conducting…
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9:00 AM
Venue:
Trading Lab (Ground Floor-SDSB)
Academic & Scholarly
Exploring the Cultural Dimensions of Legal Predictability
We are pleased to invite you to the first session of the CCLS Talk Series 2025, featuring an insightful discussion on international investment arbitration. The topic is: "The Cultural Dimensions of…
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3:00 PM
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Online (Zoom)
Skills & Informational
Voices, Choices and Breaking the Noise: Book Talk with Mahvish Ahmed
We are excited to invite you to an inspiring Book Talk with our distinguished alumna Mahvish Ahmed (BSc 2006). Join us as Mahvish discusses her debut memoir, On My Way, which is currently a…
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5:30 PM
Venue:
LCE Auditorium, SBASSE Basement
Skills & Informational
CSO: Behind the Code: The Tech & AI of Game Development
Ever wondered how top-tier games are made? Or how AI is revolutionizing game development? We’re bringing you an exclusive Career Exploration Session with Umair Hassan, Product Manager at Finz Games,…
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6:30 PM
Venue:
A2, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
HSS Seminar Series: Piety, Populism, Postfeminism in Pakistan
Dr. Afiya S. Zia (Ph.D. Gender Studies) is a distinguished scholar with over 20 years of experience in research, teaching, and activism in Pakistan and South Asia. She served as the Frank B. Weeks…
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4:45 PM
Venue:
VC Faculty Lounge
Academic & Scholarly
Academic Support Lab (ASL) - Khokha Stall
Did you know LUMS offers a range of peer tutoring services to help you excel academically? Throughout the month of February, you have the opportunity to connect with peer tutors across campus every…
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5:00 PM
Venue:
Khokha
Skills & Informational
Chinese Calligraphy Class
You are invited to register for the Chinese Calligraphy Class on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This two-hour session is a unique opportunity to learn from Mr. Yin Bingquan,…
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Khokha
Academic & Scholarly
Panel Discussion on Addressing Prisoner's Rights in Pakistan through Justice Education
Join us for a discussion aimed at empowering future legal professionals through clinic legal programs to advocate for prisoners, provide legal aid, and drive systemic reform.
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6:00 PM
Venue:
Asifa Irfan Moot Court, SAHSOL