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.
Recreational
LUMS Squash Ranking Tournament
The Office of Sports, Wellness & Recreation is pleased to announce the LUMS Squash Rankings which will take place from 22th January to 25th January 2024. It is open for all LUMS Students, Faculty…
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6:00 PM
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Sports Complex
Recreational
Learn TAEKWONDO
We are delighted to inform you that the Office of Sports, Wellness & Recreation is offering TAEKWONDO self-defense classes tailored for beginners. This presents an exciting opportunity for…
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5:30 PM
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Sports Complex
Academic & Scholarly
Navigating the Grid in the ‘World-Class City’ - Findings from Lahore and Colombo
This event is an attempt to shed light on the contradictory, and deeply unequal, consequences of world-class city making across two sites - Lahore and Colombo. By drawing on findings from archival,…
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5:15 PM
Venue:
VC Lounge, Academic Block
Skills & Informational
Resume Writing Series: Crafting Success for the Career Fair
Join us for an engaging two-part Resume Workshop hosted by the Office of Academic Advising and Student Success, in collaboration with CSO and the Student Council, designed to enhance your resume-…
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6:00 PM
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Venue: A-13, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
SDSB Speaker Session: Unpacking Recent Failures of US Banks and Lessons for the Financial Sector of Pakistan
Please join us for an in-person presentation by the Executive Vice President & Head of Credit Review Citizens Bank, Saad P. Aslam (MBA'97), on Unpacking Recent Failures of US Banks and Lessons…
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5:30 PM
Venue:
SDSB 304
Academic & Scholarly
SDSB Speaker Session: Ali Farid Khwaja on Saudi Vision 2023 and its Impact on Pakistan
Please join us for an in-person presentation by LUMS alumnus Mr. Ali Farid Khwaja, Chairman, KTrade Securities, on Saudi Vision 2030 and its Impact on Pakistan. Ali Farid Khwaja serves as the…
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5:30 PM
Venue:
SDSB 304
Academic & Scholarly
Book Launch Event: Water Policy in Pakistan: Issues and Options
The Centre for Water Informatics and Technology is thrilled to announce the book launch event for "Water Policy in Pakistan: Issues and Options,". This collaborative effort, exploring critical water…
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6:00pm
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NICL Auditorium, SBASSE
Academic & Scholarly
The Regional Economic Outlook “Building Resilience and Fostering Sustainable Growth"
The Chaudhry Nazar Muhammad Department of Economics is pleased to invite you for the talk by Ms. Esther Perez Ruiz, Resident Representative of IMF. As part of the IMF’s efforts to engage with the…
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6:00pm
Venue:
A-3, Academic Block
Skills & Informational
CSS Mentorship Session
The Office of Advancement at LUMS, in collaboration with the CSS Alumni Association, is organizing another CSS Mentorship Session. As the number of LUMS graduates pursuing Central Superior Services (…
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6:00pm
Venue:
B1, SDSB
Recreational
Tin and Bottles Tennis Event
We are excited for the participation of students, staff, and faculty to participate in our Tennis Event. This event promises not only to be a platform for showcasing their tennis prowess but also an…
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5:30 PM
Venue:
Tennis Court
Academic & Scholarly
Accessible Talks: Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine 2023 - Enabling mRNA Therapeutics
Every year the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering organizes accessible talks on Nobel Prizes for that year. We are beginning the talks this year by Dr. Amir Faisal's popular-appeal…
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4:00 PM
Venue:
Dean's Smart Lab, SSE
Skills & Informational
Destress Week: Art Therapy Event
This event is a celebration of self-expression and healing through art, and we believe it holds the potential to inspire and empower you in countless ways. Art therapy is a powerful tool that can…
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6:30 PM
Venue:
MCB A-13, Academic Block
Skills & Informational
CSO Peer Tutor Helpdesk
Career Peer Tutors will be setting up a helpdesk to help you with your resumes, cover letter, and any other similar query! Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing…
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5:00 PM
Venue:
PDC
Skills & Informational
Destress Week: Support Group on Exam Stress
This event is tailored to offer invaluable insights and coping mechanisms to navigate the challenges posed by exam stress. This session isn't just a gathering—it's a safe space to connect, share…
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6:30 PM
Venue:
Academic Block A-12
Skills & Informational
Destress Week: Meet and Greet Session with CAPS
Come meet the incredible individuals behind CAPS, discover their invaluable work, and become an active advocate for mental health. Your presence and participation mean the world to us as we unite to…
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4:00 PM
Venue:
Central Courtyard, Academic Block Block
Academic & Scholarly
"Can Pakistan Grow with 40% Child Stunting Rate?" Reforms for a Brighter Future: Time to Decide
The event will convene a diverse array of stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, professionals, business leaders, private-sector investors, academics, researchers, policy experts, and…
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11:00 AM
Venue:
A-13 (NIB Auditorium)
Academic & Scholarly
Is Narendra Modi Moving to a Hatrick? | A talk by Christophe Jaffrelot
Professor Jaffrelot is also a professor of Indian politics and Sociology at Kings College, London where he is the Research Lead for Global Institutes. His research delves into Hindu nationalism,…
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4:00 PM
Venue:
VC Lounge, Academic Block
Recreational
Tape Ball Cricket Tournament
This is your chance to showcase your cricketing skills and compete against some of the best teams in a friendly and competitive environment. Gather your friends, colleagues, or classmates and form a…
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TBA
Venue:
Old Hockey Field
Skills & Informational
EdTech Baithak: Preparing Our Students for an AI-Driven Future
Our inaugural session of EdTech Baithak” Series, a platform dedicated to fostering insightful conversations at the intersection of education and technology features Dr. Ben Leong, Associate Professor…
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5:30 PM
Venue:
SBASSE 10-202 Auditorium
Recreational
Art Exhibition "Maps of Memory"
The Gurmani Centre is delighted to invite you to an art exhibition titled Maps of Memory: An Exhibition of Iram Zia Raja’s Selected Works (2013–2023), curated by Quddus Mirza. This body of work is…
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4:00 PM
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Academic Block Corridors (Outside A-5 & A-6 Auditoriums)
Academic & Scholarly
Seminar: Towards Taking Children's Rights Seriously
The Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) in collaboration with the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) and the Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (…
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6:00pm
Venue:
Moot Court
Skills & Informational
LinkedIn Optimization Workshop
The Office of Academic Advising and Student Success (OAASS), in collaboration with the Student Council, is excited to present a workshop designed to empower you with the tools and insights to enhance…
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6:30pm
Venue:
SSE 10-201
Academic & Scholarly
ALUMNI CONNECT, SESSION 13
The talk invites back former students to learn about their journey and how their lives unfolded post graduation. In the series’ 13th session, we invite back 3 esteemed alumni to share their…
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5:30pm
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Zoom
Academic & Scholarly
Spousal Cooperation and Marriage Norms - A Talk by Dr. Uzma Fazal
The conversation will investigate the systematic heterogeneity in cooperative decision-making across spouses in arranged and love matched marriages in Pakistan. The discussion will also delve into…
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5:00pm
Venue:
Faculty Lounge, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
Inter-School Transfer Event
Academic Advisors from SDSB, SAHSOL, SBASSE and MGSHSS will be giving a short presentation on the transfer policies of each of their schools, helping students understand the process of transferring…
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6:00pm
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Zoom
Recreational
Syed Babar Ali at TedxLUMS
We are thrilled to announce that on November 18th, we have the honour of hosting a talk by Syed Babar Ali, the founder of LUMS and a renowned figure in the world of business and philanthropy.…
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TBA
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TBA
Academic & Scholarly
Inventing the Celebrity: Taylor Swift and Self-Mythology
Following Taylor Swift's influences is similar to following an assigned reading list in high school. The complexity in the works she references start out like a freshman English class - simple…
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7:00pm
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A-16 Academic Block
Recreational
Calling all Pet Lovers and Pet Owners!
Get ready to mark your calendars and set those tails wagging! AWS' Pet Festival is back and promises a paw-some experience for you and your furry friends.
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4:00pm
Venue:
Cricket Ground
Skills & Informational
Reference in Honour of the Late Justice (Retd) Fazal Karim
Please join us to honour the scholarship, academic contribution and services of justice (Retd) Fazal Karim in his role as judge, a scholar and an esteemed member of the faculty at SAHSOL.
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6:00pm
Venue:
Moot Court
Academic & Scholarly
Leaders at LUMS: Mr. Kashan Hasan, CEO Shan Foods
We are excited to announce the upcoming session of Leaders at LUMS featuring Mr. Kashan Hasan, Chief Executive Officer, Shan Foods. The discussion will be moderated by Mr. Mohammed Ali Khan,…
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3:45pm
Venue:
NICL Auditorium
Skills & Informational
Teach-In: Architecture of Genocide
The past few weeks have been distressing, both at home and globally, as we witness an ongoing genocide in Palestine and our state deporting Afghan refugees. Please join us for a teach-in today about…
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6:00pm
Venue:
Central Courtyard
Skills & Informational
Career Services Office: Peer Tutor Helpdesk
As you continue to work towards your career goals, we want to remind you of a valuable resource available to you – Career Peer Tutors by the Career Services Office! Whether you're starting from…
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5:00pm
Venue:
Khoka
Academic & Scholarly
Journalism as War: The Emergence of the "Fixer" in Global Media
In this HSS Seminar Series, Speaker Dr. Syed Irfan Ashraf and Discussant Dr. Rabia Kamal will be talking about Journalism as War: The Emergence of the "Fixer" in Global Media.
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4:00pm
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Faculty Lounge, Academic Block
Skills & Informational
Unpacking Elections in Pakistan
Join Mudassir Rizvi, the CEO of the Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability Islamabad, in the talk about Unpacking Elections in Pakistan. He was the founding member of Free and Fair…
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5:00pm
Venue:
A-8, Academic Block
Recreational
CLCS Spotlight Series: Short Film Adaptations of Satyajit Ray’s Short Stories
Three short films based on Satyajit Ray’s short stories by leading contemporary Indian directors will be screened: an adaptation of Ray’s short story Potol Babu, Film Star starring Nawazuddin…
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4:00 PM
Venue:
SBACR 0-01, Ground Floor
Skills & Informational
Leading Businesses from Inception to Scale | SWGI Event
In this talk, Dr. Hemani will discuss their research which showcases that women entrepreneurs in Pakistan, from privileged backgrounds, have a "trampoline effect" that propels them to leadership…
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5:00pm
Venue:
VC Faculty Lounge, 1st Floor, Main Entrance, Academic Block
Academic & Scholarly
The Principles of Animation | LUMSx
Ever wondered what that doodle at the back of your notebook would look like in motion? Curious about the process required to bring your illustrations to life on paper and digitally? LUMSx presents a…
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6:00 PM
Venue:
SBACR 0-01, Ground Floor
Skills & Informational
Special Address by Caretaker Prime Minister, Mr. Anwar ul Haq Kakar
We are pleased to inform you that the honorable Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Anwar ul Haq Kakar, will be visiting LUMS to share his vision for Pakistan with students, faculty, and staff…
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3:30 PM
Venue:
Saeed Saigol Auditorium
Academic & Scholarly
Pinktober Panel Session
The expert panel has been curated for a holistic conversation on breast cancer, its awareness, the physical & psychological impacts, as well as the testing and courses of treatments. The…
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3:30:00 PM
Venue:
SDSB
Academic & Scholarly
Pashto Language Across the Durand Line | MGSHSS
This session, with Dr. Muhammad Ali Dinakhel, will explore the rich history and global reach of Pashto. The speaker will discuss its three major varieties—Kandhari, Kabuli, and Jalalabadi, its…
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6:00pm
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A16 - Academic Block