The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has achieved another significant milestone in advancing education, research, and professional capacity building in the field of poultry science by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA) Pakistan Branch.
The MoU was signed during a formal ceremony by Dr. Khalid Khan, Additional Registrar of UVAS Swat, on behalf of the University, and Dr. Farhan Farooq on behalf of WPSA Pakistan Branch. The event was attended by faculty members, administrative officers, and representatives of WPSA.
The primary objective of this partnership is to enhance the quality of poultry education, promote innovation-driven research, create opportunities for academic and technical exchange, and strengthen students’ professional competencies to prepare them for future leadership roles. Under this collaboration, both institutions will work together to promote joint research initiatives, training programs, seminars, workshops, and academic exchange activities.
Under the agreement, the following key initiatives were agreed upon:
- Provision of two scholarships for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students of UVAS Swat.
- Support in the provision of laboratory equipment to enhance practical education and farm management training.
- Collaboration in organizing World Egg Day 2026 at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Swat.
In his message on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Shakeeb Ullah, Vice Chancellor of UVAS Swat, stated that the poultry sector plays a pivotal role in national food security and economic development, and that promoting research and innovation in this field is a pressing need of the time. He emphasized the University’s commitment to expanding academic and research collaborations with national and international institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Khalid Khan, Additional Registrar, remarked that this Memorandum of Understanding would serve as an important milestone in promoting poultry science and supporting the sustainable growth of Pakistan’s poultry industry. He noted that the partnership would provide students and researchers with valuable opportunities for practical learning and advanced research.
Representing WPSA Pakistan Branch, Dr. Farhan Farooq expressed confidence that this collaboration would offer students, researchers, and professionals extensive opportunities for modern research, practical training, and academic exchange. He added that these initiatives would contribute to meaningful and long-lasting progress in the field of poultry science.
The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Swat considers this partnership a significant step toward enhancing poultry education, research, and student professional development. The collaboration is expected to strengthen institutional linkages and play a vital role in the future growth and advancement of the poultry sector.