An interactive session on “The Role of Academia on Policy Process” was collaboratively held by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, and the University of Gwadar on 18th of May, 2022 in UG Library.
Speaking on the occasion, Khalid Rahman, Chairman IPS, underscored the importance of the role of academia in shaping public opinion and policymaking at the national level. He said that Gwadar University has a bright future. Gwadar University has immense potential for the people of this region.

 In his closing remarks, Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, Vice-Chancellor, university of Gwadar thanked Chairman IPS for visiting UG and conducting an interactive session with the faculty members and students of the University.

In order to promote collaboration between UG and IPS in research activities and other areas of mutual interest, a MoU was signed between both institutes. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, Vice-Chancellor, university of Gwadar and Khalid Rahman, Chairman Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), signed the documents. 

According to the documents, both institutes agreed to foster dialogue among scholars, experts, and policymakers, and offer joint certificate and diploma courses as well.
Registrar UG Mr. Dolat Khan, Treasure Mr. Shafi Muhammad Baloch, Director ORIC Mr. Saghir Naseem, PSO to Vice-Chancellor UG Mr. Rehmat Ullah, and Muhammad Wali Farooqi, Research Officer, IPS were also present on the occasion.