SAU Excels at Ideapreneurship Summit 2025; Vice Chancellor Commends Team
Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam delivered an outstanding performance at the Ideapreneurship Summit 2025, organized by the University of Sufism and Modern Sciences, Bhitshah, at Shaheed Allah Bukhsh Soomro University of Art, Design, and Heritages, Jamshoro. The summit aimed to enhance entrepreneurial skills, explore innovative solutions to complex challenges, and establish a sustainable business ecosystem, fostering knowledge transfer, development opportunities, and collaboration across various sectors. These views were expressed by national and international experts during the inaugural session of the two-day International Conference on "Data-Driven Social Change – 2025," on Wednesday, hosted by the Information Technology Center of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam in collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Vice Chancellor of SAU, Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal, emphasized the importance of utilizing data as a powerful tool to empower experts and drive national development through sustainable resources. He pointed out that Pakistan lags behind developed nations in agricultural technology integration, stressing the need for data-driven reporting applications and precision agriculture solutions.
ISAU Secures PKR 100 Million EDF Funding to Boost Mango Exports. The faculty members of SAU have successfully obtained financial support for three key projects under EDF. Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Khaskheli from the Department of Plant Pathology has received funding for the establishment of a Disease Diagnostic and Research Center. Dr. Aasia Akbar Panhwar from the Institute of Food Sciences and Technology secured funds for a Mango Drying Unit, while Dr. Noor-un-Nisa Memon from the Department of Horticulture obtained funding for a Clean Mango Nursery. SAU and Shahed University Tehran Sign MoU to Enhance Academic and Research Collaboration. Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran’s prestigious Shahed University Tehran to strengthen collaboration in education, research, and innovation. As part of this agreement, 10 students from SAU will receive fully funded scholarships for higher education in Tehran, with 50% of the scholarships reserved for female students, while both institutions will jointly undertake research projects in agriculture, social sciences, and agricultural engineering.
The two-day international conference on “Data-Driven Social Change-2025” at Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, Speaking at the closing ceremony, SAU Vice Chancellor Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal underscored the significance of data-driven social transformation for Sindh. Former Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Sanaullah Abbasi, elaborated on the evolving transition from the material world to cyberspace, where sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, and the economy increasingly rely on digital data.
The Sindh Agriculture University(SAU) Umerkot Campus, in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission Islamabad, Hamdard University Karachi, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, hosted the 2nd International Conference on "Medicinal Plants and Grazing Resources-2025." Addressing the conference, SAU Vice Chancellor Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal stated that Thar is the 17th largest desert in the world, covering 33% of Sindh’s land and is particularly suitable for cultivating medicinal plants. Former Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University, Dr. Fateh Marri, pointed out that while irrigated agriculture has been researched for over 125 Years, arid agriculture must now be prioritized for the next 40 years.
National and international experts have emphasized the need to promote arid agriculture in Sindh over the next 40 years, as half of the province's land remains uncultivated due to its arid nature. Despite more than a century of Irrigated-agriculture in the country, experts highlighted the importance of focusing on the cultivation, research, processing, and marketing of medicinal plants in Thar. They also proposed the establishment of the Thar Development Authority, Thar University, business and tourism initiatives at the Khokhrapar Border, and a Center of Excellence for Research in Thar.
SAU Hosts IT Exhibition and Job Fair, Showcasing 33 Innovative Projects. Organized by the university’s Information Technology Center, the exhibition highlighted innovations in software solutions, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, mobile applications, the Internet of Things (IoT), and modern IT models. Of the 33 projects, 16 were dedicated to agri-tech, four to AI and hardware, five to cybersecurity, four to application-based solutions, and four to IoT-driven innovations. Among the standout exhibits were a smart rehabilitation chair and GlucoTech, a device designed for real-time glucose monitoring.
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