Directorate of International Linkages, GCUF

GCUF Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability Through Participation in ICOR 2026

Vice Chancellor Government College University Faisalabad , Prof. Dr. Rauf-I-Azam, will participate as Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker at the 1st International Conference on Recycling (ICOR 2026), organized by the University of Kamalia in collaboration with Government college university faisalabad.

Dated:10 June 2026
📍 Serena Hotel, Faisalabad
⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

The conference will bring together educationist, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students to discuss innovative solutions for sustainable resource management and recycling.

Conference Themes:
♻️ Plastic Waste Recycling
🍃 Food Waste Recycling
🧵 Textile Waste Recycling
🌾 Agricultural Waste Recycling

ICOR 2026 will feature keynote addresses, research presentations, industry insights, networking sessions, and discussions on the circular economy and sustainable manufacturing.




Higher Education Department-HED Punjab
Punjab Higher Education Commission-PHEC
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

Government College University Faisalabad is proud to participate as a Co-Organizer in the 6th International Students Convention & Expo (ISCE) 2026, scheduled from May 3–6, 2026, in Islamabad.

Vice Chancellor GCUF, Prof. Dr. Rauf-I-Azam, will participate as a Distinguished Panelist in the discussion titled “Pakistan as an International Destination for Higher Education: Challenges & Opportunities” on May 5, 2026,
at The National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES), Islamabad.

The mega event will bring together over 30,000 students and 150+ universities, institutions, and industry partners from Pakistan and abroad, featuring academic, innovation, cultural, and sports activities.

Higher Education Department-HED Punjab
Punjab Higher Education Commission-PHEC
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Rana Sikandar Hayat
The Governor of Punjab

GCUF Signs Historic MoU with Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil

Government College University Faisalabad has taken a monumental step towards global academic excellence by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the world-renowned Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP) from Brazil.
This landmark agreement is set to strengthen academic cooperation and promote international collaboration in higher education and research between Pakistan and Brazil.
The MoU was formally signed by Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam, Vice Chancellor of GCUF, with facilitation from the Directorate of International Linkages, led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Riaz. The dedicated efforts for this partnership were orchestrated by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sharif, who served as the Focal Person from GCUF.

This strategic partnership aims to facilitate a wide range of collaborative activities, including:
1:Exchange of teaching staff and researchers;
2:Joint development of research projects;
3:Joint organization of scientific and cultural events;
4:Interchange of information and of academic publications;
5:Exchange of students;
Exchange of members of their technical and administrative staff;
Shared courses and subjects.

Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam, Vice Chancellor GCUF, declared this MoU as a significant milestone in GCUF’s commitment to enhancing global engagement, thereby facilitating innovative research collaborations and providing valuable capacity-building opportunities for faculty and students alike.