Lectures
Hindu Kush Mountains Lecture - Dr Mike Searle - 2002
International Women's Day Lectures
Yasmin Lari's Lecture - 2008
Lecture by Azra Meadows OBE and Peter Meadows Sitara-i-Quiad-i-Azam, University of Glasgow on "Floods and Earthquakes in the Hindu Kush and Himalayas - twin humanitarian disasters of epic proportions"
Thursday 20 January 2011, 18.00hr
Wolfson Medical School Lecture Theatre 1 (Yudowitz) & Atrium, University of Glasgow.
The lecture included a documentary film and the event concluded with an art exhibition and sale, and Scottish music recital and reception in the Atrium.
Funds raised from the art sale and individual contributions were donated to Heritage Foundation Pakistan and the Hindu Kush Conservation Association for rehabilitation of the flood victims in Pakistan.
In association with the University of Glasgow Centre for International Development (GCID), Braewell Galleries, Edinburgh, Scottish Contemporary Artists and Serendip Productions, Pakistan.
Lecture by Ms Gill Braulik of Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St. Andrews, and Pakistan Wetlands Programme, WWF, Pakistan, on "Blind and Beleaguered: the freshwater dolphins of Pakistan" 2010 was the UN’s International Year for Biodiversity
Thursday 11th March 2010, 18.00hr
Lecture Theatre 1, Graham Kerr Building, University of Glasgow
The lecture was followed by a reception.
In association with the University of Glasgow Centre for International Development (GCID and the University of Glasgow’s Zoological Society.
A special free film screening of "Ramchand Pakistani" and talk by Mr Javed Jabbar, Chairman and CEO of J.J. Media (Pvt.) Ltd., politician, writer and producer of the Award winning film "Ramchand Pakistani".
Saturday 17th April 2010, 14.00hr to 17.00hr
Interfaith Room, University of Glasgow
The film screening and discussion was followed by a reception.
In association with Heer Productions and the University of Glasgow Interfaith Chaplaincy
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Lecture by Azra Meadows and Peter Meadows on "Sustainable Development and Environmental Management: Problems facing Rural Communities in Developing Countries"
Wednesday 18th April 2007, 13.30hr
RN101, St Andrews Bldg. University of Glasgow
The lecture was followed by a reception.
In association with Centre for Research and Development in Adult and Lifelong Learning (CRADALL), University of Glasgow
Forum: Developing Links with Higher Education Institutes in Pakistan
University of Glasgow in collaboration with the Scottish Pakistani Association
Thursday 19th April 2007, 12.00hr - 14.00hr
Wolfson Medical School Building, University of Glasgow
This forum highlighted the developing links that the University of Glasgow is undertaking with the Higher Education Sector Institutes in Pakistan. There were brief presentations by the University Vice-Principal, the Pakistan Consul General to Scotland, University staff and students who are involved in these exchanges. This was followed by a question / answer session, and discussion on the potential for future programmes. Lunch was provided.
Scottish Asian Earthquake Disaster Appeal (SAEDA) 2006 Charity Dinner for victims of the October 2005 earthquake in Northern Pakistan
Friday 10th February 2006, 19.00hr
Carmichael Hall, Giffnock
Chief Guest MP Mr Mohammad Sarwar
The Scottish Pakistani Association jointly organised a fund raising dinner with other charities under the banner of the Scottish Asian Earthquake Disaster Appeal (SAEDA) at Carmichael Hall, Glasgow on 10th February 2006. The £4,500 raised was donated to Save the Children (Sweden) via the British Council Pakistan for reconstruction of a girl’s middle school in the Siran valley, NWFP after the devastating 8th October 2005 earthquake. Azra and Peter Meadows, during a visit to Pakistan, also visited the tent school in Dheri Meelbut, Siran valley with Save the Children Fund local staff, where the girls were temporarily housed. They have subsequently visited the new building of the school.
SAEDA the Scottish Asian Earthquake Disaster Appeal comprises of charities and organisations which include Bangladesh Disaster Relief Fund, Bengali Performing Arts, Bangiya Sanskritik Parishad, Charity Education International, East Dunbartonshire Ethnic Minority Forum, Heer Productions, Scottish Academy of Asian Arts, Scottish Asian Action Committee and the Scottish
Pakistani Association.
SAEDA Charity Funds rasied for the girls middle school in NWFP (new building in background)
Lecture by Maureen Lines, Field Director of the Hindu Kush Conservation Association, on "The Kalasha - Mountain People of the Hindu Kush"
Thursday 13th October 2005, 17.00 hr.
Lecture Theatre 1, Graham Kerr Building, University of Glasgow
The lecture was followed by an Iftar reception.
In association with the Glasgow University Exploration Society and the Centre for Research and Development in Adult and Lifelong Learning (CRADALL)
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Connecting Futures – Student's Dialogue' British Council's project, 30th September 2005
University of Glasgow students Anna Chieumento, Gary Sargeant and Tommy Wan were invited by HR Dr Maleeha Lodhi, High Commissioner for Pakistan to give a presentation at the Pakistan High Commission, London, on 30th September 2005. The presentation provided a valuable platform for the students to express their impressions of their visit to Pakistan.
Lecture by HE Dr Maleeha Lodhi, the High Commissioner for Pakistan to the United Kingdom, on "Islam and the West: Realities and Perceptions"
Monday 6th June 2005, 17.30hr
Lecture Theatre 1, Graham Kerr Building, University of Glasgow
The lecture was followed by a reception.
Dr Lodhi gave a though-provoking lecture to a packed audience of about 80 people, followed by an interesting discussion and question/answer session. Professor Steve Beaumont, Vice-Principal of the University of Glasgow welcomed Dr Lodhi and thanked her for coming to the University to give the talk.
Dr Maleeha Lodhi, the High Commissioner for Pakistan to the United Kingdom (2nd from left) with Glasgow University students after her lecture.
Lecture by Mr Ali Habib (Director General & CEO, WWF Pakistan) and Mrs Mehjabeen Ali-Abidi (a free lance writer and environmentalist in Pakistan) on "Wildlife and Conservation in Pakistan"
Thursday 20th November 2003, 18.15hr
Lecture Theatre 1, Graham Kerr Building, University of Glasgow
The lecture was followed by a reception
In association with the University of Glasgow's Zoological Society