Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Virtual University of Pakistan (VU) and University of Education (UE) for research, development, innovation and joint education. Dr. Masroor Ellahi Babar, Registrar VU, and Manzoom Akhter, Registrar UE signed the MoU in a ceremony held today at University of Education, Township Campus, Lahore.

The MoU envisages collaboration between the two institutions in academics, research and human and infrastructural resources. Apart from the teacher education through virtual modes, this linkage provides collaboration options such as utilization of e-learning concepts for instructional design and curriculum development. Virtual University will also provide its Learning Management System, Examination System and International Quality Academic Contents to UE. Students of University of Education would get quality education by the provided modern means of communication.

On this occasion, Dr. Naveed A Malik, Rector VU, said that the Virtual University has always been working on judicious and economic use of resources in the greater national interest through innovative use of technology. Prof. Rauf-e-Azam, Vice Chancellor University of Education, admired the Virtual University being leaders in education technology and stated that MoU would be mutually beneficial in promoting higher quality education in the country.