Pic: IOU Faculty Manager and Associate Professor Dr. Mujahid Hussain represented the International Open University at the two-day Quality Assurance Conference organized by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 2nd and 3rd May, 2025.
The conference brought together academic leaders, quality assurance professionals, and
policymakers from across the country to discuss current trends, challenges, and innovations in
higher education quality assurance. Dr. Mujahid Hussain’s participation highlighted IOU’s
commitment to maintaining and promoting high academic standards in line with global best
practices.

Engagement in the sessions by Dr. Mujahid Hussain provided valuable insights into evolving quality benchmarks and strategies for enhancing institutional effectiveness. IOU’s presence at the event also facilitated meaningful networking with representatives of national and international academic institutions.
The International Open University extends its gratitude to the organizers and the Higher Education Commission for this opportunity, and to IOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Makie Taal and DVC Academics Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ahsan for their approval and support.