Directorate of Students Affairs GCWUF has organized a seminar on Innovative Strategies in Research and Education with special focus on women development. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Dr. Syed Muhammad Junaid Zaidi, the renowned Pakistani scientist, entrepreneur and educationist. He is the founding Rector of the COMSATS University Islamabad and winner of Hilal- e- Imtiaz and Sitara- e – Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan. Dr. Robina Farooq Vice Chancellor GCWUF in her Welcome speech stated the visionary leadership qualities of the Chief Guest. She gave an impressive introduction of GCWUF, highlighting the running programs and projects as well as initiation of future programs including Data Science, Cyber security, Artificial intelligence and Tourist Management etc. She stated that despite hurdles GCWUF is heading towards incessant progress. She also informed about the development of New Campus of GCWUF where solar energy will be used and rain water will be harvested for landscaping. She was hopeful that GCWUF will make history in empowering girls with education and skills that would eventually lead to the development of a country. Dr. Junaid Zaidi highly appreciated the services of Dr. Robina Farooq , faculty, and students of GCWUF in acting efficiently in the time of pandemic and also gaining First position in all the Female Universities of Pakistan, sixth position in all the universities of Pakistan as well recognition in Times Higher Education University Rankings. He told about the importance of Innovation in everyday existence including education, especially focusing on women. He stressed the need of Innovative Strategies in Industrial and Marketing areas. Especially highlighting the importance of women’s contributions in every institution he stressed the need to facilitate the female workers so that they can contribute positively in the development of country. He also advised that good teamwork is the cause of progress in every institution. Director DSA Ms. Asma Aziz gave the vote of thanks . Souvenirs were presented to the Chief Guest and to Dr. Tahir Naeem Director Planning and Development & HRD COMSATS Islamabad.