FCCU holds Falling Walls Lab 2016

The School of Management at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), hosted Falling Walls Lab 2016, a conference on future breakthroughs in science and society on its campus on Tuesday. The conference presented an excellent opportunity to students and professionals alike to present innovative ideas, research projects and social initiatives.

Sponsored by the DAAD Information Centre Pakistan, FCCU’s Falling Walls Lab 2016 attracted a record breaking number of applicants as over 120 participants came together to share their ideas. The event was made possible with the support of DAAD Director Lars Bergmeyer.

Distinguished Formanite Jahangir Tareen was the chief guest and presented the award to the winning idea to Awais Shafique for a device that would assist in preventing tremors. Osamah Hafiz won second prize while Abdullah Ahmad won the third prize. Journalist Najam Sethi headed the jury formulated to decide the award.

Tareen appreciated the event as being an excellent initiative for the youth and for bringing innovation and diversity to the forefront. He also outlined the academic achievements and infrastructural developments that have taken place at FCCU. He encouraged young entrepreneurs to be innovative risk-takers and advised them never to give up.

FCCU’s Rector Dr James Tebbe concluded the proceedings by thanking the management, the faculty and staff members and students who worked to make the event possible.