Symposium on social sciences

Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is organising the first National Symposium and Showcasing on Thematic Research in Social Sciences regarding research projects awarded by HEC under Thematic Research Grant Programme at Commission Secretariat, here on Wednesday.
On the occasion, the researchers will share their findings on different themes related to Social Science research. The aim is to nurture and boost research culture and enhance knowledge of the participants in different important areas of social sciences.
HEC’s Thematic Research Grant Programme in Social Sciences aims to discourage on-going brain drain and utilizing the innovative thinking of researchers. The research themes identified for thematic research programme include Security Challenges in Pakistan; Pakistani Society: Tradition and Change; Balancing Global and Local Needs: Geo-political Economy; Education Policy, Leadership and Management for the 21st Century; and Governance and Development.