Session hosted by WEmpower Pakistan
About the programme
The 2025 digital lecture series is designed to give participants specific, applicable skills for their professional lives and research careers. Over the summer, WEmpower Pakistan is running a combination of targeted online lectures for career and professional development and short-form webinars on topics that pair well with a research-oriented career.
The programme is deliberately structured so that everything is accessible — small cohorts, focused topics, and online delivery so it works for participants across Pakistan and further afield.
The objective
- Targeted lecture series to educate participants over approximately two weeks or less.
- Webinars for professional development running a few hours long.
- Skills at introductory and intermediate level covering essential software and research support skills.
Please refer to the registration link for the courses offered for the 2025 session. Seats are limited for each course, so register as early as possible.
Courses for the 2025 session
Characterization Techniques in Material Science
An introductory yet insightful look into the tools and methods used to analyse and understand material properties. Led by Dr. Uzma Hira, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of the Punjab, the course covers key techniques and is ideal for students and early-career researchers in chemistry, physics, and materials science. Participants will build a foundational understanding of how materials are studied at the micro and nano scale.
- Last day to register: 28th July 2025
- Course start date: 30th July 2025
Lectures for the 2025 session
Mastering SDGs: A Call for Action
An engaging and thought-provoking session on how individuals, researchers, and institutions can actively contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The webinar is led by Dr. Amara Dar, Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore — over 18 years of experience in academia and research, a TechWomen Emerging Leader (2022 cohort), and recipient of multiple research grants including one from the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK).
Dr. Dar shares actionable insights on integrating SDGs into scientific research, academic initiatives, and lab-based work — particularly in developing-country contexts. The session is designed for educators, researchers, students, and professionals committed to making a sustainable impact.
- Time: 16th July 2025, 2:00 PM PKT
Stay updated
Please check this page regularly for updates as more sessions are added across July and August 2025.