Lack of Academia- Industry Linkages in Pakistan

Academia-Industry Linkages

Authors

  • Anum Ashraf Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Zeeshan Javaid Production Manager, Seena Grinding Mills, Sheikhupura Road, Sheikhupura, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1289

Keywords:

Academia Industry Linkage, Research and Developmentnt, Science and technology

Abstract

Background: Pakistan faces a significant challenge of unemployment despite the large number of graduates entering the workforce annually.
Objective: To explore the gap between academia and industry in Pakistan and its impact on employment and research innovation.
Methods: Analysis of current industry-academia linkage practices and identification of gaps hindering collaboration.
Results: The disconnection between academic knowledge and industrial needs results in limited research applications and fewer employment opportunities for graduates.
Conclusion: Strengthening academia-industry linkages through collaborative research, knowledge transfer, and IP protection is vital for economic growth and innovation.

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Author Biographies

Anum Ashraf, Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

Speech Language Pathologist

Assistant Professor

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

University of Lahore

Zeeshan Javaid, Production Manager, Seena Grinding Mills, Sheikhupura Road, Sheikhupura, Pakistan

Masters of Business Administration

Production Manager

Seena Grinding Mills

Sheikhupura Road

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Published

2024-08-26

How to Cite

Ashraf, A., & Javaid, Z. (2024). Lack of Academia- Industry Linkages in Pakistan: Academia-Industry Linkages. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(3), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1289

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Volume 4, Issue 3 - July to September 2024

Section

Editorial

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