Lack of Academia- Industry Linkages in Pakistan Academia-Industry Linkages

Article Sidebar

PDF
Published: Aug 26, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1289
Keywords:
Academia Industry Linkage Research and Developmentnt Science and technology

Main Article Content

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

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.

Article Details

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
Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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

References

References

Murtaza G. The Nation. 2022 [cited 2024 Jul 19]. Industry-academia linkage in Pakistan, the call of the time. Available from: https://nation.com.pk/2022/07/27/industry-academia-linkage-in-pakistan-the-call-of-the-time/

Raza S. Industry-academia linkages: challenges and opportunities (Part-I) [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2024 Jul 19]. Available from: https://dailytimes.com.pk/642118/industry-academia-linkages-challenges-and-opportunities-part-i/

Rehman A. The Express Tribune. 2019 [cited 2024 Jul 19]. Academia-industry linkage. Available from: https://tribune.com.pk/story/1927409/academia-industry-linkage

Tahir MS. Importance of Industrial Linkages for Universities or HEIs in Pakistan - Islamabad Post [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2024 Jul 19]. Available from: https://islamabadpost.com.pk/importance-of-industrial-linkages-for-universities-or-heis-in-pakistan/

The Express Tribune. The Express Tribune. 2024 [cited 2024 Jul 19]. Academia-industry gap. Available from: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2452492/academia-industry-gap

The News. Academia-industry linkages stressed to boost economy [Internet]. 2019 [cited 2024 Jul 19]. Available from: https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1165620-academia-industry-linkages-stressed-to-boost-economy