LAHORE, Oct 17 (ABC): TMUC Higher Education Group celebrated its Class of 2026 at a graduation ceremony in Lahore, bringing together academic leaders from Pakistan and the United Kingdom, international education partners, faculty members, families and graduates.
According to a press release, former Punjab Education Minister Mian Imran Masood attended the ceremony as chief guest. Senior representatives of leading British universities and international education organisations also participated.
The guests included Professor Anthony Woodman, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Hertfordshire, and Professor Lyndsay Duthie, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic Partnerships and Industry Engagement at the University for the Creative Arts.
Saad Wasim, Regional Advisor for South Asia at the University of London, and Waqar Shah, Deputy General Manager of Pearson Pakistan, also attended.
Dr Faisal Mushtaq TI, Founder and CEO of The Millennium Education Group and TMUC Higher Education Group, hosted the ceremony.
TMUC marks key milestones in UK academic partnerships
The graduation ceremony marked two important milestones in TMUC’s international academic partnerships.
These included 10 years of collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire and eight years of partnership with the University for the Creative Arts.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Faisal Mushtaq discussed the changing role of higher education in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, entrepreneurship and evolving professions.
“A university’s greatest ranking is not in a magazine, but in the employability of its graduates,” he said.
He emphasised that future graduates must combine academic excellence with creativity, adaptability, communication, leadership and global confidence.
UK university leaders highlight employability and innovation
Professor Anthony Woodman encouraged graduates to focus on employability, ambition, adaptability and an international outlook.
He highlighted the importance of preparing students not only for their first jobs but also for careers and industries that will continue to evolve.
Meanwhile, Professor Lyndsay Duthie stressed the growing importance of creativity, industry engagement and innovation in a technology-driven world.
Her participation also marked eight years of academic collaboration between TMUC and the University for the Creative Arts.
Representatives of the University of London and Pearson Pakistan shared perspectives on international higher education, professional qualifications, skills development and the future of learning.
Graduates from Lahore, Faisalabad and Gujranwala recognised
Chief guest Mian Imran Masood congratulated the Class of 2026 on completing an important stage of their academic journey.
He joined TMUC and its international partners in recognising the role of education in preparing confident, capable and future-ready young professionals.
The ceremony brought together graduating students from TMUC campuses in Lahore, Faisalabad and Gujranwala.
It celebrated their academic commitment, resilience and achievements across various disciplines.
The event also highlighted TMUC’s efforts to strengthen internationally connected higher education in Pakistan.
Through its academic partnerships, the institution aims to bring together global education, industry engagement, creativity, technology and employability to prepare graduates for changing professional opportunities.
