On 7^th November 2024, the Department of International Relations at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir proudly welcomed its newest cohort, Batch 6 (2024-28), at the City Campus, C Block Auditorium. The orientation and welcome ceremony, organized by senior students, marked the beginning of an exciting academic journey for the freshers.

The ceremony opened with a soulful recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a Naat-e-Rasool and Hamd-e-Bari Ta’ala, setting a respectful and spiritual tone for the event. Senior students then led a warm and engaging welcome for the new students, including heartfelt speeches, inspiring messages, and a warm exchange of gifts and chocolates, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and support. Entertaining performances, interactive games, and lively activities fostered a joyful interaction between juniors, seniors, faculty, and staff, helping freshers feel comfortable and welcomed into their new academic family.

Faculty members took the stage to outline the department’s values, academic standards, and rules, emphasizing the department’s commitment to fostering integrity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Seniors shared invaluable insights and personal experiences, offering guidance to help newcomers navigate both academic and campus life. The freshers expressed their sincere gratitude to the seniors and faculty for a memorable and meaningful event.

The Head of the Department, Dr. Mehmood Hussain, closed the ceremony with an inspiring address that underscored his vision for advancing academic excellence and community involvement within the department. The highlight of Dr. Hussain’s speech was his announcement of several major initiatives:

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯

A dedicated space equipped with advanced tools and resources to empower students with research capabilities and skills.

𝗜𝗥 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹

A specialized venue for hosting seminars, workshops, and conferences, fostering a rich culture of academic exchange and thought leadership.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

An official student body to promote engagement with global issues, organize events, and build bridges within the international relations community.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

A platform for students to participate in philanthropic activities, demonstrating the department’s commitment to social responsibility and community service.

These new resources represent a monumental step toward enhancing research, academic excellence, and community engagement in the department. Dr. Hussain’s initiatives will provide students with new opportunities for learning, collaboration, and personal growth, promising an exciting future for the Department of International Relations.

As the ceremony concluded, students left with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and anticipation for the academic journey ahead, and a strong foundation of support from faculty, seniors, and peers.