Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) in collaboration with the Department of Basic & Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology (FOST), successfully organized the 4th Technical Workshop on EndNote X8 & Generative AI 2025 on August 28, 2025, at the University of Central Punjab.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC and Head of the Department of Basic & Applied Chemistry, in his opening remarks highlighted that the workshop was designed to strengthen research capacity by providing hands-on training in EndNote X8 for efficient reference management and citation formatting, along with an introduction to Generative AI tools for research writing, data handling, and academic productivity, with a strong emphasis on their ethical and responsible use.
A total of 47 participants from 10 universities across Pakistan attended, reflecting strong interest in advanced digital tools for research.
The sessions were led by Dr. Muhammad Afzal and Dr. Muhammad Riaz (EndNote X8) and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh (Generative AI).
The workshop was smoothly organized by Dr. Muhammad Afzal, Dr. Muhammad Riaz, Dr. Muhammad Perviaz, and Mr. Malik Abdul Rahim, whose efforts ensured effective planning and support.
In the closing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Hafiza Rizwana Kausar, Dean FOST distributed certificates among the participants.
Attendees expressed appreciation for the valuable exposure to modern research tools that can significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of academic work.
