Winner of the RASTA Grant

In March 2024, CBS won the RASTA (Research for Social Transformation and Advancement) grant by PIDE (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics). The grant project ‘Impact Assessment of TDAP Women Development Programme on Technology Adaptation in Women Entrepreneurs’ will span across six months with its initiation in April 2024. Dr. Misbah Tanveer Choudhry (Faculty Director, CBS and Assistant Professor, SDSB) is the Principal Investigator on the grant. The project is aimed at increasing the understanding of women entrepreneurs and the growing intersection between their businesses and digital technology adoption.

Healthcare Management Conference: Journey to Quality Healthcare

The Conference on March 9, 2024 was held in collaboration with SDSB Communications Office and was spearheaded by Dr. Hassan Rauf (Assistant Professor) and Kashif Khan (Executive in Residence). The one-day event brought together expert stakeholders from the field of professional healthcare, policymaking, and academia to host discussions on navigating and advancing healthcare in Pakistan.

Fund 4 Impact: Volume II

In 2022, CBS introduced the Fund 4 Impact, a Research Grant Programme aimed at advancing research with sustainable impact. The grant, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals, was available to all LUMS students involved in research for their academic and degree requirements. On September 1, 2023, during the programme's second round (2023-2024), the Centre selected four students from undergraduate and graduate levels. Each winner focused on a distinct theme: health, clean energy, education, and gender equality, following widespread student registration.

Soft Skills Workshop Series with LUMS Consultancy Group

CBS collaborated with the LUMS Consultancy Group to host a two-part workshop series on February 25 and March 2, 2024, as part of the 5th cycle of the Ambassadors for Change Programme. This ongoing partnership enables CBS's Social Impact Project department to develop and deliver workshops focusing on soft skills such as problem-solving, presentation abilities, and critical thinking. The primary beneficiaries are alumni of The Citizens Foundation, who participate as students in this three-month programme. The workshop series features presentations on key concepts, real-life examples, interactive activities, and group presentations, aligning with CBS's mission to develop comprehensive educational programmes that enhance both academic and soft skills.

Business Speaker Session Series

In February 2024, CBS hosted two speaker sessions for the MBA students at SDSB, featuring insights from industry and entrepreneurial experts. The first session, led by the Business Development Manager at Sapphire, focused on vertical integration, business development strategies, product diversification, and sustainable practices. The second session was conducted by the CEO of Diet by Design, who discussed her shift from civil services to entrepreneurship, sharing her journey and important considerations for managing start-up risks.

Policy Dialogue Session

On January 26, 2024, the Centre partnered with the Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department (SW&BM), Punjab for a one-day Policy Dialogue Session at SDSB. The session aimed to draft a 'Social Welfare Policy' for SW&BM and attracted stakeholders from academic, government, and judicial sectors. The event included presentations on SW&BM's programmes and policies, followed by a group activity where participants, divided by domain, developed policy proposals for various social development programmes addressing issues like poverty, domestic abuse, and homelessness. Notable attendees included Dean of SDSB, Dr. Fazal Jawad Seyyed, Mr. Mudassir Riaz Malik (Director General, SW&BM, Punjab), and Mr. Zahoor Hussain (Secretary, SW&BM, Punjab). Groups presented pragmatic approaches for provincial implementation, focusing on enhancing grassroots impact and accessibility.

#JoiningHandsofKindness: Visit to an Old Age Home

On September 22, 2023, CBS organised a volunteer-led visit to an Old Age Home, emphasising its commitment to social service, empathy, and responsibility. Five students from LUMS joined the CBS team to engage with the elderly residents, aiming to infuse their routines with positivity and hope. The visit featured a variety of activities to foster an energetic and enthusiastic environment. Student volunteers led board games and facilitated discussions where elderly residents shared their life stories, promoting comfort and solidarity among them. Additionally, the CBS team prepared care-kits, which included literature books for the residents' enjoyment, and these were distributed by the volunteers. This initiative was part of CBS's broader commitment to cultivating compassion and empathy through its extensive volunteer programmes, aiming to contribute to the development of sustainable communities in Pakistan.

Pinktober 2023: A Breast Cancer Awareness Event

LUMS collaborated with Pink Ribbon, Pakistan, Cancer Care Hospital and Research Centre, and Dr. Essa Laboratory to host ‘#PinkTogether: A Breast Cancer Awareness Event’ on October 27, 2023. This comprehensive event, organised by CBS, Human Resources, Campus Health, and LUMS Community Service Society (LCSS), aimed to educate the community about breast cancer, destigmatise the topic, and offer health incentives like free mammography to the LUMS female community. The day featured a medical camp at the LUMS Medical Centre offering services at discounted rates. The main event, co-hosted by HR and CBS, included a panel discussion with experts in surgery, oncology, psychology, and philanthropy, partnered with Pink Ribbon, Pakistan and IMC Hospital. The discussion covered symptoms, treatment, survivorship, and the psychological impact on caregivers. Following the panel, a breast cancer surgeon led a self-check tutorial to teach women how to conduct self-exams at home to detect breast cancer early. The event concluded with an awareness walk led by LCSS students, who carried pink posters with motivational slogans to raise awareness across the campus.