24/08/2026
IUB Faculty Member Successfully Completes International Research Project under INTI IU Research Seed Grant
BAHAWALPUR: Dr. Waqas Mahmood, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Training, Faculty of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), has successfully completed an internationally collaborative research project supported under the INTI IU Research Seed Grant Phase 1/2024 of INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia.
The research project, titled “The Impact of School Climate on Student Motivation and Learning Strategies (MSLQ) in Elite MARA Boarding Schools in Kelantan and Kedah, Malaysia,” was conducted over an 18-month period from 2 September 2024 to 28 February 2026 under Grant Reference No. INTI-FELA-01-04-2024.
Prof. Dr. Mohd Sofian Omar Fauzees, INTI International University, Malaysia, served as the Principal Researcher, while Dr. Waqas Mahmood participated as a Co-Researcher and contributed to the international research collaboration. The project brought together researchers from Malaysia, Pakistan, and Indonesia, reflecting the growing international engagement of IUB faculty in collaborative educational research.
The study focused on the relationship between school climate, student motivation, and learning strategies, using the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) in the context of Elite MARA Boarding Schools in Kelantan and Kedah, Malaysia.
The successful completion of the project represents a significant achievement in strengthening international research linkages between The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and INTI International University, Malaysia. It also demonstrates the commitment of IUB faculty members to engaging in externally supported research and contributing to evidence-based educational development.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, Vice Chancellor, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, appreciated the research engagement of Dr. Waqas Mahmood and emphasized the importance of international research collaboration in enhancing the University’s global academic profile.
Prof. Dr. Irshad Hussain, Dean, Faculty of Education, IUB, also appreciated the successful completion of the project and encouraged faculty members to pursue further international research collaborations, competitive research opportunities, and joint publications with leading institutions abroad.
Dr. Waqas Mahmood expressed his gratitude to the leadership of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and INTI International University for supporting international academic and research collaboration. He stated that such partnerships provide valuable opportunities for researchers to exchange knowledge, strengthen research capacity, and contribute to educational improvement through collaborative scholarship.
The completion of the INTI IU Research Seed Grant project further strengthens IUB’s commitment to research excellence, international collaboration, innovation, and quality education, while creating opportunities for future joint research initiatives between Pakistani and international universities.