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🎓 Welcome to IPP – Fall 2026!
Join us for the Orientation Session for Newly Admitted Students and take the first step toward an exciting academic journey at the Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University.

📅 27 August 2026 | ⏰ 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM (MS/MPhil Students and 01:30PM to 02:30PM (BS Students) |📍 IPP, Bahria University Karachi

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A meeting was held on 20 August 2026 at the Institute of Professional Psychology (IPP), Bahria University. Director/Principal IPP Kiran Bashir Ahmad , HOD, and the IPP team welcomed Ms. Marium Ali( ) Director Global Step - Study Abroad Consultants , along with her team.

The meeting focused on exploring future collaborations between IPP and Global Step, including a potential MoU, study-abroad seminars, student guidance, and other areas of mutual engagement.

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Dr. Kiran Bashir Ahmad, Director/Principal, Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University, represented Bahria University as a Scientific Session Chair at the Psychology Congress 2026, organized by the University of Karachi on 12 August 2026.

In her role as Session Chair, she provided critical research feedback, scholarly insights, and analytical input to the presenters, contributing to the academic discourse during the scientific session.



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May Pakistan continue to progress with unity, hope and purpose.

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The Institute of Professional Psychology (IPP), Bahria University Karachi, proudly presents the IPP Psychology Pathways – Summer Discovery Programme, a four-day orientation designed to support incoming undergraduate students and serve as a general outreach initiative for those beginning their academic journey.

Scheduled from 24, 26, 27 & 28 August 2026, the programme is designed to help students transition confidently into university life through interactive workshops, academic guidance, campus and library tours, student support services, faculty engagement, psychometric demonstrations, and an introduction to psychology at IPP. Participants will gain a clear understanding of academic expectations while building meaningful connections with peers and faculty.

The programme reflects IPP's commitment to fostering student success, academic excellence, and a supportive learning environment from day one.

🔗 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCDFLQzaF-Hporv-MOX3OR6Jp1aXPADARDJW3k7jDCfXlrsg/viewform?usp=dialog

The Mental Health Camp was organized at the Special Olympics Pakistan on 23rd July 2016 by the postgraduate interns of the Institute of Professional Psychology (IPP) under the supervision of Clinical Incharge Ms. Tooba Arshad.

The camp featured a series of interactive and engaging activities designed to promote the mental well-being of children participating in Special Olympics Pakistan. These activities focused on fostering emotional resilience, strengthening social connections, and developing positive coping skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Through active participation, the children were encouraged to express themselves, build confidence, and enhance their overall psychological well-being.

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The Faculty of Professional Psychology proudly marked a strong presence at the 16th International Conference of the Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA), held on 25–26 July 2026 at Faletti's Hotel, Lahore. The conference brought together leading psychologists, researchers, practitioners, and educators from across Pakistan under the theme "Harnessing Collective Action for Social Change: Integrating Psychological Science, Policy, Practice and Community Well-Being."

The Institute of Professional Psychology (IPP), Bahria University Karachi, was ably represented during the Quick Insight Session II panel discussion on "Building Resilient Communities Through Collective Psychological Strategies." The Institute's perspectives were shared by Dr. Kiran Bashir Ahmad, Director/Principal, and Prof. Dr. Tahira Yousuf, contributing to the national dialogue on strengthening community resilience through psychological science.

Prof. Dr. Uzma Masroor, Dean, Faculty of Professional Psychology, also chaired a scientific session during the conference, reaffirming the Faculty's continued commitment to advancing psychological science, professional practice, research, and policy at the national level.

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Admissions Open – Fall 2026 (Phase III)!

Take the next step toward becoming a leader in psychological research and professional practice. Applications for the PhD in Professional Psychology at the Institute of Professional Psychology (IPP), Bahria University are now open for Phase III.

Submit your application before 06 August 2026 and begin your journey toward academic excellence, research, and meaningful societal impact.

Apply now: [https://bahria.edu.pk/admissions](https://bahria.edu.pk/admissions)

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Dr. Kiran Bashir Ahmad, Associate Professor, Director/Principal at the Institute of Professional Psychology (IPP), Bahria University Karachi, facilitated the faculty development training, "The Healthy Academic Mind - Building Psychological Capital and Academic Agility," organized by the Department of Professional Psychology, Bahria University Lahore Campus (BULC) on 27–28 July.

The highly interactive training provided participants with experiential and self reflective activities to facilitate their creative potential while managing healthier learning environments. The initiative reflects IPP's continued commitment to advancing mental health, faculty development, and academic excellence through inter-campus collaboration.

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Prof. Dr. Tahira Yousaf, Professor at the Institute of Professional Psychology (IPP), Bahria University Karachi Campus, facilitated a two-day faculty development training, "Beyond Burnout: Strengthening Faculty Well-Being and Happiness," organized by the Department of Professional Psychology, Bahria University Lahore Campus (BULC) on 27–28 July.

The interactive sessions emphasized faculty well-being, resilience, stress management, and the cultivation of a healthy academic environment. Through evidence-based discussions and practical strategies, the training highlighted the importance of supporting educators' psychological well-being to enhance teaching excellence and institutional growth.



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