Islamabad: FAST National University and Microsoft Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create an 'Industry Academia Partnership' for development of world class IT human resources.

According to a press release, the MoU was signed by Kamal Ahmed, Country General Manager Microsoft Pakistan, and Dr M Ayub Alvi, Dean FAST-NU, at the university head office.

Through this partnership, all campuses of the FAST-NU will have free access to Microsoft products for academic use. Furthermore, the MoU will lead to training of teachers, industrial projects, professional training in advanced technologies, internships and free courseware for FAST-NU students.

The Microsoft will offer FAST-NU participation in the MSDN Academic Alliance.

Dr Amir Muhammed, Rector NU, Rana Ghulam Shabbir, Secretary General FAST and Dr. Aftab Ahmad Maroof Director, NU Islamabad Campus, were also present on the occasion.