New national professional forum on boarding and residential education, organised by the Residential Life Committee with the Teaching & Learning Centre. The dates come from the launch announcement (published July 2026); the later reports describe two days of sessions without giving dates.
| Who | Role | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnan Zahid | panellist: "Home Away From Home: Building Belonging in Residential Life" | ||
| Ali Nomani | speaker: "Belonging in Practice: How Everyday Relationships Build Residential Community" (Day 2) | ||
| Anam Amama | presenter: "Psychological Wellbeing in Residential Life" (Day 2) | ||
| Bilal Ahsan Malik | speaker: "Professional Practice in Residential Life" (Day 2) | ||
| Danial Khichi | Old Boy contributing reflections: "Phenomenological Case Study" (Day 2) | ||
| David Walker | keynote speaker (virtual): "Setting the Tone: The Need for Establishing a National Network for Residential Life" | ||
| Mariam Raza Zaidi | presenter: "Psychological Wellbeing in Residential Life" (Day 2) | ||
| Mehwish Raza | speaker: "Academic Engagement" (Day 2) | ||
| Mujahid Alam | speaker: "New Challenges and Goals for Residential Life" (Day 2) | ||
| Nabila Raheem | presenter: "Psychological Wellbeing in Residential Life" (Day 2) | ||
| Nasir Saeed Khattak | speaker: "Intellectual, Ethical and Moral Development" (Day 2) | ||
| Nasir Saeed Khattak | panellist: "Home Away From Home: Building Belonging in Residential Life" | ||
| Rabia Rehan | panellist: "Home Away From Home: Building Belonging in Residential Life" | ||
| Sadiq Karim Soofi | Old Boy contributing reflections: "Phenomenological Case Study" (Day 2) | ||
| Samara Salahuddin | facilitator: "Phenomenological Case Study" (Day 2) | ||
| S. M. Turab Hussain | moderator: panel "Home Away From Home: Building Belonging in Residential Life" | ||
| Zain Khan | speaker: "Next Steps Ahead: Formation of a National Network" (Day 2, closing session) | ||
| Aitchison Archives Department | host of the campus heritage tour | ||
| Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC) | co-organiser | ||
| Residential Life Committee | organiser |
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Day two of the Inaugural Aitchison Residential Life Forum featured an impressive lineup of strategic sessions, real-world case studies, and practical roadmaps.
The Inaugural Aitchison Residential Life Forum brought together principals, senior leaders, and residential life practitioners from 21 boarding schools from across Pakistan for two days of dialogue, learning, connection, and shared purpose.
the Inaugural Aitchison Residential Life Forum opened with inspiring discourse and historic elegance
Scheduled to take place on 21–22 August 2026, the Forum will bring together Housemasters, Housemistresses, residential educators, pastoral leaders and boarding professionals from leading schools across Pakistan
the beginning of a national conversation — and the foundations of a national network for residential life.
With many participating schools committing to take this vision forward, the Forum closes not as an ending, but as the first chapter of something much bigger.
the Forum will bring together Housemasters, Housemistresses, residential educators, pastoral leaders and boarding professionals from leading schools across Pakistan
a new national professional forum dedicated to advancing excellence in boarding and residential education
for two days of dialogue, learning, connection, and shared purpose
Organised by the Residential Life Committee in collaboration with the Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC)
Organised by the Residential Life Committee in collaboration with the Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC)
brought together principals, senior leaders, and residential life practitioners from 21 boarding schools from across Pakistan
To anchor the day in tradition, delegates embarked on a curated campus tour hosted by the Aitchison Archives Department, celebrating the institution’s rich architectural and educational legacy.
Closing the landmark forum, Zain Khan (Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Centre) outlined Next Steps Ahead: Formation of a National Network, establishing the blueprint for lasting impact across residential education in Pakistan.