On 19th March 2025, the 7th semester BS International Relations (IR) students had the opportunity to visit the Parliament House. Accompanied by faculty member Dr. Zahid Mehmood Zahid, the students witnessed the parliamentary proceedings firsthand, providing them with an invaluable learning experience.

As a continuation of the leadership workshop previously held at AmaniBaagh, students from BS-5, BS-7, and BS-8 were invited on 14th March 2025 to present the Gen-Z perspective on what qualities make a leader. The event featured presentations by students from the Department of Strategic Studies, Air University, as well as a group from Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), fostering an engaging exchange of ideas between the two institutions.

Following the presentations, students and faculty participated in an interactive discussion with the audience, exploring diverse leadership traits and insights from multiple perspectives.

The visit was accompanied by faculty members, including Ms. Aiza Azam, Ms. Aisha Jamil, and Dr. Adil, who provided valuable support and guidance throughout the event.

On 28th February 2025, students from BS IR 5th, 7th, and 8th semesters participated in the Pathfinders Challenge Leadership Workshop held at AmaniBagh. The students engaged in thought-provoking discussions and tackled various leadership challenges designed to enhance their skills in decision-making, teamwork, and strategic thinking.

On 25^th February 2025, the faculty member, Ms. Aiza Azam, organized a visit for the BS IR 5th semester students to the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) in Islamabad as part of her course on Statecraft and Diplomacy. During the visit, students had the opportunity to meet with Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President IRS, who shared insights into the practical life of ambassadors and the intricacies of diplomacy

On 27^th February 2025, a student delegation from the University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, accompanied by faculty members, visited the Department of Strategic Studies at Air University, Islamabad. The visit fostered a vibrant and interactive session between the students at both universities, promoting academic exchange and intellectual dialogue.

Faculty member Faraz Haider conducted a project for BS International Relations 7^th Semester students on 19^th December 2024 for the course of Strategic Stability in South Asia. The students were asked to make videos and live sketches of what could happen if Pakistan-India crises were handled differently while applying the core concepts of strategic stability to reimagine these crises for the lessons learnt.

A simulation exercise was organized on 18^th December 2024 by Ms. Aiza Azam, faculty member, for the students of BS International Relations 4^th semester as part of the course "International Relations Since 1945." This engaging exercise focused on re-imagining the Cuban Missile Crisis, exploring how the crisis might unfold in today's social media age. The students were assigned roles and given prompts.

Faculty member Ms. Ayesha Jamil organized the Global Fest for the 3rd-semester students as part of their project for the course on Globalization and International Relations.

The Department of Strategic Studies organized a visit for the students of BS International Relations (IR) 5th semester to attend the 4th edition of the Islamabad Conclave 2024 at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI). The students attended the session titled “Transforming Regional Dynamics and Architecture; Pakistan Posture,” The event provided students with an opportunity to engage in discussions on key regional issues.

The Department of Strategic Studies at Air University recently organized an educational visit for the students of BS 4th and 6th semester of International Relations. The students had the opportunity to attend the event on creating awareness at the “World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting at DAVOS," hosted by the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) and Roots Millennium Education Group at the renowned Amaani Bagh. Faculty member, Ms. Aiza Azam, was invited as a guest speaker, she spoke on women empowerment.

FASS organized an interactive exercise aimed at preparing the aspiring interns for their upcoming professional experiences. This exercise brought students who completed internships over the 2024 summer at various prestigious institutions with those looking to secure internships in the future.

Dep held its 2^nd summer internship in July 2024. The internship provided motivated students the opportunity to learn about the professional environment and requirements at an academic and research workplace. Over the course of the internship, students had the opportunity to write Op-eds and reports. The interns were given on ground training during their duties in the FASS 4th Workshop on Contemporary Security Issues and specific learning sessions ranging from climate security and strategic stability to digital media and research ethics.

The Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies arranged a visit of bachelor’s students to the Center for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) on 20th March 2024. They were given orientation about how CASS works, followed by a talk by Air Commodore Raza Haider (Retd), Director at Center for Aerospace and Security Studies.

The Faculty of Aerospace and Security Studies arranged a visit of bachelor’s students to the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad. The focus if the interactive session was key regional and global issues, major power contestation, traditional & non-traditional threats, and salient of Pakistan foreign policy.

Global Fest- A project of "Globalization and International Relations" organized by the IR students (3rd Semester) of FASS on 29th Dec,23

On the 24th November 2023, the students of BS-IR 2nd and 5th semesters, paid a visit to the Senate of Pakistan. The students, upon arrival, were guided to the senate museum where they watched a short documentary on the history and importance of the senate, they also observed the various artefacts that were on display. After being briefed on the rules and protocol of observing the senate proceedings, the students attended the 333rd session of the Senate of Pakistan, where several senators were present and deliberating on the issue of the income of state bank.

The Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies (FASS) organized a Book launch event. The author “Ambassador (R) Zamir Akram” of the book titled “THE SECURITY IMPERATIVE: PAKISTAN’S NUCLEAR DETERRENCE AND DIPLOMACY” had an in-depth interactive discussion with the FASS faculty & students, and academics from other institutions.

FASS held a 4 – week summer internship in July. The internship provided motivated students the opportunity to learn about the professional environment and requirements at an academic and research workplace through on ground training during their duties in the FASS 3rd Workshop on Contemporary Security Issues and specific learning sessions ranging from how to project yourself and your organisation in digital media and research ethics to report and Op-Ed writing as well as professional conduct in the workplace.

Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies hosted District Election Commissioner Mr Waqas Malik. He talked on local government elections of Islamabad and how the Election Commission of Pakistan has worked to ensure the structure is in place. Ms. Zille Huma of the Election Commission of Pakistan delivered her talk on the importance of voting and how the election process works.

A visit by BASIC i.e. a non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats to the Department of Strategic Studies on 11th January, 2023.

The Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies (FASS) arranged a visit by Fatih Sultan Mehmat Vakif University to the Department of Strategic Studies on 07^th, February. Potential areas of collaboration between the two institutions were discussed, highlighting opportunities for students of both countries through academic exchange programs.

The Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies (FASS) arranged a visit for Bachelors and Masters students to the Center for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) on 21st April, 2022. Students were briefed about CASS’s publications, national and international engagements, internship opportunities, the role of airpower in Pakistan, and then engaged in an interactive questions and answers session with senior researchers and Director Admin and Coord.

“FASS organized a recreational trip for its students to Chinar Golf Course in Bhurban and PAF Base Lower Topa where they enjoyed ziplining, archery, trekking the Bhurban golf course hill scape tracks, and the wonderful weather.

“FASS organized a visit to Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra for its students where they were briefed about the various functions, processes, and activities that are undertaken at PAC Kamra including avionics, aircraft repair, service and advanced flight simulations.