British Council – Transnational Synergy (TNS) Project
Funded under the Transnational Education (TNE) Program
Despite regional challenges, May 2025 was a month of meaningful progress for the TNS Project, with a successful training session, important preparations for our upcoming UK visit, and planning for impactful activities in June.
Key Highlights – May 2025
1. Overleaf Training at TU Bhakkar
- Date: 29 May 2025
- Trainer: Dr. Maitreyee Dey (London Metropolitan University, UK)
- Participants: 20 faculty members and postgraduate researchers trained as Master Trainers.
- Impact: Equipped participants with professional academic writing and collaborative editing skills using Overleaf, enabling them to train others within their institutions.
- Resources:
- Session recording available on our YouTube Channel
- Event images uploaded to the Project Web Portal Gallery
2. UK Visa Applications
- Collected all necessary documents from Pakistani partners.
- UK visit dates confirmed: 7–14 July 2025.
- Special thanks to Prof. Preeti Patel for preparing the invitation letters.
- Visa applications are in process, with a positive outcome anticipated soon.
Looking Ahead – June 2025 Plans
- Finalizing UK Visit Program
- Activities to include meetings with LMU colleagues, research sessions, partnership building, and off-site academic visits.
- Publishing with Springer Session
- Rescheduled from May; now planned for the week starting 23 June 2025.
- Led by Dr. Wasiq (PPRII) in coordination with partner universities.
- Gen-AI in Research Series
- Coordination underway with a potential expert speaker for a series of sessions on Generative AI applications in academic research.
- Mentoring for Undergraduate Students
- Focus on R&D start-up processes in Pakistan, including registration with SECP and FBR.
- First session date and venue to be confirmed by Dr. Wasiq.
Summary:
May 2025 marked an important skills development milestone with 20 new Overleaf Master Trainers and significant preparations for the July UK visit. June will focus on high-value knowledge sessions and finalizing logistics for international collaboration.
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