Date: 1st July 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHost: Bahria University, H-11 Campus, IslamabadOrganized under: Transnational Synergy ProjectFunded by: British Council
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a high-impact training session focused on promoting gender equity in academic and professional spaces. Held on 1st July 2025 at Bahria University, Islamabad, this session was part of the broader UK–Pakistan collaborative initiative: Transnational Synergy – Enhancing UK-Pakistan Academic & Research Collaboration through Co-authorship, Remote PhD, and Women’s Empowerment.
The session explored critical strategies to foster inclusive leadership, reduce gender disparities, and align institutional efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Attended by faculty, researchers, and higher education leaders, the event highlighted best practices for policy development, institutional reforms, and advocacy for gender empowerment.
Featured Speaker: Dr. Ume Laila Shah
Associate Professor and Acting Director, China Study Center, NUST
Dr. Ume Laila Shah delivered an engaging and insightful talk, drawing on her expertise in public policy, governance, and social development. With experience as a trainer and advisor for national institutions including the Foreign Service Academy and Election Commission of Pakistan, she brought both academic depth and policy relevance to the session. Her work spans human rights, refugee crises, climate change, AI in health, and sustainable development.
We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Shah, the British Council, Bahria University, and all participants for their valuable contributions to this timely and important conversation.
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