Highlights from the BC TNS Project
April 2025 was another impactful month for the British Council–funded Transnational Synergy (TNS) Project, with three major events, new partner institutions, and preparations for exciting activities in May.
1. April 2025 Activities Recap
Research Collaboration Seminar
- Delivered by Prof. Omer Rana (Cardiff University, UK) on 15 April 2025.
- Hosted at Bahria University Islamabad and live broadcasted to Kohsar University Murree.
- Special thanks to Prof. Aman Ullah, Prof. Sultan, Dr. Shaheed, and Dr. Wasiq for their work in speaker coordination, logistics, and event hosting.
- Recording and press release available on the TNS YouTube channel; images uploaded to the project web portal gallery.
Overleaf Training
- Delivered by Dr. Maitreyee Dey (London Metropolitan University, UK) on 22 April 2025 at The Women University Multan.
- Thanks to Dr. Malika Rani for selecting participants — 10 attendees are now trained as Master Trainers, ensuring a true transfer of skills.
- Recording available on YouTube; images in the project gallery.
- Plans underway to replicate this training with other partners.
Women in Leadership Seminar
- Conducted at Thal University Bhakkar by Prof. Uzma Ashiq (University of the Punjab, Lahore).
- Thanks to Dr. Shanawer Niaz and Team PPRII for excellent logistical arrangements.
- Recording available on YouTube; images uploaded to the project gallery.
New Partners Join TNS
- Kohsar University Murree and Northern University Nowshera officially joined the TNS network.
- Discussions ongoing with additional universities to further broaden project reach.
Newsletter Update
- The first TNS Newsletter is ready for review. Partners are invited to provide feedback before publication.
Scientific Publications Call
- Partners are requested to share citations of publications from the last four months for the web portal.
- UK co-authored works should be marked with an asterisk (*).
2. Plans for May 2025
Career Progress Seminar – Elements of Scientific Publishing
- Delivered by Mr. Aninda Bose (Executive Editor, Springer UK).
- Scheduled for 15 May 2025 at 14:00 PST and open to all partner institutions via live broadcast.
- Session will cover opportunities in authoring/editing books, conference proceedings, and more.
- Partners are encouraged to facilitate participation from staff and postgraduate researchers.
Additional May Activities
- One or two more events planned for late May; details to follow soon.
Conclusion
April was a month of strong engagement, impactful training, and network growth for the TNS Project. With new partners, capacity-building sessions, and skill transfer initiatives, the project continues to expand its influence across Pakistan’s higher education sector.
Learn more: https://ukpaksynergy.link
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