BC TNS Project Kick-Off Meeting Successfully Held
The British Council–funded Transnational Synergy (TNS) Project officially launched with a productive kick-off meeting on 27 January 2025, bringing together academic leaders from the UK and Pakistan.
Facilitator: Dr. Bilal Hassan, London Metropolitan University, UK
Duration: 1 hour, 13 minutes
Attendees included:
Prof. Dr. Preeti Patel (London Metropolitan University, UK),
Prof. Dr. Aman Ullah Yasin (Bahria University, Islamabad),
Associate Prof. Dr. Malika Rani (The Women University, Multan),
Associate Prof. Dr. Shanawer Niaz (Thal University, Bhakkar),
Dr. M. Farooq Wasiq (Perspective Policy Research Institute, Islamabad),
and Dr. Bilal Hassan (London Metropolitan University, UK).
Meeting Highlights
Project Pillars:
- Research Collaboration – Co-authored publications, grant writing workshops, and exploring AI-based PhD matching tools.
- Remote PhD Opportunities – Portal for supervisor–student matching, enabling research degrees without relocation.
- Women’s Empowerment in Academia – Leadership development, mentorship, and gender equity networking events.
Key Deliverables:
- Central project website to serve as a hub for objectives, milestones, event updates, and resources.
- Collaborative platforms to support joint research and communication.
Planned Activities & Timeline:
- March 2025: Workshops on research collaboration, career progression, and women’s leadership (hosted by partner universities).
- July 2025: UK visit by Pakistani participants.
- October–November 2025: UK partners to visit Pakistan for concluding sessions.
Action Points:
- Develop and share AI-based PhD portal.
- Confirm workshop hosting responsibilities.
- Share details of upcoming international conferences for co-authorship opportunities.
Outcome:
The meeting concluded with all partners aligned on objectives, timelines, and responsibilities. Preparations are now underway for the March 2025 workshops and summer exchange visits.
Learn more about the project: https://ukpaksynergy.link
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