British Council – Transnational Synergy (TNS) Project
Funded under the Transnational Education (TNE) Program 2024–25
July 2025 was a milestone month for the TNS Project, marked by an impactful exchange visit to the UK, key academic collaborations, and a thought-provoking seminar on gender equity.
Key Highlights – July 2025
1. UK Exchange Visit (1–7 July 2025)
A delegation of Pakistani partners visited London Metropolitan University, UK for a week-long program that included:
- Campus visit and networking with faculty and students
- Interim report review workshop led by Prof. Preeti Patel, ensuring timely submission to the British Council
- Participation in student and staff conferences
- Strategic meeting with the Dean of SCDM to explore future collaborations
- Cultural and educational visits to London museums and historical landmarks
📸 Full coverage and images are available on the project portal.
2. Interim Report Submission
- Draft prepared by Prof. Preeti Patel during the exchange visit
- Partner input incorporated after in-depth discussions
- Successfully submitted ahead of the deadline to the British Council
3. Gender Equity Seminar – 31 July 2025
- Topic: Advancing Gender Equity in Academia and Workplaces: Strategies for Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Development
- Speaker: Dr. Ume Laila Shah (NUST, Pakistan)
- Host: Bahria University Islamabad, facilitated by Prof. Aman Ullah Yasin & Dr. Wasiq
- The seminar fostered rich dialogue on inclusivity and sustainable leadership.
🎥 Recording available on the project portal.
Planned Activities – August 2025
- Academic Writing Workshop – Kohsar University Murree, 8 August 2025, led by Dr. Mehdi Hassan (Air University Islamabad)
- Women in Leadership & Gender Equity Workshops – to be hosted at partner universities in collaboration with focal persons
- Gender Equity in HE Session – by Prof. Yvonne (Germany), coordinated by Dr. Bilal Hassan
📌 Summary:
July 2025 strengthened cross-border academic partnerships, achieved major reporting milestones, and set the stage for a series of impactful August workshops.
🔗 Project Website: https://ukpaksynergy.link
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