Higher Education Links - British Council Pakistan

International Higher Education Partnerships

Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and British Council Pakistan launched Joint Higher Education Links Programme (JHELP) in January 2004 and later on phase II of the programme in 2006 to enhance the research and training capacity of Pakistani higher education institutions. 50 research links were established between Pakistani and UK institutions in two phases of this project. The Documentary presents some of the success stories emerging out of this programme.

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INSPIRE Strategic Partnerships

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Internationalising Higher Education

		INSPIRE
		International Strategic Partnerships in Research and Education (INSPIRE) is a regional project launched in September 2008. It manages 27 partnerships between Pakistani and UK higher education institutes in the fields of health, environment, archaeology, heritage and more. Read more...

		KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
		Knowledge Exchange is the British Council’s latest initiative to support higher education in Pakistan. Knowledge exchange focuses on how universities can collaborate with business, government, NGOs and the community to contribute to social and economic growth. Read more.

		Transforming English Language Skills Programme (TELS)
		The British Council and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan have joined hands to improve the English language skills of students and teachers in Pakistan under their “Transforming English Language Skill” programme. Read more.

Transnational Education Partnerships (TNE)

The British Council and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan announced Transnational Education Partnerships in Sep 2012. TNE aims to build sustainable strategic relationships between UK and Pakistan Higher Education Institutions. Learn more.

		DELPHE
		British Council also manages DfID-supported programme Developing Partnerships in Higher Education (DelPHE). This programme works on collaborative activity between HEIs to promote and achieve development goals. Read more...

		INTERNATIONAL HEALTH LINKS FUNDING SCHEME
		The International Health Links Funding scheme is aimed at strengthening partnerships, or ‘links’, between UK health institutions and their counterparts in the developing countries. It is a three-year scheme that provides grants and support for links. The primary purpose of links is to build the capacity of developing countries’ health systems. Find more...

Scholarships

The British Council administers and manages several scholarship programmes, especially at post graduate level. These programmes range from complete scholarships for taught masters programmes to fellowships for short term attachments in the UK. Read more...

British Alumni Association of Pakistan

The British Alumni Association of Pakistan (BAAP) is a society of UK graduates living in Pakistan. It was formed as a part of British Council’s global alumni development initiative. Representing graduates from various UK Universities, our various cultural, social and educational activities have brought British graduates, new and old, closer together. We work closely with four regional BAAP chapters. For details visit our facebook group

Maternal and Newborn Health Programme

The Maternal and Newborn Health Programme Research and Advocacy Fund (RAF) is a five year project managed by a British Council-led consortium along with partners IPACT at the University of Aberdeen; Social Development Direct and RIZ Consulting. Find more.