Tentative Dates:1 - 10 June , 2015

Introduction

British Council’s Higher Education team has a new and exciting opportunity for universities and educational institutions in the U.K. We are organising an exposure visit for aspiring Pakistani students from Sindh Madressatul Islam (SMI) University looking to continue their graduate studies. The objective of this visit is to help the students explore different courses, application procedures and become acquainted with local attractions and culture.

We are inviting UK institutions to submit expression of interest to partner for this visit. Partner UK institutes will be required to host the SMIU students at their campus where they can find out about courses, explore the institution grounds and interact with Pakistan Society members (if  exists) and other students. They may also use this opportunity to find out more about applications, criteria and scholarships, so interactions with student counsellors  will be useful.

It would be appreciated if parallel meetings could be arranged for VC and faculty of SMIU and partner institutes to discuss possible collaborations and partnerships.

There is no partnership fee associated with the visit. 

Please note that all participating educational institutions will be featured in the British Council documentary. To view last year’s documentary teaser please click here.

About Sindh Madressatul Islam (SMI) University
 
Sindh Madressatul Islam (SMI) University is a chartered University duly recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. It is one of the oldest institutions in South Asia, which started as a school in 1885, then became a college in 1943 and finally a university in February 2012.  SMIU has several different schools offering degrees in the areas of: Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Education, Environmental Sciences and Media Studies. The SMIU campus in Karachi has state of the art facilities including a personalised professional FM radio 96.6 frequency for students to learn and practice their skills. In addition, a functional studio with camera equipment and sound system is also provided. The university is frequently visited by international scholars from various countries.
 
Objective of the visit

The purpose of this visit is to provide SMI students the opportunity to explore the UK education sector for forthcoming graduate studies, speak to university representatives and students and explore British culture.

Draft Programme 

For Students

Activity

Time

Meet and greet– Tea/Coffee

10.00 am

Campus Visit

10.30 am

Interaction with Pakistani or Student society

11 am – 12 pm

Workshop or a session on leadership, soft skills etc.

12 pm – 1 pm

For Faculty  and Vice Chancellors

If parallel meetings can be arranged with the university partnerships team to explore the possibilities of collaboration between SMI University and the host institution. 

Potential Destination

·        London

·        Coventry

·        Manchester

·        Leeds

·        Edinburgh

·        Glasgow

·        Aberdeen

·        Belfast

·        Cardiff

·        Liverpool

·        Swansea

Please Note

 If you would like to participate but your destination is not listed please forward us your interest for consideration

We will be selecting five universities based on the strength of the proposed programme.

 
 

 

 

 

The Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted latest by: May 1 2015.
These can be forwarded to:

To: Sheikh.Hammad.Amjad@britishcouncil.org.pk
CC marium.qadir@britishcouncil.org
CC maharoop.sheri@britishcouncil.org.pk

Please note:
EOIs received after the due date will be considered for review solely at the discretion of the British Council. False, misleading, incomplete or deceptively unresponsive submissions in connection with the EOI shall be a sufficient cause of rejection.

For questions please contact:

Sheikh Hammad Amjad,
Consultant Higher Education & Skills
M +92 (0) 301 8241185
T +92 (0) 21 111 424 424
BCTN 402 3284
F +92 (0) 21 111 425 425
E Sheikh.Hammad.Amjad@britishcouncil.org.pk

OR

Marium Qadir,
Project Coordinator,
Higher Education and Skills
M +92 304 599 9833
T +92 (0) 21 111 424 424
BCTN 402 3215
F +92 (0) 21 111 425 425
E marium.qadir@britishcouncil.org

Attachment
Future Leaders Programme _ Pakistan.pdf