Host a capacity-building workshop for University of Delhi staff

Deadline extended to 22 January

We are seeking a UK university to host and deliver a transformative capacity-building workshop for visiting faculty and administrators from the University of Delhi.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of educators and professionals, whilst forging valuable university connections.  

Workshop objective

1. Capacity building in critical areas, including internationalisation, innovative teaching methodologies, administrative skills and best practices.
2. A transformative, ten-day classroom experience.
3. Exploration of pioneering teaching methods, research and innovation hubs, effective administrative strategies and more.
4. A deeper understanding of cultural dynamics, centres of excellence, available courses, UK higher education institution application procedures and global academic cultures.
5. Engage in discussions and meetings with faculty/administrative staff of the UK university to explore future collaboration in the areas of student mobility, research opportunities and faculty exchange in areas of mutual interest.

Benefits for the host institution

Showcase your strengths by presenting your institution's cutting-edge infrastructure, teaching methodologies, facilities and academic culture by directly engaging with a delegation from the University of Delhi.

1. Understand student expectations: gain valuable insights into the preferences and expectations of University of Delhi and Indian students at large, expanding your global perspective.
2. Collaborate and share knowledge: explore collaboration opportunities, exchange best practices, and engage in knowledge-sharing sessions that mutually benefit Indian and UK higher education institutions.
3. Thought leadership: stand at the forefront and showcase your university's intellectual leadership across diverse subject areas on an international stage.
4. Contribute to global education: play a pivotal role in strengthening academic bonds, fostering cross-cultural understanding and aligning with the broader India-UK partnership.

Delegation composition: 15 members, including faculty and administrators from the University of Delhi

How to apply

Submit an expression of interest/proposal covering the following details.

1. A comprehensive one week to ten days , capacity-building workshop for approximately 15 participants tailored to the specific needs of the delegation.
2. The UK host instituion is expected to arrange for essential logistics, including accommodation, airport transfers, meals and local travel within the UK. Kindly confirm the same as part of the proposal. Approximate budget for this workshop should not exceed GBP 30,000. The University of Delhi will cover travel, visa and travel insurance costs for the delegation.
3. Possible meetings between the faculty/administrative staff from the University of Delhi and representatives from other departments of the host institution and external stakeholders to explore future collaboration or partnerships.
4. Tentative window of ten days (in this financial year between january to March 2024) during which the workshop can be delivered.