Namal-Bradford Partnership
In the impoverished Mianwali district of Punjab, Pakistan, where unemployment was so prevalent, a collaborative effort by the University of Bradford and Chancellor Imran Khan has brought about a remarkable change. Namal College, a technical institution aimed at addressing the region's employment challenges, emerged as a beacon of hope.
Imran Khan, who assumed the role of Bradford's Chancellor in 2005, played a pivotal role in negotiating a strategic partnership. This collaboration ensured that when Namal College opened its doors in 2008, graduates would be conferred with degrees from the University of Bradford. With a significant portion of Bradford school pupils and first-year undergraduates boasting Pakistani heritage, the alliance reflected a shared commitment to educational upliftment. Guided by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Jeff Lucas, the University of Bradford's academics actively shaped the curriculum of Namal College. This past collaboration serves as a testament to the dedication of both institutions to breaking the cycle of despair in Mianwali, offering education and skills to illuminate a more hopeful path forward.
