ISLI welcomes delegates from Pakistan for leadership training programme

Thursday, 27 April 2017

The University of Reading recently welcomed 21 delegates from universities across Pakistan to a leadership training programme sponsored by the Higher Education Commission and British Council in Pakistan.  

The programme was held towards the end of March, following a successful bid by the International Study and Language Institute (ISLI).  

The programme focused on themes of financial management, academic innovation, research excellence and provided an overview of the HE system in the UK. It was designed to improve the strategic planning and leadership capabilities of the participants. 

The group were welcomed to the University by Pro-Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement, Vincenzo Raimo, and the training was delivered by a range of staff from across the University, including Vice Chancellor Sir David Bell, Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Steve Mithen, University Secretary and Chef Strategy Officer Dr Richard Messer, Chief Finance Officer Samantha Foley and Director of International Research Partnerships Professor Doug Saddy. 

The programme also included external visits and sessions by representatives of HEFCE, QAA, UCAS, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Universities UK, as well as a visit to SOAS, where the group were hosted by Paula Sanderson, former Chief Operating Officer and Registrar at the University of Reading, Malaysia.

The training was very well-received by the participants, who appreciated the “the opportunity of such beneficial training and exposure abroad” and the “generous and excellent hospitality provided by the University of Reading”