British Council Going Global Partnerships 2025
Core Activities
Implementation Plan — 5 Activities across 3 Phases
1
Phase I
Global Partnerships for Transformative Research
BUITEMS with Brunel & Middlesex University
Connecting expertise across borders to deliver innovation, inclusion, and climate resilience. Structured networking, joint presentations, and team-building to establish partnerships.
Output
Partnership networks and joint research drafts. Initial partnership agreements for energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies.
Indicator
50+ researchers convened, 90%+ satisfaction. AI, IoT, digital twin solutions for carbon reduction.
2
Phase I
Joint Research Workshop on Emerging Technologies for Low-Carbon Transition
Middlesex University & UK Partners
Workshop on technologies for low-carbon energy systems, convening AI, IoT, and digital twin experts from both countries. Expert presentations on technology-driven forecasting and carbon reduction.
Output
UK-Pakistan workshop report. Open-access materials on a joint platform and policy briefs on decarbonisation.
Indicator
30-40 researchers participating, 90%+ feedback. Formalised collaborations and disseminated policy briefs.
3
Phase II
Enhancing Global Knowledge Exchange & Establishing a Knowledge Exchange Hub
Brunel & MDX supported by BUITEMS
Workshop to introduce a digital knowledge exchange platform. AI-enabled platform for sharing low-carbon research among institutions in both countries.
Output
Knowledge Exchange Hub with case studies, open resources, ready for stakeholders in both countries.
Indicator
High institutional registrations, resource uploads, and cross-country collaborations via the Hub.
4
Phase II – III
Joint Capacity Development & Knowledge Exchange for Sustainable Innovation
Full Consortium
Universities and vocational institutions collaborate to provide training on AI, IoT, and digital twins for low-carbon systems. Blended learning with simulation toolkits.
Output
AI-IoT curriculum with blended learning and simulation toolkits producing skilled participants.
Indicator
Participant completion, measurable skill advancement, real-world application of toolkits.
5
Phase III
Embedding Gender Equality and Inclusivity in Research
All Partners
Prioritises gender and EDI as integral to advancing a low-carbon economy. Meaningful participation of women and marginalised groups in co-developing inclusive solutions.
Output
Equal gender representation throughout research. Higher quality outcomes through diverse perspectives.
Indicator
Enhanced participation from women and underrepresented groups. Inclusive policy recommendations.
Gender Equality & EDI
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Framework
40%
Minimum female participation in training & mentoring
35%
Female in workshops & talks
30%
Women in supervisory roles
100+
Early-career researchers, 40%+ women
Context: Why Gender Equality Matters Here
In Balochistan, female literacy stands at just 32.8% (vs 50.5% for men). Women are significantly underrepresented in STEM at BUITEMS — especially in AI, engineering, and environmental sciences. Financial constraints, mobility challenges, and restrictive cultural norms compound exclusion.
Targeted Measures
Active recruitment of women from rural communities, females with disabilities, and minority gender participants. All activities offered in hybrid formats. Tailored mentoring and leadership tracks connecting early-career women with senior academic mentors from both countries.
Broader EDI Dimensions
Beyond gender, the project addresses socio-economic background, disability, ethnicity, and age. Diverse ethnic and religious communities in Quetta co-shape technology-driven low-carbon strategies. Early-career researchers from excluded backgrounds gain mentoring opportunities.
Monitoring & Verification
Gender-disaggregated data collected and reported at every stage. Gender-specific indicators embedded in M&E framework. Two peer-reviewed journal articles with gender-responsive research outputs planned as long-term deliverables.
Consortium Partners
Institutional Partners & Collaborators
