The vision of Namal Knowledge
City is to trigger innovation for the benefit of the society, by establishing
high quality education facilities of international standard with the help of
international partner, the University of Bradford, UK and the national partner
LUMS, Lahore. This innovation will be a fundamental driver for the economic
growth and societal welfare. Namal Knowledge City is a unique venture
integrating education with employability. It aims to deliver a distinctive
learning experience within an inspiring physical and intellectual environment
underpinned by the concepts and practice of diversity, employability, enterprise
and sustainable development across the curricula. Students will be equipped with
enhanced skills and confidence to progress in the workplace and with the passion
to continue learning.
One of the main objectives is to strategically develop sustainable research. NKC
aims to nurture a healthy research environment by exploiting its partnerships
with UoB, LUMS and other esteemed research active institutes which will assist
in retaining high quality staff and attract quality students.
NKC will seek out opportunities to engage collaboratively with employer
organisations and key strategic partners across the public and private sectors
and will strengthen its links with business through effective knowledge
transfer.
NKC aims to provide robust, innovative and supportive IT and administrative
services and system alongside processes which are adaptive to change and which
support and enable flexible modes of learning and working. NKC will ensure to
deliver professional and customer-focused services and a high standard of
communication, governance and decision making through effective management
structure and committees.The development of NKC will be completed in three
phases. The journey of NKC started with the inauguration of Namal College in
Phase-1 offering short certificate courses and Diploma in higher education
programmes. Undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in various
disciplines will be launched in Phase-2. One of the main activities of Phase-2
will be Namal College staff development for the effective delivery of UoB’s
courses. All Namal college academic staff will equipped with the UoB’s PGCHEP
training programme whereas staff without doctoral level qualification will be
registered into PhD under extra mural programme at the UoB. Academies for
professional qualifications and links with industrial partners will be
established to promote knowledge transfer at local and national level. One of
the major milestones during Phase-2 will be to apply for a University Charter in
2014. This will be followed by establishing a technology park, enterprises and
commercial areas during Phase-3 commencing 2015.
Location and Facilities
Namal College is built on land generously donated by the people of Mianwali
District. Located a short distance outside the city of Mianwali on the main
Highway, the college is set on a gentle slope of a hill in beautiful countryside
on the edge of Namal lake. Phase 1 of the project and the first of a complex of
buildings has now been completed. The two storey building, covering an area of
60,000 sq. ft. houses the college administration, Computer Science, Software
Engineering and Electrical Engineering departments together with their
laboratories. Phase II of the construction programme will begin shortly and
include Staff and Student Accommodation premises and research laboratories.
The University of Bradford
Namal College is an Associate College of the University of Bradford, one of the
leading Universities in United Kingdom. It specialises in the Technical and
Engineering disciplines, and has a history of developing and delivering high
quality and demand driven degree programmes. Bradford has extensive experience
in setting up vocational training professional courses in different parts of the
World. Bradford University will work closely with Namal College in designing the
courses and curriculum, in ensuring Quality Assurance, training and development
for the Faculty and advising on matters related to academic administration.
Imran Khan is the Chancellor of the University of Bradford.
Namal Education Foundation and Imran Khan
As a philanthropist and a Member of Parliament in the district, Imran has, under
the umbrella of the Namal Education Foundation, undertaken a number of
initiatives to address the multiple economic and social challenges faced by the
area. These challenges include driving improvements in literacy, community
organization, health, access to credit, encouragement of corporate investment,
and education. Imran Khan has the experience and drive to make Namal College a
success story. In 1996, Imran, opened the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMCH)
Cancer Hospital in memory of his mother who had suffered from the disease. Today
SKMT is one of the leading institutions for free Cancer Treatment in the world
and has received international recognition. Imran is also amongst some leading
World celebrities who donate their talents to advocate for children on behalf of
UNICEF as a Special Representatives. He has used his high profile in cricket to
support health and immunisation programmes in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
and Thailand. In December 2005 Imran was appointed as Chancellor of the
University of Bradford in the UK, acting as an ambassador for the University in
the UK and overseas. The Chancellor awards degrees but also is important as a
role model and in helping raise aspirations and awareness of educational
opportunities.