DelPHE-Iraq will support the development of partnerships between Iraqi higher education institutions and those in the UK and other countries.
The British Council launched the new DelPHE-Iraq scheme at Woburn House, part of Universities, UK at a special event held on the 14th January, attended by both Iraqi and UK dignitaries.
Managed by the British Council, the scheme is part of the wider DFID funded Development Partnerships in Higher Education (DelPHE) programme, which funds partnerships between HEIs in the UK and other countries in order to promote sustainable development. DelPHE-Iraq will address some of the challenges faced by the Iraqi higher education sector as a result of years of isolation and underinvestment.
Partnerships will work towards enhancing the quality of teaching, learning and research provided by academics; improving opportunities for the participation and representation of women in Iraqi HEIs and creating HE leaders and managers who will act as agents of change.
For more details please email DelpheIraq@britishcouncil.org, or vist the DelPHE Iraq website
BUIC's Chair Dr John Withrington (and Director of International Office, University of Exeter) spoke at the launch.
The event was attended by both Iraqi
and UK dignitaries.
The speakers outlined their aims for the scheme.
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