149/25 Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) Joins Hands with UK’s Training Marketplace to Boost International Skills Development

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) has initiated a powerful partnership with The Training Marketplace, a UK-based international training organization that connects institutions with cutting-edge global training solutions.

A high-level virtual meeting took place between two organizations, laying the foundation for transformative opportunities in international faculty and administrative training. The session was led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, who engaged in productive dialogue with Mr. Peter Evans and Ali Khan, CEO and Co-Founder of The Training Marketplace, a platform rapidly reshaping how businesses and universities access top-tier training worldwide.

Bridging Local Talent with Global Innovation

With the rise of digital learning platforms and the growing need for cross-border education, this collaboration aims to equip IUB’s faculty and staff with the skills, insights, and tools required to thrive in a global academic and professional landscape.

Key figures from IUB, including Dr. Abid Shahzad (Director, International Linkages), Dr. Shahzad Ahmed Khalid (Director, Public Relations), Dr. Muhammad Khalid (Executive Secretary to the VC), and Muhammad Waseem Siddiqui (Principal Staff Officer to the VC), attended the session and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to internationalization and innovation in higher education.

Transforming Training Delivery with Tech

The heart of this collaboration is integrating IUB’s academic expertise with The Training Marketplace’s technology-driven platform. The goal? Scalable, customized, and globally validated training programs serving educational and corporate sectors. The initiative also opens doors for data-driven learning analytics, collaborative research, and digital training solutions that can scale beyond borders.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran highlighted the value of this partnership, noting,

“By connecting with global platforms like The Training Marketplace, we’re unlocking new opportunities for our students and faculty to access world-class training, right from Bahawalpur to the world.”

A Shared Vision for Global Skills Access

Peter Evans, expressing confidence in the collaboration, stated:

Partnering with the Islamia University of Bahawalpur perfectly fits our mission, making high-quality training accessible across regions. Their academic excellence and regional reach can amplify our impact.”

Both parties have agreed to formalize the partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure a structured and impactful rollout. This will include joint activities such as faculty exchanges, collaborative research projects, and pilot programs to test the effectiveness of the training solutions. The shared commitment to sustainable, mutually beneficial educational innovation will guide these activities.

What This Means for Southern Punjab

This development is more than a milestone for Bahawalpur and the broader Southern Punjab region; it signals IUB’s rising profile on the global education map. As universities increasingly play a role in international capacity building, partnerships like this empower institutions in emerging regions to leapfrog traditional barriers and prepare their communities for the demands of tomorrow’s global workforce.