A delegation of Brock representatives recently reaffirmed the University\u2019s commitment to academic collaboration, student mobility and long-term partnerships in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
Usman Raja, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs with the Goodman School of Business, and Anna Guo, Director of International Student Recruitment, met with prospective students and recruitment partners in Lahore and Islamabad during the trip, which took place from Jan. 28 to Feb. 4.<\/p>\n
The delegation also engaged with leading secondary schools in the country, including Aitchison College, Cadet College Hasan Abdal and SuperNova School, as well as post-secondary institutions such as Lahore University of Management Sciences and the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences.<\/p>\n
Through in-person engagement with university leaders, schools and prospective students, the delegation explored opportunities for academic partnerships, research collaboration and the development of recruitment pathways.<\/p>\n
Dr. Raja said that sustainable international partnerships often begin with strong academic-to-academic dialogue.<\/p>\n
\u201cDirect engagement with institutions gives us valuable insight into their academic and research priorities and how Brock\u2019s expertise can meaningfully align,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen partnerships are grounded in academic trust and long-term collaboration, research collaboration, faculty exchange and student recruitment become more strategic, sustainable and mutually beneficial.\u201d<\/p>\n
The visit also celebrated the powerful impact of Brock\u2019s Pakistani students and alumni in shaping the University\u2019s global footprint. Students and alumni, such as former International Student Ambassador<\/a>\u00a0and Accounting graduate Basit Ur Rehman<\/a> (BAcc \u201923), provided valuable insight for the trip.<\/p>\n Guo said the visit reflects Brock\u2019s broader goal of helping students thrive in an interconnected world by deepening its global relationships and helps to position the University for \u00a0sustained, long-term collaboration in the region.<\/p>\n \u201cBeing present on the ground with faculty members matters,\u201d said Guo. \u201cMeeting directly with students, educators, and partners allows us to listen, share Brock\u2019s story in a more meaningful and holistic way, and reaffirms our long-term commitment to Pakistan as a valued partner region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t