Office of External Linkages

Overview​

The Office of External Linkages at Rawalpindi Women University was established in May 2022 with the mission to foster meaningful collaborations with national and international institutions. Aligned with the vision of RWU, the office is dedicated to strengthening RWU’s connections with national and international academic institutions, industries, and organizations.

Our goal is to create strategic partnerships that contribute to the University’s growth and global recognition. By actively engaging with key stakeholders, both in Pakistan and abroad, the Office of External Linkages seeks to build a strong network of collaborations that support academic excellence, research advancements, and institutional development.

Through proactive networking and innovative initiatives, we aim to bridge the gap between RWU and external entities, ensuring the University remains at the forefront of higher education and knowledge exchange.

For your Queries Contact us at 051-9291648

Message from Director​

Welcome to the Office of External Linkages at Rawalpindi Women University (RWU).
The Office of External Linkages is deeply dedicated to building impactful partnerships that amplify academic excellence, cutting-edge research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. By forging robust collaborations with prestigious national and international institutions, as well as the industrial and corporate sectors, we bridge the gap between academia and the professional world. In close collaboration with the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), we actively create pathways for our young women innovators to transform their ideas into reality and successfully commercialize their intellectual assets.
Our ultimate vision is to foster meaningful, global alliances that drive institutional. We are committed to equipping our students and faculty members with the advanced knowledge, global skills, and diverse experiences required to thrive and lead in an ever-changing world.
We eagerly look forward to working with our partners to create a lasting impact, driving both the empowerment of women and a brighter, more inclusive future for higher education and society.

 

Services​

The Office of External Linkages at RWU is dedicated to proactively fostering meaningful partnerships and creating impactful opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Our key roles/services include:

  • Establishing Collaborations: Initiating and executing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with national and international academic institutions, industries, and organizations to enhance RWU’s academic and professional standing.
  • Strengthening Institutional Linkages: Developing strategic connections with educational and research institutions to advance RWU’s mission in education, research, and innovation.
  • Capacity Building: Organizing professional development programs, specialized training sessions, and skill-building workshops for faculty, administration, staff, and students.
  • Academic Exchange & Partnership Programs: Facilitating faculty and student exchange programs, visiting scholar opportunities, joint research collaborations, cultural exchange initiatives, and internship placements.
  • Knowledge Sharing & Engagement: Hosting national and international seminars, webinars, conferences, workshops, guest lectures, and online learning sessions to provide global exposure and learning opportunities.
  • Research & Innovation Support: Encouraging interdisciplinary research collaborations and partnerships that contribute to knowledge creation and societal impact.
  • Career & Professional Growth Opportunities: Identifying and disseminating scholarship, fellowship, internship, and funding opportunities for students and faculty to support their academic and professional development.

Through these initiatives, the Office of External Linkages aims to position RWU as a leading institution committed to excellence, innovation, and global engagement.

MOUS OF RWU

1 Punjab Information Technology Board(PITB) 16-May-2017  
2 Assocation for Biorisk Management-Pakistan 15- Jan- 2020  
3 Akhuwat Clothes Bank 27- Jan-2020
4 Read Pakistan Trust 7-Oct-2021
5 Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry 15-Nov-2021  
6 University of Gujrat 30-Dec-2021
7 Women Development Department, Governor of the Punjab(GoPb) 1-Feb-2022
8 Pir Mehr Ali Shah Agriculture University Rawalpindi 22-Feb-2022
9 Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences 15-Mar-2022
10 Iqbal International Institute of Research and Dialogue (IRD) 19-May-2022
11 Higher Education Commission (HEC) 16-Jun-2022
12 Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) 1-Jul-2022
13 Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) 6-Jul-2022
14 Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness(SFEA) 4-Oct-2022
15 Pakistan Girls Guides Association 31-Oct-2022
16 Jamila Sultana Foundation (JSF) 30-Nov-2022
17 Fata University KP 27-Feb-2023
18 Diya Pakistan(DIYA) 6-Apr-2023
19 Aspire Institue 19-Apr-2023
20 Turkish Maarif Foundation TMF) 23-May-2023
21 Women Media Center 5-Jun-2023
22 The Women University Multan 2-Aug-2023
23 All Pakistan Women Universities Consortium (APWUC) (Fatima Jinnah Women University) 2-August-2023
24 University Teknologi Mara, Malaysia 11-Aug-2023
25 University of Okara 17- August-2023
26 PNY Training 26-Sep-2023
27 TEMAR Diagnostics (PVT) LTD 13-Oct-2023
28 Chaaye Khana, 6th Road 20-Oct-2023
29 Punjab Council of Arts Rawalpindi (PUCAR) 6-Nov-2023
30 Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad 14-Dec-2023
31 Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) 22-Dec-2023
32 The National Commission of Human Rights (NCHR) 12-Jan-2024
33 Enablers 3-Apr-2024
34 Rawalpindi Chamber of Small Traders and Small/Industries (RCSTSI) 4-Apr-2024
35 SOS Foundation 10-Jun-2024
36 SHE MEANS WORK (SMW) 3-Jul-2024
37 AEO Pakistan 5-Jul-2024
38 Muslim Youth University 22-Jul-2024
39 Milkar Pakistan 25-Jul-2024
40 National Commission for Human Development 23-Aug-2024
41 Foundation University Islamabad 29-Aug-2024
42 SI-UK (PAK) 9-Sep-2024
43 Iqra University 26-Sep-2024
44 Ihsan Trust 26-Sep-2024
45 ABM 3-Oct-2024
46 Pakistan bureau of statistics 21-Oct-2024
47 Connected Pakistan 18-Nov-2024
48 Inspiring Women 19-Nov-2024
49 Pink Ribbon 11-Dec-2024
50 Mohi Ud Din Islamic University 3-Jan-2025
51 Cyntax Health Pvt Ltd 27-Jan-2025
52 FES 31-Jan-2025
53 The Accountability Lab 24-Feb-2025
54 Punjab Probation and Parole Service (PP&PS)   25-Feb-2025
55 Cities For Children 24-March-2025
56 Paak Fareezah-e-Taleem Foundation 25-April-2025
57 The Spine Times 27-May-2025
58 Ibadat International University Islamabad 27-Jun-2025
59 Comsats University Islamabad (CUI) Fine Arts Dept 08-Jul-2025
60 Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA) 25-Jul-2025
61 Society for Access to Quality Education (SAQE) 25-Jul-2025
62 University of Management & Technology (UMT) 27-Nov-2025
63 Helping Hand for Relief and Development Pakistan 28-Nov-2025
64 Abilities Ignite Education Foundation (AIEF) 10-Dec-2025
65 WWF-Pakistan 08-Apr-2026