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Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development, Pakistan Our official channel: AKU-IED develops leaders, generates knowledge and builds educational capacity.

Welcome to the official page of AKU's Institute for Educational Development, Pakistan. It stands as a centre of distinction for:

developing teachers, teacher educators, education managers, researchers and policy makers as exemplary leaders to improve the quality and delivery of education;

generating theoretically sound and contextually relevant knowledge to transform educational practices and policies; and,

implementing innovative and inspiring models of school improvement and educational reform in the under-served and hard-to-access areas.

We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our team and conduct independent research within their announced theme, al...
22/09/2026

We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our team and conduct independent research within their announced theme, aligned with the Institute's strategic priorities.
As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, the successful candidate will take ownership of their research agenda by planning, collecting, and analyzing data, and sharing findings through reports, presentations, and at least one manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed journal.
Working closely with their host mentor, the fellow will co-develop and submit at least one grant or funding proposal to support their research. The fellow will also contribute to the academic life of the Institute by delivering teaching sessions or providing academic support as needed, and by presenting their work at least once through the Institute's seminar series.
Above all, the Institute expects the fellow to actively participate in its academic and research activities, contributing to a vibrant and collaborative scholarly community. In return, the Institute offers the opportunity to develop and lead an independent research agenda, mentorship and collaboration with experienced researchers, and a dynamic and supportive research environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application, including a research statement, CV, and contact information for references.

For further information and application please visit
https://tinyurl.com/yz9ca6ee

Call for Abstracts: Deschooling as Provocation – Reimagining Education within and beyond SchoolsSymposium at AKU-IED, Ka...
22/09/2026

Call for Abstracts: Deschooling as Provocation – Reimagining Education within and beyond Schools

Symposium at AKU-IED, Karachi | March 26, 2027

Abstract Deadline: October 31, 2026

Modern schooling systems were largely shaped by industrial and colonial models. While these systems expanded access to education, they also narrowed its purpose - reducing learning to credentialing and compliance rather than creativity, care, and liberation. Particularly, over roughly the last 50 years, the economic aim of education has increasingly overshadowed its other aims, from personal fulfillment to active citizenship. In many parts of the world, schooling systems increasingly prioritise competition, productivity, and measurable outcomes over human development, ethical reflection, and social justice.

Join educators, researchers, artists, and community changemakers at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development for a one-day symposium that dares to reimagine the idea of education.

We invite conceptual papers, research studies, institutional case studies, and video/poster presentations that engage with thinkers like Illich, Freire, Tagore, hooks, and Nyerere, or share experiments that worked (or didn’t).

Let’s dare to reimagine, and build futures of learning that are more humane, equitable, and transformative.

For further details and requirements visit

https://tinyurl.com/3p7889ne

What kind of educational leadership is needed to prepare future citizens for an uncertain world?As rapid technological c...
21/09/2026

What kind of educational leadership is needed to prepare future citizens for an uncertain world?

As rapid technological change, social transformation, environmental challenges, and shifting global realities reshape the lives of young people, schools have an increasingly important role to play in fostering agency, critical thinking, democratic participation, and social responsibility.

Join Dr. Nazim Aman, a specialist in Citizenship Education, for an engaging workshop on:
Schools and the Making of Future Citizens: Citizenship Education for Uncertain Times

📅 September 29, 2026�🕓 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM�📍 Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED)

Designed for academic leaders, heads of department, head teachers, and school principals, this session will invite participants to rethink the role of schools in preparing young people for an increasingly complex future.

🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/nGqw1PivJswFnLp7A
�📌 Registration closes: September 27, 2026

What does quality early childhood development look like in practice, and how can educators create meaningful learning ex...
21/09/2026

What does quality early childhood development look like in practice, and how can educators create meaningful learning experiences from the very start?

Join us for the next session of Batein Kitaab Ki, a book talk series by the AKU-IED Library, featuring Yasmeen Mehboob and Dr. Kausar Waqar.

The authors will discuss their recently published training manual, Introduction to Early Child Development (ECD) through an Integrated Approach for Education: Training Manual for ECD Educators, and share insights on strengthening early years learning through integrated, child-centred approaches.

📅 Friday, September 25�🕓 4:30–5:30 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming educators, students, researchers, and practitioners to this engaging conversation.

No registration required. Open to all!


The project aims to develop a Teacher Career Pathway and Promotion Framework that provides clear, merit-based, and perfo...
17/09/2026

The project aims to develop a Teacher Career Pathway and Promotion Framework that provides clear, merit-based, and performance-oriented progression routes for teachers. The framework further works in linking teachers career progression with their classroom performance; allowing for dual pathways to excel as a teacher or leader; integrating evidence of teacher’s performance indicators; improving teachers motivation; and introducing teaching licenses.
In short that aim of the framework is to establish a system of transparent, competency-based career system for the teachers of Balochistan.

There are three job opportunities for this project

Senior Assistant - Karachi
Senior Assistant - Quetta
Research Specialist

For further details related to each designation and application link, please visit:
https://tinyurl.com/yz9ca6ee

This certification offers a practical, grounded approach to neurodiversity. We'll look at measuring growth, not speed. W...
17/09/2026

This certification offers a practical, grounded approach to neurodiversity. We'll look at measuring growth, not speed. We'll examine the assumptions that shape our responses. And we'll leave with strategies that actually work in real-world settings.

Because every child deserves to be met where they are.

4 days left to register!

Register Today!
https://tinyurl.com/5bz4uemz

We are seeking a Senior Assistant to support a project focused on developing a structured, inclusive, and low-literacy-f...
17/09/2026

We are seeking a Senior Assistant to support a project focused on developing a structured, inclusive, and low-literacy-friendly parental engagement curriculum and supplementary learning materials. These resources are intended to help parents and caregivers support children's early learning, school readiness, and holistic development in ECE and Grades 1–2.

The Senior Assistant will provide general and academic administrative support for IED's project activities, which are coordinated from Karachi and implemented in Balochistan in collaboration with the Government of Balochistan (PMU-BESP).

The position requires a candidate with strong administrative and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and supporting project operations across locations.

For further details and application
https://tinyurl.com/yz9ca6ee

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support an initiative focused on developing an inclusive, low-literacy-...
17/09/2026

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support an initiative focused on developing an inclusive, low-literacy-friendly parental engagement curriculum and learning materials. This project aims to empower parents and caregivers to actively support children's early learning, school readiness, and holistic development in ECE and Grades 1–2.

Management of internal and external coordination, develop and enforce communication protocols, and provide operational support to ensure smooth project implementation. Key responsibilities also include designing and implementing progress monitoring tools, managing and analysing project data, and assisting the Project Lead in preparing periodic and special reports.

The ideal candidate requires strong coordination, data management, and reporting skills, with a commitment to advancing inclusive early childhood education.

For further details and application link please visit:
https://tinyurl.com/yz9ca6ee

15/09/2026

What does meaningful inclusion look like in practice?

For Ayesha Shahid Mahmood, Assistant Manager, Special Education Needs, and a behavioural therapist, inclusion begins with recognising that every learner experiences the world differently and deserves opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed in ways that honour their strengths.

Drawing on her professional experience supporting diverse learners and families, Ayesha reflects on the importance of moving beyond awareness to create learning environments where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Her experience reinforces an important truth: when educators, parents, therapists, and institutions work together, inclusion becomes more than an aspiration. It becomes a reality that unlocks opportunities for every learner.

As Ayesha reminds us, inclusion is a shared responsibility. We invite educators, parents, practitioners, and institutions to join us in creating learning environments where every learner feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Applications for Cohort 2 are now open.

Apply now:
https://tinyurl.com/3p2ymmhp

We are proud to celebrate Kiran Zubair, M.Ed. (2012), AKU-IED alumna, and Communication Specialist, TIC, Human Rights De...
14/09/2026

We are proud to celebrate Kiran Zubair, M.Ed. (2012), AKU-IED alumna, and Communication Specialist, TIC, Human Rights Department, Government of Sindh, for her contribution to the review and refinement of Pakistan’s National Action Plan for Human Rights (NAP-HR) 2026.

Developed by the Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with UNDP Pakistan under the EU-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II Project, the NAP-HR 2026 provides a comprehensive roadmap for advancing human rights across Pakistan, including emerging priorities such as digital rights and climate change.

Congratulations, Kiran, on being part of this important national policy process and contributing to a more inclusive, rights-based and equitable Pakistan.

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