About HEART
A public-sector autonomous academy of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the professional development of college faculty and staff.
Who We Are
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Academy of Research & Training (HEART) is a public-sector autonomous organization established by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to provide pre-service and in-service professional development programs for teaching and managerial staff of government colleges under the Higher Education Department. It also serves as a platform for academicians and students to publish their research in quality journals, supporting capacity building in higher education across the province.
What We Do
At the Higher Education Academy of Research & Training (HEART), we conduct professional pre-service and in-service training programs designed to build the skills and competencies of faculty, academic managers, and support staff working in government colleges under the Higher Education Department. HEART organizes structured courses, workshops, seminars, and capacity-building activities aimed at improving teaching practices, academic leadership, and administrative effectiveness. We also support educational research and scholarly publication, helping academicians and students produce and publish quality research work. Through these initiatives, HEART strengthens the overall quality of higher education and research culture across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Our Vision
KPHEART envisions becoming a premier academic excellence center, advancing faculty competence, research-driven pedagogy, ethical scholarship, and institutional resilience across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It promotes inclusive higher education, harassment awareness, and women property rights advocacy within progressive learning ecosystems, supporting sustainable intellectual growth and professional academic leadership.
Our Mission
The mission of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Academy of Research and Training is to provide structured, high-quality professional development programs that strengthen teaching competence, research capacity, and institutional effectiveness across government colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. We are committed to promoting continuous learning, academic leadership, and ethical standards through innovative, research-based training initiatives. The academy also strives to create a safe and respectful educational environment by raising awareness about protection against harassment and supporting the safeguarding of women’s property rights.