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Oct122022 by News DeskNo Comments

Fourth Huawei ICT Academy in JUST

The localized leading global ICT solutions provider, Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited, has signed an MoU with Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) to establish an ICT Academy there. The aim of this ICT academy is to facilitate the country’s ICT ecosystem and create opportunities for the students by developing their industry-oriented knowledge and ICT skills. The MoU was signed through an event held at the JUST campus on 12th October 2022. Deans of different faculties, Chairmans of the departments, and Heads of several offices of Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), along with High officials from Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited, were present in the event. This ICT Academy is designed to equip students with advanced ICT knowledge and necessar...

Sep162022 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB organizing its Fifth ‘ULAB Literary Salon’

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The Department of English and Humanities at ULAB is going to host the Fifth ‘ULAB Literary Salon’ showcasing a discussion on one of the most pressing issues of our time: freedom of expression on 17 September at the ULAB Research Building, Dhanmondi. Media persons and media houses across South Asia have, besides being bullied by censorship, come under outright attack by both state and non-state actors. Free speech and liberal opinion are threatened as never before. To discuss these issues, the fifth ULAB Lit Salon brings together a diverse group of experts drawn from the policy and its practice, publishing, and media: Khushi Kabir, coordinator of ‘Nijera Kori’, Trustee of the Centre for Policy Dialogue and among Bangladesh’s best-known advocates for human rights; Himanjali Sankar, Edi...

Sep152022 by News DeskNo Comments

Free advice session for students on higher education in the UK

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Bangladeshi students will get free suggestions to prepare themselves for accessing UK education in a better way. This program will start online in November. Study Group is offering three additional weeks of life and study skills for students starting at thirteen of its International Study Centres and Colleges in January 2023 – through the introduction of an early program start date of 28th November 2022. It will support a successful progression through the illustrious pathway program and into their chosen degree programs. No extra tuition fee will be charged to the students for this arrangement. Students will benefit from an additional three weeks of teaching focused on three key areas: orientation, practical support, and academic and digital skills. Mark Cunnington, Chief Learning E...

Sep132022 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB hosted a Seminar on Intelligent Virtual Agents for Education, Training and Health

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School of Science & Engineering of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized a Seminar titled "Intelligent Virtual Agents for Education, Training and Health" on 12 September 2022 at ULAB Campus. The seminar was facilitated by Professor Deborah Richards from the School of Computing and Senior Lecturer Dr. Nazmul Huda from the School of Engineering of Macquarie University, Australia. The guests were welcomed by the Treasurer, Deans of different Schools, registrars, and Heads of different Departments. Prof. Deborah emphasized the importance of learning recent AI technologies since upcoming technologies are evolving around AI and Virtual agents. She also welcomed ULAB School of Science & Engineering graduates to explore Macquarie University research funds in the menti...

Sep82022 by News DeskNo Comments

UIU Debate Club became Champion in the 6th Gold Bangladesh National Debate Fest 2022

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United International University Debate Club (UIUDC) became Champion in the Martyred Dr. Shamsuzzoha Memorial 6th Gold Bangladesh National Debate Fest 2022. The fest was held on 2-3 September 2022 at Rajshahi University. Prof. Golam Shabbir Sattar, Honorable Vice Chancellor of Rajshahi University was present as the Chief Guest and handed over the Champion trophy to the winning teams. Prof. Md. Sultan-Ul-Islam, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Rajshahi University was present as the Special Guest. Among others, Prof. Dr. Pradip Kumar Panday, Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Prof. Dr. Md. Rabiul Islam, Dept. of Social Work, University of Rajshahi and Tasmia Haque, President, Gold Bangladesh were present in the program. A team of three members from UIUDC participated in this fest. They a...

Aug272022 by News DeskNo Comments

Edinburgh International Culture Summit organized in partnership with British Council

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The British Council has partnered with the sixth Edinburgh International Culture Summit, is being held on the occasion of Edinburgh’s 75th anniversary as a Festival City at the Scottish Parliament from August 26-28, 2022. K M Khalid, Minister of State, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, is representing Bangladesh at the grand cultural exchange. The summit aims to offer a unique and global opportunity to inspire a positive change and lasting impact through cultural policy and investment. The event’s overarching theme reflects one of the major concerns of our time - Culture and a Sustainable Future. Partners of the event, including the British Council, Edinburgh International Festival, Scottish Parliament, and the Scottish and UK Governments, have welcomed artists, Culture Ministers, and gl...

Aug272022 by News DeskNo Comments

UIU received the ‘World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies’ Innovation Award 2022

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A research Project “SirriS- Smart Solar Irrigation System” developed by the Centre for Energy Research of United International University (UIU) received the ‘World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies’ Innovation Award 2022 on August 17, 2022, in Istanbul, Türkiye. The Team leader and principal investigator of the research pilot project Mr. Shahriar Ahmed Chowdhury, Director, Centre for Energy Research of United International University received this award. Smart Solar Irrigation System (SirriS) is a smart, automated field water irrigation system based on solar energy. The system consists of smart field parameter sensors like soil moisture, water level, PH sensors, bi-directional communication system, IoT and artificial intelligence-based decision-making system along with a mobile...

Aug252022 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB holds Scholarship Award Ceremony

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The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) held a Scholarship Award Ceremony on 24 August at the ULAB Permanent Campus in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, with Professor Dr. Biswajit Chanda, Member, UGC as the Chief Guest and Mr. Omar Faruque, Director-Private University Division, UGC as the Special Guest. Professor Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor, ULAB has the welcome address. Crests and certificates were given to 163 students who received scholarships valued at Tk 95 Lac in total. ULAB provides a range of merit-based scholarships that include Named Scholarships, Vice-Chancellor’s Honor List, and Dean’s Honor List. In addition, full scholarships are given to children of Freedom Fighters, and meritorious but poor students from remote areas. Sixty-five percent of all ULAB students receive scholar...

Aug242022 by News DeskNo Comments

Programming Contest held at Eastern University

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The 37th Programming Contest occurred on 23rd August 2022 at Eastern University (EU). It was Two hours long contest from 9.30 to 11.30 am. The program was arranged by Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) department and supported by Eastern University Computing Club. Competitive programming is a mind sport usually held over the Internet or a local network, involving participants trying to program according to provided specifications. Contestants are referred to as sports programmers. After a tough fight, the EU Dragons team consisting of Ahsan Amin, Abdul Kayum & Raju Molla clinched the title of the Champions. Team Amra Tinjon consisting of Mahjabin Binte Mannan, Rudro Pandit & Dewan Monjur Elahi Choyon came up as the first Runner. The second runner-up position went to the...

Aug162022 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB and U.S. Embassy Conduct Joint First Aid Training

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The United States Pacific Command Augmentation Team (PACOM) conducted a 'Train the Trainer' First Aid Responder seminar for the ULAB staff. Now the ULAB staff understand crucial skills needed to respond to various medical emergencies and will be able to teach the ULAB community these skills to promote a safer environment on campus. Since December, The United States Pacific Command (PACOM) Augmentation Team from the Embassy of the United States of America in Bangladesh has been leading first aid training at ULAB. Through the training ULAB staff learned several life-saving techniques including controlling bleeding, treating burns and snake bites, providing CPR, and much more. As a result of this training, ULAB will have a pool of first aid trainers and responders available on campus at al...