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Sep202023 by News DeskNo Comments

A roundtable discussion at UIU

The Department of Civil Engineering of United International University (UIU) organized a roundtable discussion session titled “Accelerating progress towards reaching SDG6 sanitation target in Bangladesh: role of universities” in partnership with International Training Network, BUET (ITN-BUET) yesterday at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor (In-Charge), United International University presided over the ceremony. The welcome address was delivered by Prof. Dr. Afzal Ahmed, Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering, UIU and a keynote speech was presented by Prof. Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman, Dept. of Civil Engineering, UIU in the session. The country's renowned academics and WASH sector experts took part in the roundtable discussion, among others...

Sep182023 by News DeskNo Comments

GIS Encouraged students to take collective responsibility for upholding World Peace

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Inspired by the theme ‘Action For Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals’, Glenrich International School (GIS) Recently organized a seminar on the occasion of World Peace Day to inspire its students to take individual and collective responsibility for fostering peace. The seminar was held on 5 September at Glenrich’s premises located at Satarkul (Badda) in the capital. Ghulam Sumdany Don, a bona fide corporate trainer, was present at the seminar as the guest speaker. Students of Grade 1-8 took part at the seminar. From Glenrich, Najma, Head of Primary section, was present at the event who provided a brief overview of the UN Peace Day and its significance for the students. Ghulam Sumdany Don, the Chief Inspirational Officer of Don Sumdany Facilitation and Consultancy, has been offering ...

Sep142023 by News DeskNo Comments

MoU signing between CAIR, UIU and Nodes Digital Ltd. for Research Collaboration

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) of United International University (UIU) and Nodes Digital Ltd. for research collaboration yesterday at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka- 1212. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor (In-Charge), United International University (UIU) presided over the ceremony. Professor Emeritus Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Executive Director of IAR & Former VC of UIU, Mr. Md. Abdul Moqaddem Treasurer of UIU, Mr. Shovan Samaddar, Managing Director, Nodes Digital Ltd. and Ms. Sanjana Rizvan, Senior Business Development Manager, Nodes Digital Ltd. were present in the program Prof. Dr. Salekul Islam, Director, CAIR, UIU and Dr. Md. Rashedul Hoque, Director, Nodes Digital Ltd...

Sep102023 by News DeskNo Comments

MSJ Alumni Formation Summer 2023

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The Alumni Formation event for the summer’23 of the Media Studies and Journalism Department (MSJ) of University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) was organized at the ULAB’s Permanent Campus on 8th September, Friday. Professor Jude William R. Genilo, Pro-Vice Chancellor congratulated the graduates upon completion of their journey and handed over the certificates. In his speech, he talked about the challenges the graduates had to overcome in their journey. He said, “It isn’t always easy to commit in this program because of internships and other projects, but it is something that interconnects us with each other. Attitude is what counts the most. If you are egoistic, then you cannot build interpersonal relationships easily”. The event was transitioned with the alumni registration and “Lett...

Sep72023 by News DeskNo Comments

WICBBDB 2023 Workshop held at UIU

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A Workshop on International Conference on Bangabandhu and Digital Bangladesh (WICBBDB 2023) was held yesterday at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka-1212 from 9:00 AM to 6.00 PM. The workshop is poised to be an enriching platform that fosters the professional growth of aspiring researchers across a diverse array of research domains. The objective is to provide an avenue for dedicated and young researchers to enhance their expertise, broaden their knowledge, and refine their skills. The papers have been submitted through CMT System. Each paper was then reviewed by our expert reviewers and finally 33 papers have been accepted for presentation in 6 technical sessions. Among them 03 papers received Best Paper Awards. Other than technical sessions, there were also 01 keynote talk ...

Sep42023 by Rezaur Rahman RizviNo Comments

MoU signing between UIU and OSL-DU for Research Collaboration

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between United International University (UIU) and Department of Organization Strategy and Leadership, University of Dhaka (OSL-DU) for research collaboration on 03September 2023 (Sunday) at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka- 1212. Prof. Dr. Muhammad ShariatUllah, Chairman, Department of Organization Strategy and Leadership, University of Dhaka was present as the Chief Guest in the ceremony. Prof. Dr. Md. AbulKashem Mia, Vice Chancellor(In-Charge), United International University (UIU) was present as the Guest of Honor. Prof. Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Executive Director of IAR & Former VC of UIUpresided over the ceremony. The Executive Director of IAR, UIU and Chairman, Dept. of Organization Strategy and Leadership, DU signed th...

Aug312023 by News DeskNo Comments

British Council introduces first-ever GREAT Talks in Bangladesh focusing on climate change

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The British Council curated the first-ever GREAT Talk sessions in Bangladesh to discuss and explore discourse aimed at tackling the pressing challenges of climate change. The GREAT Talks sessions on climate change were part of a series that started in India on 24 August and closed in Bangladesh on 31 August. GREAT Talk is a lecture series that celebrates UK professionals from diverse areas, including technology, arts, film, scientists, science communicators, environment, design and creative industries, sports, space, and politics. It is a part of the GREAT Campaign, the UK government's initiative to promote the UK internationally as a GREAT place to visit, study and do business. In Bangladesh the GREAT Talk sessions were held at the North South University and the British Council's audito...

Aug302023 by News DeskNo Comments

Seminar on ‘Exploring Smart Grids, Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy’ held at UIU

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Smart Grid Solution: Empowering the Future of Power Distribution – with this motto a Seminar on ‘Exploring Smart Grids, Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy’ was held yesterday at 2:30 PM at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka. The Seminar was organized by Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) and Co-Funded by the European Union (EU) and AFD. The facilitated by Centre for Energy Research (CER) of United International University (UIU) and the implementing partner NKSoft Corporation, USA. Mr. Bikash Dewan, Managing Director of Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Abdul Alim, Project Director, CSCSG, DPDC, Vidussi Chiara, Programme Manager of EU, Chassatte Benoit, Country Director of AFD were present as the Special Gu...

Aug282023 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB-GED organized seminar on Sufism of South Asia

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The Department of General Education (GED) of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized a Seminar titled “How circumstances changed the attitude of intellectuals towards South Asian Sufism” on August 22, 2023. The Keynote was given by Dr Amit Dey who is Asutosh Professor of Medieval and Modern Indian History, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India. The Seminar started with a welcome speech by Professor Dr. Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor ULAB. The speaker Amit Dey in his speech focused on the process of interpreting sufism which kept on changing due to changing socio economic and other developments. At the last stage, the discussion became livelier through the question and answer session of the distinguished scholars, anthropologists, researchers, guests, ULAB fa...

Aug262023 by News DeskNo Comments

HSC students can NOW directly join LSE-directed University of London degrees at UCB in Dhaka

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Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner of University of London, had an Open Day on August 26, 2023 with Dr James Abdey of the London School of Economics as guest of honour. Hundreds of talented and aspiring young students joined the event held at the UCB campus in Gulshan Avenue, to learn about the full three year UK degree programmes that will be available at UCB from September. The objective of the University of London Open Day event was to introduce students to the BSc degrees in Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Economics, and Finance, now available at Universal College Bangladesh. All these degrees are under the academic direction of the London School of Economics and students will be able to complete all three years of the UK degrees at the UC...