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 the MoU on behalf of their respective universities. Dr. Md. Zulfiqur Rahman, Registrar of UIU, Head of Dept. along with the faculty members and high officials were present in the program.
Through this MoU, OSL-DU and UIU will be able to collaborate on research projects, publish their findings in respected journals, and promote joint research. Faculty from the research departments of both universities will get funding for their studies.
The Institute for Advance Research (IAR) of United International University has pioneered the provision of Research and Development (R&D) funds for the researchers to promote quality research activities in research areas and has spent more than 50 million taka since 2019. This is thanks to the United Group’s active financial support, which has helped the Institute for Advance Research (IAR) of United International University. In addition, UIU supported research through sponsorship and collaborated with other national and international organizations. There are currently more than 80 active research projects at IAR, which distributes research funding twice a year.