ULAB hosts ACU delegation to discuss international collaboration

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) hosted a delegation from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) at its campus to discuss opportunities for collaboration in higher education.

The ACU delegation was led by Colin Riordan, secretary general and chief executive officer of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and Ikita Pokharna, membership engagement lead for South Asia, according to a press release.

The meeting was attended by ULAB Vice-Chancellor Shamsad Mortuza, Pro-Vice Chancellor Jude William Genilo, the registrar, deans of various faculties, heads of academic departments and senior administrative officials.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ULAB’s engagement with the ACU and explored potential areas of collaboration in line with the ACU Charter and their shared commitment to internationalisation, academic partnerships and the advancement of higher education across the Commonwealth.

Speaking about the meeting, Shamsad Mortuza said, “This engagement with the Association of Commonwealth Universities marked an important step in strengthening ULAB’s international outlook. We believe that closer cooperation with the ACU will open new avenues for our students and faculty members and further enhance ULAB’s contribution to higher education and global knowledge sharing.”

According to the university, the discussion focused on opportunities for cooperation in higher education, research, academic mobility, professional development and doctoral studies.

Participants expressed optimism that future collaboration would expand opportunities for ULAB students and faculty members and strengthen international academic engagement.