BRAC University (BRACU) recently hosted a meeting with the University of Reading (United Kingdom) at its campus to explore potential academic collaborations in education and research, according to a statement.
The two institutions exchanged information, discussed shared priorities, and expressed mutual interest in collaborating across a wide range of academic disciplines.
Dr. Caroline Baylon, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Reading, emphasised the institution's extensive experience in transnational education.
Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar, VC of BRACU, highlighted the importance of joint degree programmes. He expressed the hope that such international academic engagements would help strengthen the university's institutional capacity.
Key attendees from BRAC University included Board of Trustees Member Sadaf Saaz Siddiqui, Pro-VC Professor Arshad Mahmud Chowdhury, Treasurer Ariful Islam, Registrar Dr. David Dowland, BRAC Business School Dean Professor Mujibul Haque, School of Life Sciences Assistant Dean Professor Aparna Islam, and Department of Biotechnology Chairperson Dr. Iftekhar Bin Naser.
The delegation from the University of Reading was led by Professor Sarah Cardey, Director of Internationalisation at the School of Agriculture, Policy, and Development; Professor Simon Mortimer, Head of the School for Agriculture, Policy, and Development; and Ashley Burke, Head of Global Partnerships.
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