Seminar – School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Nov 24

IUB Hosts Seminar on Major Challenges of Dhaka

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Global Studies & Governance (GSG) Program organized a daylong seminar on 18 November, 2019 on sustainable urban planning titled "The New Megacity: for Whom" in collaboration with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), UNESCO, and IHE DELFT. Four University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) professors including the Dean, School of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs presented their research papers. Another four professors from Wageningen University, Netherlands also presented their research papers on various urban issues. Professor Imtiaz A. Hussain, Dean (Acting) School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, IUB, Dr. Marufa Akhter, Assistant Professor, (GSG) and Lecturers Hossain Ahmed Taufiq (GSG), Jessica Tartila Suma (Media and Communication) [...]

Aug 06

Dept of Media and Communication and CSSR host Session on PhD Education in the U.S

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To encourage and guide young scholars, the Department of Media and Communication (DMC) and the Center for Social Science and Research (CSSR) organized a talk on “Pursuing PhD Education in the U.S: Opportunities for Bangladeshi Young Scholars”. The program addressing the Lecturers and prospective PhD candidates of Independent University, Bangladesh was held on July 29, 2019. The talk was conducted by Dr Abu Naser, Assistant Professor, California State University, Bakersfield. He outlined the admission procedures and primary requirements for PhD admission in the U.S along with responding to various queries from the audience. Dr Naser served as a Senior [...]

May 14

Dept of Media and Communication Hosts Round-table discussion on ‘Current State of Film Education in Europe and Asia’

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Department of Media and Communication in collaboration with the Embassy of Germany in Bangladesh organized a Round-table discussion on 'Current State of Film Education in Europe and Asia' on the 9th of May, 2019. German filmmaker Micheal Kotowski served as the speaker at the discussion where he focused on the European context of film education. Prof. Zakir Hossain Raju, Head of the Department of Media and Communication; Haider Rizvi, Professor and renowned filmmaker; Masihuddin Shaker, renowned filmmaker and Course Director at Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute (BCTI) and Tamara Kabir, Culture and Education officer, Embassy of the Federal Republic [...]

May 14

DEPT OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION HOSTS ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION ON ‘CURRENT STATE OF FILM EDUCATION IN EUROPE AND ASIA’

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Oct 23

Seminar on ‘female stereotypes and retelling myths’

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A Seminar on ‘Female Stereotypes and Retelling Myths’ was held at IUB on Monday, October 22, 2018. The event was organized by the Department of Social Science and Humanities where Dr. Debalina Banerjee from Vidysagar Evening College, University of Calcutta, India presented the Keynote Paper. Dr. Mahbub Alam, Dean, SLASS at IUB welcomed Dr. Banerjee to the University. Mr. Nazir Ahmed, Head, Department of Social Science and Humanities, IUB, inaugurated the session. Among others, Dr. Gauranga Chandra Mohanto, Additional Secretary, Dr. Razia Sultana Khan, Professor, Department of English and Modern Languages, IUB and other members of the faculty and [...]

Oct 08

Seminar on Tigers in Sundarbans

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Department of Social Sciences and Humanities of SLASS at IUB organized a Seminar on “Tigers in Sundarbans” on October 7, 2018 at its own campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. IFIC Literary Award winning tiger expert, Khasru Chowdhury was the Keynote Speaker of the program. Professor M. Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB chaired the Seminar and delivered valuable speech. The event started with a welcome address given by Dr. Mahbub Alam, Dean of SLASS. Nazir Ahmed, Assistant Professor of the Department also spoke in the program. Based on his research experience, Khasru Chowdhury highlighted prevailing environment for the flora and fauna in [...]

Jul 08

Student selected for the 2018 Korean Government Invitation Program (KGIP)

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Synthia Kainath Nur, student of Media and Communication department from Independent University, Bangladesh has been selected for the 2018 Korean Government Invitation Program (KGIP) for students from partner countries. She has been chosen by the recommendation of Professor Zakir Hossain Raju, Head of Media and Communication department. KGIP is a short-term training program, taking place in Korea, managed by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea. It is a multi city tour whose goal is to provide the opportunity to experience and understand Korean culture at first hand with the [...]

May 05

RJ Sharmeen Speaks at SLASS, IUB

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RJ Gazi Sharmeen Ahmed, Head of Program, ABC Radio 89.2 has shared her experience with the IUB students at the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS). To motivate and encourage the students, Ms. Sharmeen has highlighted the best part of her media experiences, challenges and the relevance of her profession to society at large. This is an initiative to enhance the relationship between the University and the industry. Earlier, Dr. Mahbub Alam, Dean of SLASS welcomed the audience and introduced the speaker. Among others, Mr. Nazir Ahmed, Head of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities [...]

Sep 26

Seminar on ‘Mediation – an Alternative to Litigation’ held at IUB

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The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a Seminar on "Mediation – an alternative to litigation: A way forward in conflict resolution for the new millennium' on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at IUB campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. Barrister Dr. Mohamed M. Keshavjee was the Keynote Speaker of the Seminar. Dr. Keshavjee is an internationally recognized specialist on cross cultural mediation and he has trained over a thousand mediators in some 25 countries of the world. He is an author of 3 books and was awarded with the prestigious Gandhi King Ikeda Peace [...]

Aug 04

“Legend of the Loom” documentary screened at IUB

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The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized screening of documentary film “Legend of the Loom” on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at its own campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. Mr. Saiful Islam, a researcher and CEO of Drik, working with Drik-Bengal Muslin was the Key Speaker at the session. The documentary film was based on a research project revealing the golden era of Muslin and the facts behind the extinction of it and revival of Muslin in Bangladesh. In his speech, Mr. Islam mentioned that the objective of this research was an attempt of [...]

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