Published: 11:55 PM, 16 September 2026
WUB ties up with University of Leeds to advance research capabilities
World University of Bangladesh (WUB) organized a workshop titled "From Collaboration to Publication: Advancing Research Excellence" in collaboration with the University of Leeds, UK, on 15 September 2026 at the Founding Treasurer Morsheda Choudhury Auditorium of WUB.
The workshop was conducted by Professor Dr. Mohammad Faisal Ahammad, Head of the International Business Department, University of Leeds, UK. The program brought together members of WUB's academic leadership, faculty members, and senior students to explore opportunities for strengthening international academic and research collaboration.
The workshop focused on enhancing research excellence and developing effective pathways from academic collaboration to high-quality research publications. Professor Dr. Mohammad Faisal Ahammad shared valuable insights and perspectives on research collaboration, international academic networking, joint publications, and opportunities for strengthening institutional partnerships.
A dedicated discussion session was also held on potential areas of future collaboration between WUB and the University of Leeds. The discussion covered joint research initiatives; co-organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and training programs; joint publications; PhD enrollment and scholarship opportunities; collaborative research funding; and curriculum development.
The program was attended by senior academic leaders of WUB, including Professor Dr. M. Nurul Islam, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor; Professor Zaki Imam, Registrar; Professor Dr. AQM Shafiul Azam, Dean of Academic Affairs and Research and Acting Head, Department of English; Professor Dr. Selim Ahmed, Director, Research and Innovation Center (RIC) and Dean, Faculty of Business Studies; Md. Kamrul Hossain, Joint Registrar; and Mohammed Shaiful Hannan, Joint Controller of Examinations.
