AIUB participates in QS higher Education Summit
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American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) participated in the QS Higher Education Summit: Asia Pacific 2026, held in Indonesia.
The university took part in the summit to highlight the international recognition and potential of higher education in Bangladesh. It aims to strengthen international academic collaboration and expand global partnerships.
The summit was held from November 3 to 5 at the Bali International Convention Center. This year’s theme was “Advancing Education for Purpose and Impact.”
Higher education leaders, policymakers and academics from different countries attended the summit. Discussions covered various aspects of internationalization of higher education, innovation, research and effective global partnerships.
The AIUB delegation included its founding member and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Istiak Abedin. He is also the Secretary General of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB).
Other members of the delegation included AIUB Board of Trustees member Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna and Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Saiful Islam.
Caroline Noel Zita Lamagna, Deputy Director of the Office of Planning and Development and Senior Assistant Professor; Mashiur Rahman, Director of Rankings and Global Engagement and Senior Associate Professor; and Md. Abu Mia Akand, Head of the Public Relations Department, were also part of the delegation.
AIUB represented Bangladesh as part of the Bangladesh Pavilion at the summit. Through its participation, the university highlighted various aspects of the international recognition and potential of higher education in Bangladesh.
Following the opening ceremony, Istiak Abedin and Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna participated in a discussion on the changing landscape of higher education and purpose-driven international engagement.
Meanwhile, Professor Dr. Saiful Islam attended an academic session that discussed emerging trends and various challenges in higher education.
The Bangladesh Pavilion was inaugurated by QS Vice President Dr. Ashwin Fernandes in the presence of the Bangladeshi delegation.
One of the key activities of the summit was a meeting between the AIUB delegation and QS officials.
During the meeting, they discussed the possibility of organizing a QS event hosted by AIUB in Bangladesh and the necessary preparations for the initiative.
They also exchanged views on strengthening institutional collaboration and exploring opportunities for joint initiatives in the future.
Throughout the summit, the AIUB delegation engaged and exchanged views with representatives from various universities and educational institutions across the Asia-Pacific region.
The discussions focused on academic partnerships, joint research, faculty and student exchange programs, and potential Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
AIUB’s participation is part of its ongoing efforts to expand its international network and enhance its global recognition.
The university believes such initiatives will play an important role in building meaningful academic partnerships, promoting the internationalization of higher education in Bangladesh and strengthening global collaboration.
