The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) hosted a high-level consultation session with Grace Mukumpa, fulbright specialist and programme analyst, at the Chancellery Meeting Room on Sunday.
The consultation was organised as part of an initiative of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to develop a national policy framework for joint partnerships and dual degree programmes in higher education, reads a press release.
ULAB Vice-Chancellor Shamsad Mortuza underscored the university’s ongoing commitment to building a globally competitive academic and research environment.
The meeting was also attended by Pro-Vice Chancellor Jude William Genilo, Treasurer Professor Milan Kumar Bhattacharjee, Registrar Lt Col Md Foyzul Islam (retd), along with deans of various faculties, heads of departments, and senior administrative officials.
Grace Mukumpa presented the objectives of the UGC initiative and facilitated discussions on dual degree models, credit transfer systems, quality assurance mechanisms, institutional readiness, governance structures, and international collaboration.
Following the consultation with university leadership and academic stakeholders, she also conducted a focused group discussion with ULAB students to gather their perspectives on internationalisation, global learning opportunities, student mobility, and international higher education partnerships.
During the session, ULAB presented its internationalisation initiatives and institutional experiences as a case example, highlighting global partnerships, student mobility programmes, and international collaborations.
The consultation provided a platform for dialogue among policymakers, university leaders, academics, administrators, and students, contributing to the ongoing development of a national framework aimed at supporting quality international partnerships and strengthening Bangladesh’s higher education sector.
