IQAC, NUB Organizes Seminar on Building a Globally Leading University

The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Northern University Bangladesh (NUB), with the support of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), organized a thought-provoking seminar titled “How to Build a Globally Leading University: Insights, Strategies and Visions for the Future of Higher Education” on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.

The Vice Chancellor of Northern University Bangladesh, Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman, attended the seminar as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Terry Alford, Professor and Associate Director at Arizona State University (ASU), USA, delivered the keynote address.

Professor Alford shared valuable insights on academic excellence, research and innovation, industry collaboration, interdisciplinary education, and global engagement. He also highlighted the growing importance of the semiconductor industry and emphasized the role of universities in preparing skilled graduates for a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

The seminar reflected NUB's continued commitment to academic excellence, quality enhancement, research, innovation, international engagement, and preparing students for the evolving global knowledge economy.