AIUB hosts talk with EU Ambassador Michael Miller

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) hosted a special event titled "Let's Talk with the EU Ambassador", featuring Michael Miller, the Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, at the university's campus on April 29.

Themed "EU-Bangladesh Relations in a Changing World: Youth Perspectives on Partnership and Progress", the event provided an engaging platform for AIUB's young future leaders, where students and faculty members from various departments participated in a roundtable discussion with the EU Ambassador. Key topics discussed included education and skills development, climate action and green transition, governance, democracy and human rights, and global security and contemporary challenges. Following the roundtable, the AIUB Performing Arts Club (APAC) honoured the EU Ambassador with a special performance.

Also present at the event was Jui Chakma, Programme Manager for TVET and Erasmus+ at the EU Delegation to Bangladesh, who shared valuable insights into the wide array of opportunities available under the Erasmus+ scholarship programme.

The event was graced by the university's top leadership, including Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member of the Board of Trustees; Shania Abedin, Member of the Board of Trustees; Prof. Dr Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr Md Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Gp Capt (Retd) Dr Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan, Registrar; and Dr S A M Manzur H Khan, Proctor. Deans, associate deans, directors, and senior officials of AIUB were also in attendance.

During the official meeting with Michael Miller, future collaboration between AIUB and the European Union were discussed, which may be implemented by expanding academic cooperation through greater participation in Erasmus+, Horizon Europe and Jean Monnet programmes, strengthening climate and research collaboration via joint platforms on sustainability and environmental law, reducing barriers to mobility, and deepening cultural and educational ties.

The event highlighted AIUB's ongoing commitment to fostering global academic relations and providing a platform for youth engagement in international policy and cooperation.