Founded in 1993, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is one of the oldest and leading private universities in Bangladesh where academic excellence is a tradition, teaching a passion and lifelong learning a habit. IUB currently has more than 9,800 undergraduate and graduate students and over 13,700 alumni. The students of IUB experience an exciting academic life with copious opportunities to explore and nurture their innate talent.
Live in Field Experience (LFE) is a signature course of IUB. It allows IUB students, most of whom come from urban settings, to have an immersive experience of everyday life in rural Bangladesh. Unique in Bangladesh, the overarching idea, which owes its roots to some of the leading social thinkers of this region, is to bridge the gap in knowledge that an urban student has about their rural counterparts. As part of the LFE, which is a mandatory course, small groups of students (usually 5-10, mix of male and female, and English and Bangla medium backgrounds) spend a certain amount of time at different locations in Bangladesh and experience life in the fields.
IUB Environment Club Hosts Renowned Scientist Dr. Senjuti Saha at "Nature's Route to Health"
13/05/2024
On August 22, 2023, the IUB Environment Club organizing an event titled "Nature's Route to Health - Bridging the Divide," sponsored by Caarmate in collaboration with Project "Arodhya".
The event, which aimed to highlight the interconnectedness of the environment and well-being, took place at the Multipurpose Hall of IUB. This initiative aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 15, and 17, showcasing an innovative approach to addressing health and the environment.
Distinguished guests, including Dr. Senjuti Saha, Director and Senior Scientist at the Child Health Research Foundation and recognized as one of the 100 scientists in Asia, lent credibility to the event. Special guests Ashraful Haque Nobel, an Environment Specialist at USAID Bangladesh, and Dr. K. Ayaz Rabbani, Head of the Department of Environmental Science and Management at IUB, added depth to the discussions.
Mr. Atif M Safi, Head (in-charge) of the Division of Student Activities (DoSA), and Mr. Farhad Hossain, Junior Officer at DoSA, also attended the program. Club President Jannatul Ferdous Mohona hosted the event, enhancing interactivity.
The event drew an engaged audience of students and club presidents, fostering collective learning and motivation through discussions and sessions. The IUB Music Club concluded the event with a performance that resonated with the theme, adding artistic flair to the discourse.
The success of "Nature's Route to Health - Bridging the Divide" reflects the IUB Environment Club's commitment to understanding the relationship between health and the environment. The event's impact will continue to resonate within academic and environmental communities.