United International University (UIU) and International Development Enterprises (iDE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research collaboration at the UIU campus in Dhaka’s Madani Avenue on Tuesday.
This MoU will promote collective research and high-quality publications in reputable journals, as well as facilitate cooperative research partnership opportunities between iDE and UIU, according to a press release.
This agreement's overarching goal is to explore high-impact joint venture options between UIU and iDE, particularly in the energy industry.
Sameer Karki, country director, International Development Enterprises (iDE), was present as the chief guest at the ceremony. Md Abdul Moqaddem, treasurer, United International University (UIU), was present as the guest of honour. Karki and Moqaddem signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations.
Prof M Rezwan Khan, executive director of the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR) and former VC of UIU, presided over the ceremony.
The partnership aims to improve Bangladeshi communities' access to and adoption of cost-effective, innovative, and scalable sustainable energy solutions.
By working together, the two organisation hope to empower the community and create sustainable development by upskilling the youth and paving the way for entrepreneurship.
With active financial support from the United Group, the Institute for Advance Research (IAR) of United International University has pioneered the provision of Research and Development (R&D) funds for the researchers to promote quality research activities in research areas and has spent around 70 million taka since 2019.
Additionally, UIU sponsored research funds and partnered with other National and International organisations. Currently, IAR distributes research funds twice a year and has more than 110 active research projects.
The deans of different faculties, heads of different departments, registrar directors, faculty members and high officials of both organisations were present at the programme.
