ULAB and ACU Explored New Avenues for International Collaboration in Higher Education

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) hosted a significant meeting with representatives of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) at its campus on May 11, 2026.

The ACU delegation was led by Professor Colin Riordan, Secretary General and CEO of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), and Ms. IkitaPokharna, Membership Engagement Lead, South Asia, Membership, Programmes and Development, ACU.

The meeting was attended by Professor ShamsadMortuza, PhD, Vice Chancellor of ULAB; Professor Jude William Genilo, PhD, Pro Vice Chancellor; the Registrar; Deans of various faculties; Heads of academic departments; and senior administrative officials of the university.

During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on ULAB’s engagement with the ACU and explored potential areas of mutual collaboration in alignment with the ACU Charter and their shared commitment to internationalization, academic partnerships, and the advancement of higher education across the Commonwealth.

Speaking about the meeting, ULAB Vice Chancellor stated, “This engagement with the Association of Commonwealth Universities marked an important step in strengthening ULAB’s international outlook.  We believe that closer cooperation with the ACU will open new avenues for our students and faculty members and further enhance ULAB’s contribution to higher education and global knowledge sharing.”

The discussion created opportunities for ULAB and the ACU to work together on a range of educational initiatives. The participants expressed optimism that such collaboration would contribute significantly to expanding opportunities for ULAB students and faculty members in higher education, research, academic mobility, professional development, and doctoral studies.