Pathways to world rankings for private universities in Bangladesh
A review of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings indicates that the number of Bangladeshi universities in the rankings are increasing.
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Can academia learn from cricket?
Both cricket and academia remind us that every match, every research paper, every innings, and every research presentation is a part of a larger journey.
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Troubled: Mental health challenges of our school children
Unfortunately, a child suffering from mental health issues is often told, “get over it” or “it’s all in your head.”
5m ago
Is more research funding the answer?
An enduring buzz in academia is that it requires political connections to advance in one’s career. This is a fundamental concern.
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Chhayanaut at 60: In remembrance
I am profoundly grateful to the institution which helped me evolve both as a music lover and as a human being.
8m ago
The need for a clear research agenda
It goes beyond providing research funding and serves as a guiding framework, enabling the institutions to align research goals with broader national and global priorities.
11m ago
Why students are unsatisfied with Bangladeshi higher education
Does student satisfaction matter?
1y ago
A call for leadership training
Teaching-learning is tethered sadly to lectures and rote learning where students engage in little analysis, synthesis or application.
1y ago
April 29, 2023
What makes a great university?
A great university inspires and prepares students for a rich and fulfilling experience in a changing and challenging world.
April 25, 2023
What is a good university administration?
Efficient and effective management of a university’s major resources is typically considered the major roles of the administrators.
April 19, 2023
Educators are in need of ethical guidelines
For teaching to be considered a noble profession, Bangladesh needs a strong and ethically driven education system today.
April 12, 2023
Counselling: An urgent need for university students
The kind of indifference and apathy with which mental health is treated is appalling and poses a great threat to the future of our students.
April 8, 2023
What is a great curriculum?
A great curriculum enables a society to pursue its needs and aspirations.
April 5, 2023
Pessimism, indecisiveness: A worrisome state of university students
Fear of failure and negative thoughts affect a student’s life, academics, and career prospects immensely.
March 31, 2023
What makes great research?
Research cannot flourish in an environment where critical enquiry is severely discouraged.
March 29, 2023
University students’ struggle with concentration and self-worth
A recent survey explores the barely traversed topic of depression among university students in Bangladesh.
March 21, 2023
A journey into students’ mental health
Many students are in a state of relentless self-criticism, haunted by poor grades and past failures.
March 11, 2023
Deciphering the student-learner
What makes a good student? A definitive answer to this question is difficult.
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