Campus Life

Campus Life

The end of conventional student politics and the systems that are replacing them

We asked around campuses of different universities and tried to find out why student politics failed, how it became a tool for violence, and what are the systems replacing them.

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Life as a Researcher at MIT and Princeton

MIT is dead set on making magnetic fusion work soon. As exciting as that prospect may seem, it is also anxiety-inducing. 

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Post quota movement campus: What do the students expect from their university campus?

How will these students feel safe on campus upon their return?

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Dengue and its ramifications in student dormitories

Dengue fever generally peaks around the rainy season in Bangladesh. As such, highly populated areas face a greater risk of a dengue epidemic.

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Sexism in our universities: A sobering reality

Women continue to face biases in education despite increased participation.

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Why IUT is called “red heaven”

Tranquil is probably the best way to describe the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) campus.

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The state of on-campus journalism

Student run newspapers serve as watchdogs, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct within the university community.

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The Joy of Finding Supportive Teachers

The pivotal role that teachers play in shaping our lives often goes underappreciated

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North South University and its fascination with flash mobs

In a campus dominated by deadlines and lectures, these impromptu performances serve as a breath of fresh air, injecting a sense of surprise and creativity into the daily lives of students. 

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In pictures: Why CUET is called “green heaven”

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), one of the most prestigious engineering universities in Bangladesh, is renowned not only for its academic excellence but also for the vast abundance of greenery it holds in every corner of its premises. This lush greenery has earned CUET the nickname “the green heaven”.

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How to get to BRAC University’s new campus by bus

Buses to take to get to BRACU's new campus.

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Fashion meets art through trash at ULAB’s Trashion Show

The Department of Media Studies & Journalism (MSJ) at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organised “Trashion Show” – a fashion show where students crafted different outfits and accessories using recycled waste materials.

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BRAC University's move to Merul Badda: Students reflect on Mohakhali memories

As BRAC University (BRACU) begins shifting to its new campus in Merul Badda, students reflect upon their time at Mohakhali – the university’s home for over two decades.

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The implications of grade boundaries on students

University grading scales are far more complicated, with numerous positive and negative grades alongside letter marks.

1y ago

Why campuses are important for university students

As a student of BRAC University (BRACU), a university that is yet to move to a permanent campus, the importance of having a campus became clearer to me through the sheer irony of writing this article.

1y ago

What to expect from a Communications degree

Communication entails more than just speaking and listening; it also entails crafting messages that resonate with a variety of audiences, understanding communicators' psychology, and staying current with new trends and technologies.

1y ago

The importance of counselling in universities

Taking the first step in seeking help is the hardest part. But once you start, life starts getting easier as you go.

1y ago

Letters from readers – July 20, 2023

This is what readers had to say this week.

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