The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) is proud to announce the 10th Inter-University Student Conference and Cultural Competition, scheduled to take place from Thursday to Friday.
The event, organized by the Department of English and Humanities (DEH), promises to be an insightful exploration of the theme "Language Weaponization and Socio-Political Change."
The first and only one of its kind, the DEH Inter-University Student Conference and Cultural Competition has become an annual highlight in the academic calendar, providing a platform for students from universities all across Bangladesh to engage in scholarly discourse and creative expression.
In its tenth iteration this year, the event has expanded to include 28 universities from six districts (including Dhaka), with participants presenting academic papers on Day One, competing for the prestigious Best Paper Award and teams contending for the coveted Champion’s Trophy in the Cultural Competition.
An added dimension to the annual event is an Art Exhibition which will showcase talents from six universities.
The conference aims to explore the diverse ways in which language is weaponized and how socio-political changes are shaped, represented, and influenced through literature, language, linguistics, cultural studies, communication studies, translation studies, and digital humanities.
Students from universities across Bangladesh will present their research to share their insights into these dynamic and thought-provoking themes.
The Cultural Competition, a vibrant component of the event, invites students to express their ideas creatively, fostering teamwork, leadership, and friendly competition. It provides a platform for participants to explore diverse artistic expressions, bringing their interpretations of these themes to life.
To ensure fairness and transparency in the adjudication process, academics from non-participating universities will assess the academic papers and the performances as usual.
Chairman of the UGC Bangladesh, Prof SMA Faiz, will grace the prize giving and closing ceremony as the Chief Guest.
The ceremony, scheduled for Friday at 4pm, will be the culmination of two days of academic and creative exploration with hopes to build connections among the young participating scholars.
