The Office of External Affairs (OEA) at North South University (NSU) organized a seminar titled "Vice-Chancellor's Meet and Greet with International Students and Faculty Members" on Thursday.
The event provided a platform for the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, to engage with international faculty and students, discussing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the university’s internationalization efforts.
During the seminar, Prof Chowdhury underscored NSU's commitment to attracting more international students and faculty from neighbouring Saarc (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries.
"We are actively working to facilitate scholarships for deserving students from abroad and to address challenges such as visa processing difficulties," he said.
He also highlighted the importance of fostering a diverse academic community, encouraging current international students to connect with their communities to expand NSU's global outreach.
Dr Samiksha Koirala, director of external affairs at NSU, elaborated on the OEA's ongoing initiatives to globalise the university.
"Our mission is to create a truly international campus by bringing together diverse perspectives. We welcome students to collaborate with us to further enhance NSU’s global footprint," she said.
Dr Norman K Swazo, director of the office of research, addressed the infrastructural challenges that international faculty and researchers encounter regarding work permits and visas.
"We acknowledge the challenges, particularly in visa and work permit processing, and are committed to finding solutions. These efforts will benefit international faculty and make NSU a more attractive destination for global talent," he said.
The seminar concluded with an interactive session, allowing international students and faculty members to share their experiences and concerns, fostering a collaborative dialogue on how NSU can better support its global community.
