- Public events (lifelong learning)
- Host educational events at university that are open to the general public.
AIUB’s public events program mixes free seminars, cultural learning days and professional clinics that welcome non-student audiences. Typical offerings include career and finance seminars (with partner firms), language and culture festivals, and international admissions briefings, all of which feature publicly shared materials and follow-up resources. Many events are explicitly promoted as open to the community and operate on a free or subsidized basis; where a fee is necessary, hybrid models combine paid certification with free attendance options or scholarships. The design of public events intentionally foregrounds learning outcomes e.g., workshops on research writing include resource lists and tool demonstrations; grant-writing clinics provide templates and checklists; sustainability project presentations include replication notes that community makers can reuse. AIUB also leverages student clubs and faculties to mount repeatable series (programmed events) alongside one-off awareness drives (ad-hoc events). In addition to lectures, events often include practical breakout sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and signposting to campus resources so attendees can continue learning independently. This format supports diverse learners from school students to mid-career professionals and fosters local networks between academics, industry and civic groups. The result is a public events portfolio that strengthens community education, offers multiple entry points to skills development, and keeps attendance low-cost and broadly accessible.
Events and Activities:
Bridging the Gap: Public lecture & Panel (open to community)
A public lecture with Q&A that attracted educators, students and parents; the event included guidance materials and signposted follow-up workshops. Designed as an inclusive public event, it encouraged community participation and dialogue about preparing students for higher education and vocational opportunities. Event reports and recommended reading were posted on AIUB’s site for broader reach.
#PublicLecture #CommunityEngagement #HigherEducation
Financial Literacy & Career Workshop: Open seminar for all
This campus event was advertised to the public, with free attendance and workshops on budgeting, saving and career planning. Practical breakout clinics gave attendees immediate skills and contacts, and recorded segments were subsequently posted for those who could not attend in person. The format supported accessible public participation.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/seminar-on-financial-literacy-and-career-workshop
#PublicSeminar #FinancialLiteracy #Careers
Language Fiesta 2024: Public cultural learning event
A daylong festival opened to the campus and wider community, combining performances, learning pods and language stalls. The event’s learning booths offered informal language practice and signposted free online resources, making it a public event with measurable learning takeaways.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/language-fiesta-2024-
#LanguageFiesta #PublicEvent #CulturalLearning
In Remembrance of Ekushey: Public oratory & discussion
This commemoration included public recitations and an audience discussion segment that encouraged civic learning about language rights and heritage. The event welcomed non-students and local community members, creating a public forum for cultural education and inclusive debate.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/in-remembrance-of-ekushey-by-aoc
#Ekushey #PublicDialogue #CulturalEducation
Translation: Art & Industry: Open workshop
This public workshop explored translation both as a creative art and an industry skill, offering practical exercises and industry insights. The session was relevant to lifelong learners, professional translators, students and community members who wished to build vocational language skills. By combining craft and career orientation, the event opened a window for the general public to engage in continuing education and professional development. Participants were encouraged to continue self-study or enroll in more formal short courses, making this event a gateway for broader lifelong learning and skill development.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/translationartindustrydepartmentenglish
#Translation #PublicWorkshop #ProfessionalLearning
Workshop on “A Systematic Guide on Planning and Writing Fundamental Research Grant Proposals”
This workshop offered practical training in researching, planning and writing grant proposals, a transferable skill useful for academics and community researchers. Designed as a capacity-building session accessible to early-career researchers and the broader public, it functioned as a lifelong learning opportunity helping attendees gain concrete, vocationally relevant skills. The session included templates, step-by-step planning, and common pitfalls. As a public educational event, it encouraged continued professional development and enabled non-students to prepare stronger funding applications for community projects or small research initiatives.
#GrantWriting #ResearchTraining #PublicWorkshop #LifelongLearning
Seminar on “Navigating Higher Education Opportunities at Indiana Tech University”
This seminar provided practical information on international study pathways and partnerships. Open to the general public, it advised prospective students, families and lifelong learners about admissions, articulation agreements and program options. It served as an outreach-style public information session to demystify overseas study options and to provide actionable next steps. The event emphasized accessible information for non-enrolled attendees and encouraged them to use university counseling resources, making it a clear example of public, lifelong learning provision.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/navigatinghighereducationopportunitiesindianatechuniversity11022024
#HigherEducation #StudyAbroad #PublicSeminar #LifelongLearning
Freshman Student Orientation for Summer 2023-24 at AIUB
While primarily for newly enrolled students, orientation activities included open sessions on university services, libraries, and community resources that were accessible and useful to family members and prospective students. These orientation elements function as public-facing information events that can be joined by non-student guests and therefore serve lifelong learning aims, helping attendees learn about academic support, campus labs, extracurricular learning and public resources. The orientation’s open sessions contribute to public understanding of higher education pathways and encourage ongoing learning outside formal semesters.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/freshman-student-orientation-for-summer-2023-24-at-aiub
#StudentOrientation #UniversityResources #LifelongLearning #OpenSession
Webinar on “Engineering Education for Industry 5.0: Are We Ready?”
A public webinar addressing the future of engineering education and industry needs, this online session reached broader audiences beyond campus. The webinar format meant it was open to the general public and lifelong learners seeking professional insights or continuing education. Panelists discussed curriculum innovation, industry-ready skills, and how universities can make training accessible to diverse populations. As an online public event, it removed geographic barriers, expanding AIUB’s lifelong learning reach to alumni, industry professionals and community members keen on staying current with engineering education trends.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/webinar-on-engineering-education-for-industry-50-are-we-ready
#Industry5_0 #EngineeringEducation #Webinar #LifelongLearning
National Round of the 14th Bangladesh Physics Olympiad 2024 held at AIUB
Hosting the national physics olympiad round made AIUB a public hub for advanced STEM learning. The competition invited school students and their mentors — members of the public and community educators — to engage in high-level problem solving and workshops. As a public event, it encouraged lifelong inquiry, raised scientific literacy among young learners, and connected schools with university resources. By opening campus spaces for non-enrolled talent and their teachers, AIUB supported public access to advanced learning opportunities beyond routine curricula.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/national-round-of-the-14th-bangladesh-physics-olympiad-2024-held-at-aiub
#PhysicsOlympiad #STEM #PublicEvent #LifelongLearning
