- Public resources (lifelong learning)

- Provide free access to educational resources for those not studying at the university.

- Free courses leading to certificate or award

- Free access to campus facilities and equipment

- Free access to online resources

AIUB continues to expand free and low-barrier educational resources that serve learners beyond enrolled students. The university’s departments routinely publish slide decks, reading packs, and curated link lists from workshops and seminars (for example the research writing and grant-proposal workshops), enabling independent learners to access core materials online. Initiatives such as the sustainability project and translation workshops have produced practical documentation and recommended open tools that community members and practitioners can reuse; the sustainability project explicitly shared lab summaries and replication notes as public learning artifacts. Departments also coordinate with campus bodies, Institute of Continuing Education and the Learning Development Center, to offer scheduled short courses, career guides and recorded sessions that lead to participation certificates without degree enrollment. The placement office and partner organizations regularly point external learners to campus labs and library resources on request, and student clubs frequently provide open tutorials and recorded sessions (e.g., programming and research writing clinics). Taken together, these efforts provide free courses leading to certificates or awards in many cases, free access to online teaching materials, and pathways to use select campus facilities and equipment for community projects when feasible. The approach prioritizes inclusivity and practical skill development: materials and event write-ups are indexed on the AIUB site, and many workshops are intentionally repeatable or scheduled on a programmed basis so that non-students can plan attendance. This blend of open digital resources, occasional facility access and certificate-linked short courses strengthens AIUB’s role as a lifelong-learning hub for the wider public.

AIUB Institute of Continuing Education: https://ice.aiub.edu/about-us

Events and Activities:

Bridging the Gap: Preparing the Next Generation for Higher Education and Beyond, Insights from AIUB Chairman

This public talk highlighted AI literacy, project-based learning and school–university linkages, and pointed attendees (students, teachers, parents) to curated reading lists and online guides produced after the session. Contact points for campus labs and the learning-development team were shared so non-students can request resource packs or join recorded seminars. The session deliberately aimed to make guidance and preparatory materials available for the broader public and prospective learners, enabling practical, low-barrier study preparation outside regular enrolment.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/bridging-the-gap-preparing-the-next-generation-for-higher-education-and-beyond--insights-from-aiub-chairman

#AIUB #LifelongLearning #PublicResources #AIliteracy

Seminar: Financial Literacy & Career Workshop (OPA & FBA with Shanta Asset Management)

This open seminar combined practical personal-finance modules with a resource pack (slides, readings, budgeting templates) posted for public download after the event. Attendees, students and community members, received certificates, and the placement office provided links to free online financial courses and campus library pages. The resources were designed so non-students can follow up independently, fulfilling the aim of offering free educational materials that support financial capability outside degree programs.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/seminar-on-financial-literacy-and-career-workshop

#FinancialLiteracy #OpenResources #CommunityLearning

Workshop: “First Steps in Research: Research Paper Writing for Beginners” (AIUB Computer Club / CETL)

This beginner workshop supplied slide decks, sample templates and a reference list of freely available research tools (Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Elicit) and published them for public access. The hands-on session and follow-up materials enable self-directed learners to practise academic writing without formal enrolment, and the department indicated future recorded sessions so external participants can use them as ongoing resources. Participants received attendance certificates and guidance on free online investigation tools.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/workshop-titled-first-steps-in-research-research-paper-writing-for-beginners

 #ResearchSkills #OpenAccess #SelfStudy

Workshop: “A Systematic Guide on Planning and Writing Fundamental Research Grant Proposals”

This capacity-building workshop shared a public proposal template, sample budgets and checklists for applicants. AIUB circulated the materials online so external researchers and practitioners can reuse them; the facilitating faculty also listed open funder portals and best-practice resources. The availability of these practical documents supports independent learning and project design outside the degree pathway, serving as free technical resource material for community researchers and NGOs.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/workshop-on-a-systematic-guide-on-planning-and-writing-fundamental-research-grant-proposals

 #ResearchFunding #OpenMaterials #CapacityBuilding

AIUB Sustainability Project: LDPE Recycling for 3D Filament (QS Reimagine shortlisting)

The sustainability project published summary notes and lab procedures as teaching artifacts to encourage replication. By making project outputs and process notes available online, AIUB enabled public reuse of applied research materials — a practical resource supporting vocational makers and community workshops in sustainability and low-cost fabrication. These accessible outputs act as an educational resource beyond campus and are suitable for self-study or community makerspaces.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-earns-qs-reimagine-education-shortlisted-badge-for-sustainability-project

 #Sustainability #OpenResearch #Makerspace

Language Fiesta 2024: curated reading lists & resources

Beyond performances, the Department of English compiled language-learning reading lists, recommended online exercises and a short resource pack shared after the festival. These materials were posted for public access and targeted teachers, community learners and hobbyists seeking free language practice and cultural learning guides. The festival’s public resources helped attendees continue learning independently and signposted further campus language supports.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/language-fiesta-2024-

 #LanguageLearning #PublicResources #Culture

Translation: Art and Industry: workshop materials & glossary

The translation workshop distributed a short reading pack, a bilingual glossary and links to free corpora and lexica. These practical resources were made available online so freelance translators, teachers and community learners can access them after the session, a reusable public resource that supports vocational interest and independent skill development without formal enrolment. Certificates of participation were issued to attendees.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/translationartindustrydepartmentenglish

 #Translation #OpenTools #ProfessionalSkills

Study Tour: Department of Economics (shared briefs & recommended readings)

The study tour to Jahangirnagar University included an activity brief and reading recommendations distributed to visiting students and made available online. AIUB posted the tour notes and suggested comparative resources for anyone interested in inter-university learning. By publishing the tour brief and sources, the department provided a small but practical public learning resource for schoolteachers, students and community educators.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/study-tour-by-the-department-of-economics

 #StudyTour #PeerLearning #OpenBriefs

Career & International Study Clinic: Navigating Higher Education Opportunities (Indiana Tech and EducationUSA)

This open information session provided downloadable checklists, application guides and links to scholarship portals for public use. The event materials were shared publicly for prospective international applicants and advisers, functioning as a practical online resource for those planning study abroad without enrolling at AIUB. The follow-up resource pack supports self-directed planning and application readiness.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/navigatinghighereducationopportunitiesindianatechuniversity11022024

 #StudyAbroad #PublicGuides #Admissions

Health Awareness Materials: Cervical Cancer Awareness & Vaccine Info

Event materials, FAQs and vaccination guidance from the cervical cancer awareness and vaccination drive were compiled and posted so community members can access health education resources and practical guidance on vaccination pathways.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/cervical-cancer-awareness-program-at-aiub

 #HealthEducation #PublicResources #CommunityCare

Official Inauguration of Campus-Wide Free Student Wi-Fi at AIUB

AIUB launched campus-wide free Wi-Fi, providing students and the general public with free access to online resources and research materials, supporting lifelong learning. The initiative ensures that all users, including non-enrolled learners, can access high-speed internet for educational purposes, research, and skill-building. The free connectivity complements workshops and online course participation, enhancing digital literacy. By offering open access to campus facilities and resources, AIUB strengthens its commitment to inclusive public resources for lifelong learning and helps democratize knowledge for those beyond formal enrollment.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/official-inauguration-of-campus-wide-free-student-wi-fi-at-aiub

#AIUB #DigitalLearning #FreeWiFi #LifelongLearning

Workshop on AI Tools in Research

 The workshop introduced participants to AI tools for research, providing free access to software, online platforms, and learning materials. Open to both students and external learners, it emphasized lifelong learning through skill enhancement in AI-driven academic practices. By offering resources freely and practically applying AI, AIUB ensures equitable access to knowledge beyond campus, supporting both beginners and professionals. The event strengthens public resources by bridging technological knowledge gaps and equipping participants with competencies essential for academic and professional growth.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/workshop-on-ai-tools-in-research

 #AIinResearch #EdTech #AIUB #LifelongLearning

Webinar: Mastering Literature Review in Research – Some Moves that Matter

The webinar provided strategies for conducting effective literature reviews, evaluating sources, and synthesizing knowledge for research excellence.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/webinar-on-mastering-literature-review-in-research-some-moves-that-matter

 #LiteratureReview #ResearchWebinar #AIUB #LifelongLearning

Workshop – Intro to Git: Unfold the Secrets of Git

Students learned version control with Git, covering repositories, commits, and collaborative workflows, essential for software development and research projects.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/workshop---intro-to-git-unfold-the-secrets-of-git

#Git #CodingSkills #AIUBWorkshops #LifelongLearning

Workshop on Arduino’s MKR Family and IoT Development

Students explored Arduino MKR boards and IoT development, learning to create connected devices and prototypes for smart technology applications.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/workshop-on-arduinos-mkr-family-and-iot-development

#Arduino #IoT #AIUBTech #LifelongLearning