AIUB hosts Let’s Talk with EU Ambassador H E Michael Miller

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) proudly hosted a special "Let's Talk with the EU Ambassador" event on April 29, 2025, at the university's campus.

The event featured His Excellency Mr. Michael Miller, the Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh.
Themed "EU-Bangladesh Relations in a Changing World: Youth Perspectives on Partnership and Progress," the event provided an engaging platform for AIUB's Young Future Leaders, where students and faculty members from various departments participated in a roundtable discussion with the EU Ambassador. Key topics discussed included Education and Skills Development, Climate Action and Green Transition, Governance, Democracy and Human Rights, and Global Security and Contemporary Challenges. Following the roundtable, the AIUB Performing Arts Club (APAC) honoured the EU Ambassador with exceptional performance.

Ms. Jui Chakma, Programme Manager for TVET and Erasmus+ at the EU Delegation to Bangladesh, also attended the event and shared valuable insights into the vast array of opportunities available under the Erasmus+ scholarship program.
The event was graced by the university's top leadership, including Ms Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Mr Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member of the Board of Trustees; Ms Shania Abedin, Member of the Board of Trustees; Professor Dr Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor; Professor Dr Md Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Gp Capt (Retd) Dr Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan, Registrar; and Dr S A M Manzur H. Khan, Proctor. Deans, Associate Deans, Directors, and senior officials of AIUB were also in attendance.

During the official meeting with H.E. Mr Michael Miller, key topics for future collaboration between AIUB and the European Union were discussed, including expanding academic cooperation through greater participation in Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and Jean Monnet programs, alongside two-way student and faculty mobility to strengthen climate and research collaboration via joint platforms on sustainability and environmental law; reduce barriers to mobility and deepening cultural and educational ties.
This event highlighted AIUB's ongoing commitment to fostering global academic relations and providing a platform for youth engagement in international policy and cooperation.