UCBD hosts Monash University experts to enhance academic excellence

Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD), the exclusive partner of Monash University in Bangladesh, recently organised “Meet the Experts Behind the Excellence from Monash”, offering students direct engagement with Monash academic experts.

The visiting Monash delegation featured key international representatives, including Alphonsa Fidelis Pakiam, Head of South Asia & Western Europe, International Marketing and Recruitment, Monash University, Australia; Daniel Lum, Senior Executive of International Recruitment and Development at Monash University Malaysia; Asha Balaji, Recruitment and Partnerships Specialist for Monash Engineering; Justin Burnell, Student Recruitment Manager for the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University Australia; and Azra Karim, In-Country Manager for Bangladesh.

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The delegates engaged in comprehensive discussions with UCBD faculty and leadership, focusing on academic excellence, global education standards, and collaborative development. A major highlight was the exclusive one-to-one counselling sessions, where Monash representatives provided tailored academic and career guidance to both current UCBD students and prospective external candidates.

Highlighting the significance of the initiative, the senior leadership team of UCBD stated, "Our partnership with Monash University enables us to bring world-class educational guidance directly to students in Bangladesh. Hosting this delegation reflects our commitment to providing global exposure and creating clear pathways to academic excellence."

Alphonsa Fidelis Pakiam added, "We are delighted to connect directly with the talented students at UCBD. Providing prospective students with personalised academic counselling helps ensure they are well-prepared to navigate their international higher education journey successfully."

Concluding the event, Kingshuk Gupta, COO and Prof. Muhammad Ismail Hossain, Provost of UCBD, formally thanked the delegation for their invaluable insights and presented them with special UCBD souvenirs as a token of appreciation.