Published : 17 Aug 2026, 01:46 AM
Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:33 AM
East West University (EWU) has hosted a seminar on research and higher education opportunities in Japan, bringing together a delegation of Japanese academics and education professionals to guide Bangladeshi students.
The Department of English at EWU, in association with the Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB), organised the seminar titled "Unlock Your Global Future: Research & Study in Japan" on Sunday at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium.
Prof Mohammed Farashuddin, chairperson of EWU's Board of Trustees, was in attendance.
Prof Shams Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of EWU, chaired the event.
Japanese speakers included Prof Shinjiro Ogita of Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Prof Hiroki Hamada of Okayama University of Science, and Associate Prof Miwa Abe and Visiting Prof Yoshio Maeda of Tokai University.
The sessions covered English-taught degree programmes, Japanese language preparation, research proposal writing, and how to approach potential university supervisors.
Speakers also discussed Master's and PhD pathways, academic careers, and employment opportunities in Japan.
An open Q&A session allowed students and faculty to interact directly with the visiting academics.
