The School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) of Southeast University (SEU) organised a two-day International Inter-University Faculty Development Programme on 27–28 October 2026 to promote responsible governance and ethical practices in higher education.

The programme, themed “Excellence in Responsible Governance and Ethics in Higher Education,” was held at the Multipurpose Hall of the university’s Tejgaon campus in Dhaka and brought together academics and scholars from Bangladesh and abroad in a hybrid format, according to the press release.

Southeast University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Yusuf Mahbubul Islam attended the programme as chief guest. He inaugurated the event, while Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr M Mofazzal Hossain was present as guest of honour.

Prof Dr Mohammed Shamsul Hoque, dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, delivered the welcome address, while Prof Md Serajul Islam, dean of the School of Business Studies, delivered the vote of thanks.

Experts from Globethics, a Geneva-based international organisation dedicated to ethical practices in education, conducted the training sessions.

Prof Rajula V, director of the South Asia Centre for Globethics, introduced the organisation and highlighted its activities and initiatives.

V Mutthu Ruben, associate professor and holistic education development coordinator associated with Christ University and Globethics headquarters in Geneva, conducted the training sessions for faculty members.

The programme focused on strengthening responsible governance, promoting ethical standards and encouraging institutional accountability.

It also allowed participating faculty members to exchange knowledge, experiences and best practices with academics from different universities and countries, supporting professional development and ethical practices.