Resource Unit, School of General Education, Brac University

21/02/2024

The Resource Unit at the School of General Education, Brac University, wishes all a very happy International Mother Language Day.

ব্র্যাক বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের স্কুল অফ জেনারেল এডুকেসন অন্তর্ভুক্ত রিসোর্স ইউনিটের পক্ষ থেকে সকলকে মহান আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবসের শুভেচ্ছা।

01/01/2024

On behalf of the Resource Unit at the School of General Education, Brac University, we wish everyone a very happy new year!

24/10/2023

On behalf of the Resource Unit, we wish everyone a happy Durga Puja! May this auspicious time bring good health, happiness and prosperity to all!

রিসোর্স ইউনিটের পক্ষ থেকে সবাইকে দুর্গাপূজার প্রাণঢালা শুভেচ্ছা! এই মহোৎসবের লগ্ন সবার জন্য সুস্বাস্থ্য, সুখ এবং সমৃদ্ধি বয়ে আনুক!

06/08/2023

The Resource Unit, School of General Education, is organizing a workshop on "Understanding the Differences Between Book 'Reviews' and 'Summaries'" for Bracu students from all undergraduate levels. This workshop aims to help the participants gain a better understanding of the difference between analytical and descriptive writeups to enhance academic excellence .

Please note that the workshop can only accommodate a limited number of participants. So, please register at your earliest convenience.

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxj_-xKihedlOfNr6h7TK_AsC5GbngzOK4fq4UV551Ujcs1g/viewform

05/07/2023

On the 15th and 21st of June 2023, the Resource Unit at the School of General Education organized a workshop on Paraphrasing and Plagiarism. The event was held in both the Savar and Mohakhali campus of Brac University and saw participation from students of various departments. The workshop aimed to educate students about the basic idea of paraphrasing and effective techniques that they can adhere to avoid plagiarism which shall eventually raise the caliber of their academic writing skills and enhance critical thinking abilities. Through interactive games, the students engaged in discussions surrounding plagiarism and paraphrasing while they shared their personal experiences and opinions about this matter.
The workshop was a success as it provided an opportunity for the students to have an deeper insights and hand on exercise on their strengths and weaknesses of academic writings related to plagiarism and paraphrasing. The event also provided a platform for students to interact with their peers from different departments, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration and learning. Overall, the workshop was an enriching experience for the participants.

18/06/2023

The Resource Unit, School of General Education, is organizing a workshop on plagiarism and paraphrasing for Bracu students from all undergraduate levels. This workshop aims to help the participants gain a better understanding of what paraphrasing is and how to do it in order to avoid plagiarism and enhance academic integrity. The workshop includes paraphrasing exercises, and hence, will be a hands-on learning experience.

Please note that the workshop can only accommodate a limited number of participants. So, please register at your earliest convenience. The registration link closes at 3.00pm on Tuesday, 20th June.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/one4GkuBpVE4pmJA8

07/06/2023

We are delighted to announce that the Resource Unit is organizing a workshop on paraphrasing for the RS students.

This workshop aims to help the participants have a better understanding of what paraphrasing is and how to do it.

The workshop includes paraphrasing exercises, and hence, will be a hands-on learning experience.

Note that the workshop can only accommodate a certain number of participants. So please register to book your seat. You can register using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mwSnf6r44HirbJGQyY0ikeU5J5vQfqyf4CIIhRnoCm8/edit?ts=647ee48b

Please find the details of the workshop in the attached poster.

06/06/2023

Introducing the core part of our Resource Unit!!!!
Meet our Teaching Assistants (TA) and Student Tutors (ST) of Summer2023 who go above and beyond to ensure seamless learning and academic writing experience for the students. Welcome our dedicated team and let us know how they have helped you in your journey so far!

29/03/2023

Resouce Unit congratulates Halima Hasin, Mashaekh Hassan, Pinak Sarkar, Rubaiyat Zaman, জামি উল আলম , the TA’s of School of General Education, BRAC University as they received their convocations on 20th March, Monday, at the 15th Convocation of Brac University. We applaud them on their individual achievements and wish them all the best in their journeys ahead.

08/03/2023

The 8th of March marks International Women’s day, symbolizing and making people aware of the ongoing struggle for equal rights for women. The day is celebrated globally for cherishing and recognizing the contributions of women in different aspects of life including social, economic, familial, cultural, political spheres and so much more. Despite taking on different roles simultaneously just like men, women are still deprived of equal respect, dignity, appreciation, and equity in their life.

In 2023, we are reflecting on how important it is to . Equality is good, but equity is even better. Given the different circumstances of each and every individual, equality does not always indicate equity. Hence, it is important for everyone to be able to recognize where equity can be enabled, and seek inclusivity.

The Resource Unit wishes each and every woman they work with, have come to know, and have simply crossed paths with a Happy Women’s Day. We hope you continue to seek equality and equity in society and be always surrounded by like-minded people who also strive to enable that world for you!

01/03/2023

On the 23rd of February 2023, the Resource Unit at the School of General Education organized a workshop on writing, titled "What Language Means to You" in celebration of International Mother Language Day. The event was held in the auditorium of Brac University and saw participation from students of various departments. The workshop aimed to highlight the significance of language in one's day-to-day life and the expression of ideas through various forms of language. Through interactive games, the students engaged in discussions surrounding language and shared their personal experiences related to the same.
The workshop was a success as it provided an opportunity for the students to reflect on their relationship with language and its impact on their lives. The event also provided a platform for students to interact with their peers from different departments, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration and learning. Overall, the workshop was an enriching experience for the participants and achieved its objective of creating awareness and appreciation for the importance of language.

07/02/2023

Submission Deadline: 15 February 2023

Call for Papers
Bangladesh Beyond 50: Quest for Inclusive Development

The school of General Education (henceforth GenEd) is pleased to announce a young scholars’ seminar (YSS), which is meant to be interdisciplinary, interactive, and inspiring for the youth. The seminar is open to graduate students, budding researchers and other early career scholars.

The submissions are encouraged, but not limited to the following themes and
topics:
Theme 1: Economic Growth and Social Changes
Topics: Employment, Skill Development, Development trends, and Labour and Wages

Theme 2: Culture and Inclusivity
Topics: Religion, History, Ethnicity, Cultural Values, Class Struggle

Theme 3: Policy and Governance
Topics: Education Policy, Social Inclusion, Local Governance, Internet Governance, Policy Paradigms

Theme 4: Climate Change, Resilience and Sustainable Development
Topics: Environmental Justice, Water Management, Sustainable City

Theme 5: Gender Justice and Empowerment
Topics: Women empowerment, patriarchy, gender inequality, mother and child health

Theme 6: Civic Participation and Democracy
Topics: Popular movements, social movements and mobilization, activism culture

Theme 7: Youth Trends
Topics: Education, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Engagements

Theme 8: Emerging Technologies and 4th Industrial Revolution
Topics: Social Impact of AI, Blockchain, 5G, VR and Extended Reality, Digital Future

Submit your extended abstract not less than 1000 words to [email protected] before 15 February 2023.