BRUR Business Studies faculty hosts research seminar

Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) held a seminar on research methods, idea development and academic publication on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of quality research in higher education.

Titled ‘The Research Roadmap: From Idea Generation to Conceptual Framework, Methodology and Publication’, the seminar was organised by the Faculty of Business Studies at the Marketing Department Gallery in Academic Building-3.

Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies Professor Dr Md Nur Alam Siddique chaired the event, while BRUR Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Showkat Ali attended as the chief guest.

Professor Dr Rakibul Haque, chairman of the Department of Management Information Systems at the University of Dhaka, joined the seminar as the resource person.

He discussed different research techniques, ways to generate research ideas and the steps involved in publishing research papers. His presentation also covered the process of developing a conceptual framework and selecting suitable research methods.

In his speech, the vice-chancellor said quality research was essential for the genuine development of higher education.

He said seminars of this kind helped students develop a research-oriented mindset and gain practical knowledge of different stages of academic research.

“Such seminars play a vital role in fostering a research-oriented mindset among students and equipping them with the necessary skills for every stage of the research process, from generating ideas and developing a conceptual framework to applying appropriate methodologies and achieving publication,” he said.

Professor Showkat Ali also said the university administration remained committed to improving research standards.

He stressed that stronger research was necessary for the university to remain competitive in the present world.

Faculty members and students from departments under the Faculty of Business Studies attended the seminar.