Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
The University of Dhaka’s alignment with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure demonstrates a commitment to fostering sustainable development through education, research, and strategic collaboration. DU’s contributions to industry, innovation, and infrastructure include:
Shaping Future Leaders
- Postgraduate and Short-Term Programs at IIT:
- Advanced postgraduate diploma programs and specialized short-term courses offered by the Institute of Information Technology (IIT) focus on:
- Advanced data analytics and visualization.
- Enterprise-level office applications.
- Modern database management methodologies.
- Emerging technological paradigms.
- These initiatives equip students with industry-relevant skills, preparing them for the challenges of sustainable industrialization and technological innovation.
- Advanced postgraduate diploma programs and specialized short-term courses offered by the Institute of Information Technology (IIT) focus on:
- Internship Programs at cBLAST:
- The Center for Bioinformatics Learning Advancement and Systematics Training (cBLAST) organized structured internship programs in 2023. Interns gained hands-on experience, contributed to content development, and data analysis, and co-authored publications.
Innovative Solutions for Tomorrow
- Innovative Research Projects by cBLAST:
- Notable research initiatives included:
- Metabolite Profiling: Studying salt stress response in rice to improve agricultural resilience.
- Genomic Decoding: Unveiling fungal genomes to understand their ecological roles.
- DNA Marker Development: Collaborating with the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), funded by the World Bank, to develop stress-tolerant rice varieties using advanced genome-assisted breeding techniques.
- These projects emphasize innovation in biotechnology, agriculture, and ecosystem sustainability.
- Notable research initiatives included:
- Publications and Collaborative Output:
- Research findings have been published in impactful domains, contributing to knowledge advancement and aligning with sustainable industrial practices.
Sustainable Campus and Practices
Sustainable Green Business Advocacy:
- The Dhaka University Energy Institute organized a seminar on ‘Sustainable Green Business’ as part of Bangladesh Sustainable Energy Week 2023. This initiative highlighted eco-friendly industrial practices and innovation. https://www.du.ac.bd/du_post_details/post/18089
- Infrastructure Development:
- Investments in computational facilities and collaborative research partnerships, such as the BRRI project, position DU as a leader in advancing infrastructure for innovation and resilience.
Empowering Communities for Change
- Entrepreneurship Development and Support:
- The Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Centre, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP), implemented:
- Advocacy and support programs for over 700 graduates through focused group discussions, facility visits, and expert problem-solving sessions.
- Continuous support provided by the Entrepreneurship Support Cell (ESC) enabled young entrepreneurs to enhance business operations and problem-solving capabilities, fostering a robust entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- The Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Centre, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP), implemented:
- Engagement with Stakeholders:
- cBLAST internships and collaborative research projects extended opportunities to students and researchers, strengthening partnerships between academia, industry, and community stakeholders.
