American International University–Bangladesh co-organized the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Education (ICSE 2026) through the Office of Research and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, held on 05 August 2026 at the Mandarina Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The conference was organized by the Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts (FELA), INTI International University, Malaysia, and hosted by the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), Colombo, Sri Lanka. Under the theme, "Reimagining Inclusive and Future-Ready Education: Innovations, Technologies, and Transformative Practices," the conference brought together researchers, academicians, educators, policymakers, and industry professionals from around the world to exchange ideas, present innovative research, and strengthen international academic collaboration in sustainable education. The collaboration was coordinated by Prof. Dr. Asif Kamal, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS).

Reflecting AIUB's strong commitment to academic excellence and research-driven innovation, faculty members and students from different departments of FASS successfully presented nine research papers spanning diverse disciplines, including educational technology, English language teaching and learning, mental health, sociolinguistics, political studies, student engagement, academic motivation, and higher education research. Through these presentations, AIUB researchers shared evidence-based findings, engaged in scholarly discussions with international participants, and contributed to ongoing conversations on developing inclusive, technology-enhanced, and future-ready educational practices.

The research papers presented by FASS researchers are listed below:

1. Mafruha Ferdous, Shaheen Akter, and Kaspia Sultana
   Digital Transformation for Inclusive and Future-Ready Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways for Educational Development
2. Sabikun Nahar Aurty, Farhana Rafiq
   Beyond Procastination Assignment Submission Timing as a Predicator of Academic Performance among Undergraduate Students in Bangladesh.
3. Naz Tabassum Tuba, Bijetri Tasnuva Pronomi, and Nazia Zaman Chowdhury
   Impact of Technology on Mental Health of AIUB Students 
4. Sudad Ur Rahman, Bijetri Tasnuva Pronomi, Jannatul Islam, and Shrastha
   Explaining the Divergence of Left Parties in Kerala and West Bengal: A Comparative Case Study Approach
5. Md. Fuad Mahbub Rahat, Jannatul Ferdous Mohona, Maspia Khanom Onme, and Md. Asif Kamal
   The Influence of Social Media Use in Code-Switching between English and Bangla Languages that Define Cultural Identity and Language Patterns
6. Tasriba Rahman, Fareha Raida Islam, and Bijetri Tasnuva Pronomi
   The Impact of University Club Participation on the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students at the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB)
7. Nerad Hossain and Fareha Raida Islam
   Students' Perceptions of Online and Offline Learning at American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB)
8. Fareha Raida Islam, Nazia Noor Niha, and Umme Tahrima Tabassum
   Factors Influencing Academic Demotivation among Senior Undergraduate Students: Evidence from a Private University in Bangladesh
9. Sumaiya Khanam Shifa, Sumaia Akter Arpa, and Fareha Raida Islam
   Impact of Procrastination on CGPA of Undergraduate Students in AIUB: Evidence from a Private University in Bangladesh

10. Participation in ICSE 2026 provided AIUB researchers with an excellent opportunity to disseminate their research, exchange perspectives with scholars from different countries, and establish new avenues for academic collaboration. The conference emphasized the importance of innovative and inclusive educational practices while encouraging interdisciplinary research that addresses contemporary educational and societal challenges.

    This international participation further demonstrates AIUB's continued commitment to fostering a vibrant research culture, encouraging faculty members and students to engage in globally recognized academic platforms, and contributing meaningful research to the advancement of education and society. AIUB proudly congratulates all the authors, co-authors, and faculty supervisors for representing the university with distinction and strengthening AIUB's growing presence in the international research community.