12/08/2025
App Forum (AF), a wing of the Directorate of Career Counselling & Student Affairs (DCCSA) at United International University (UIU), organized a celebratory reception titled Meet the Champions of UIU on August 9 at the university campus. The event honored UIUโs three robotics teamsโUIU Mars Rover, UIU Ascend, and UIU Marinerโfor their remarkable successes in recent international competitions.
Special Guest Ariful Hasan Opu, President of the Space Innovation Camp and Adviser for NASA Space Apps Challenge BD, delivered an inspiring address. Distinguished attendees included Professor Emeritus Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Executive Director of the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR) at UIU, and Professor Dr. Hasan Sarwar, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering. The program was presided over by Professor ASM Salahuddin, Vice-Chancellor (in charge) of UIU.
The UIU Mars Rover Team continued its extraordinary winning streak, securing 1st place in Asia for the fourth consecutive year and 6th globally at the University Rover Challenge 2025, organized by the Mars Society, USA. They also claimed 3rd place worldwide and 1st in Asia at the 2025 Anatolian Rover Challenge, hosted by the Space Exploration Society of Turkey (UKET).
Breaking new ground in the field, UIU MarinerโBangladeshโs first-ever university team in its categoryโachieved 5th place globally in the MATE ROV World Championship 2025 (Pioneer Class). The team also earned the titles of 1st place in Asia and Technical Documentation Champion for their outstanding work.
Meanwhile, UIU Ascend secured 2nd place in Asia and 7th globally in the CanSat Competition 2025, organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS), USA. This followed their earlier achievement in 2024, where they ranked 3rd in Asia and 11th globally.
In his speech, Opu praised the teams for โchanging the technology map of Bangladesh,โ encouraging students to pursue excellence in both technology and academics to succeed in an increasingly interconnected, globalized world.
The event drew an audience of around 150 students from nine colleges across Dhaka, alongside UIU faculty members, officials, and distinguished guests, making it a vibrant celebration of innovation, achievement, and academic pride.
Question
Use the correct verb form or preposition to complete each sentence.
The App Forum ______ (host) a reception on August 9 to honor UIUโs robotics teams.
The UIU Mars Rover Team ______ (secure) 1st place in Asia for the fourth consecutive year.
The event was attended ______ more than 150 students from nine colleges.
UIU Mariner ______ (earn) the title of Technical Documentation Champion.
The program was presided ______ Professor ASM Salahuddin, Vice-Chancellor (in charge) of UIU.