EWU Hosts A Peer-to-Peer Session on Social Emotional Well-being
The department of Students’ Welfare of East West University (EWU) hosted a vital "Peer-to-Peer Orientation Learning Session on Social Emotional Well-being" on November 25, 2025, at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium. The program was organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, in collaboration with UNESCO. The session was designed to equip students with the necessary skills to manage academic pressures, enhance mental resilience, and build effective support networks among their peers.
The event commenced with opening remarks from Jesmin Parvin, Director (Current In-Charge) International Cooperation and Collaboration of the UGC, followed by addresses from the Chief Guest, Professor Dr. Masuma Habib, Member of the UGC, and the Chair of the Event, Professor Dr. Shams Rahman, Vice Chancellor of EWU.
Professor Masuma Habib highlighted the UGC’s national priority of ensuring a psychologically supportive environment across all higher education institutions, stating that "Academic excellence is inseparable from mental and emotional well-being." Professor Shams Rahman reiterated the university’s dedication to empowering students with the emotional tools essential for a successful life, noting the importance of receiving guidance that meets international standards through collaboration with the UGC and UNESCO.
The core of the program was the insightful Learning Session delivered by Sayed Tanveer Rahman, Associate Professor from Dhaka University’s Department of Psychology. Mr. Rahman provided students with practical psychological insights into managing stress, developing empathy, and fostering peer-to-peer mentoring skills. He focused on how participants could become positive agents of support for their friends through active listening and non-judgmental communication. The session was highly interactive, promoting the concept of students serving as the first line of support for their peers. The event concluded with a lively segment featuring Students' Expressions of Views and a Q&A session. This segment allowed students to engage directly with the experts, sharing personal experiences and raising questions about academic stress, social pressure, and finding balance.
