The new appointment sees Dr Islam taking part in key activity at Indiana University across a period of six weeks, throughout February and March 2025. This includes conducting lectures and seminars, developing course materials and collaborating with faculty members on academic initiatives and research opportunities. 

Joining Kelley Business School, which is a top-ranking business school in the United States, recognised for innovation and excellence in education, is a key opportunity for Dr Islam to enhance the reputation of Leeds Trinity University’s Business School and forge collaboration on a global scale. 

Dr Tahir Islam said: “I am honoured to join Kelley Business School as Visiting Faculty. This is an invaluable opportunity to engage with world-class faculty and students. Witnessing how a commitment to quality attracts over 400 top US employers is truly inspiring. I am especially grateful to Professor Roberto Garcia for the support and opportunity.” 

Professor Roberto Garcia, Clinical Professor of International Business at Kelley Business School, Indiana University, said: “Over the past few weeks, Dr Tahir Islam has truly embraced every aspect of life at our School — attending classes, advising our students on global career opportunities, engaging in teaching workshops, and actively meeting with both administrators and instructional support teams.  

“His strong learning mindset, collaborative spirit, and deep expertise have not only enriched our community but have also provided a valuable opportunity to compare and reflect on teaching practices across the US and UK systems. His visit has been a reminder of the power of global academic collaboration, advancing not just teaching and research methods, but also building the personal and institutional relationships that prepare our students for an increasingly interconnected world. We look forward to ongoing collaboration with Dr Islam and Leeds Trinity University in the months and years ahead.”  

Leeds Trinity University’s Business School is one of the fastest-growing business schools in the UK, with a strong focus on developing highly employable and ethically responsible graduates. Its academics have extensive expertise, which ensures high-quality teaching, impactful research and programmes that remain current and address the needs of the sector. 

Professor Yanguo Jing, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Computing and Digital Industries at Leeds Trinity University, said: “Well done to Dr Tahir Islam for representing Leeds Trinity University Business School globally. International collaboration is key to advancing our reputation globally, so we can learn from each other. I look forward to hearing about Dr Islam’s experience as Visiting Faculty at Indiana University and support this growing relationship between business schools.” 

As Visiting Faculty at Kelley Business School, Dr Tahir Islam will also investigate student engagement and gain insights into peer review evaluation of teaching, which will support his role as Programme Leader for MA International Business, MSc Digital Marketing, and MBA Distance Learning (China) at Leeds Trinity. This will ensure each programme reflects high-quality standards of teaching, engagement and the professional development needed in business globally. 

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