IUT Alumni Gather in Sydney for Reunion

More than 400 alumni of the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) and their family members gathered in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate their shared university experience and strengthen connections across the diaspora. Organised by IUTian Sydneysiders, an Australia-based alumni organisation, the reunion was titled “Bishal Goru Party” and centred on a well-known tradition from IUT’s campus culture.

The day-long event took place on Saturday, October 3, at the Rozelle Community Centre in Sydney. According to the organisers, the gathering was designed to bring together a larger section of the IUT alumni community living in different parts of Australia.

At IUT, a “Goru Party” generally refers to a feast organised by a graduating batch for fellow students and members of the university community, followed by a cultural programme. Over the years, the tradition has become a familiar part of the university’s social and cultural life, helping students maintain friendships and connections beyond their academic years.

IUTian Sydneysiders said the first alumni event in Australia inspired by the “Goru Party” theme was held in Sydney in 2019. In subsequent years, IUT alumni in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne organised similar gatherings influenced by the tradition. This year’s “Bishal Goru Party” aimed to bring together a broader cross-section of alumni from across Australia.

The programme offered opportunities for introductions, interaction, batch-wise reunions and social networking. Alumni reconnected with former classmates and acquaintances, shared memories and strengthened friendships in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. The participation of family members also helped make the event inclusive and family-friendly.

The programme opened with a tribute acknowledging the Aboriginal peoples of Australia, followed by the national anthems of Australia and Bangladesh. The cultural segment featured drama, dance performances and band music presented by IUT alumni and their family members. Participants from different age groups joined the performances, adding to the lively atmosphere.

According to the organisers, one of the reunion’s key objectives was to create a family-friendly and participatory environment for alumni and their families. The event also aimed to strengthen relationships, social connections and a shared sense of community among graduates living in Australia.

Towards the end of the programme, the organisers thanked alumni who travelled from Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne to attend the gathering. Representatives of IUTian Sydneysiders said such initiatives are intended to strengthen communication, mutual cooperation and social ties among IUT graduates living in different Australian cities.

They also expressed their intention to continue organising similar events to keep the alumni community connected and sustain relationships formed during their university years.

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