The AUAP Research & Innovation Committee Meeting was held online on 29 September 2026, chaired by Kazi Mesbah Ur Rahman, Convener of the Committee.

 The key outcomes included:

1. Hosting the AUAP Research Fund Competition to support and encourage innovative research initiatives.

2. Increasing student participation in research and creating greater opportunities for student-led research activities.

3. Fostering cross-border institutional collaboration to promote joint research, knowledge exchange, and international academic partnerships.