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We are proud to share that Dr. Anisur Rahman Khan, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, has been appointed as Professor Extraordinarius at the Institute of Social and Health Sciences (ISHS), University of South Africa (UNISA) for a three-year term.

This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. Khan’s outstanding contributions to academic excellence, engaged scholarship, and transformative knowledge production. As a Professor Extraordinarius, he will join an intellectually vibrant community dedicated to fostering innovative interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting critical scholarship rooted in diverse epistemological and cultural perspectives.

Dr. Khan's appointment is not only a personal milestone but also a valuable opportunity to advance South-centered scholarship, produce impactful publications, and strengthen community-engaged research and teaching. His role at ISHS will further enhance global academic connections and create new avenues for collaborative knowledge exchange.

Importantly, this appointment opens a pathway for building stronger ties between East West University and UNISA, encouraging future academic partnerships, collaborative research initiatives, and faculty/student exchange programs.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Anisur Rahman Khan on this remarkable achievement and look forward to the new heights of scholarship and collaboration this appointment will inspire.