QMU researcher attends royal reception ahead of Commonwealth summit

By Press Office 27 October 2026

MD Rahman Rezaur, from QMU's Institute for Global Health and Development, was invited to the reception following nomination by the Scottish Government in his role as Secretary of the Diaspora Group for Global Citizenship at the Scotland International Development Alliance (SIDA).

The event brought together guests from across the Commonwealth and provided an opportunity to discuss the contribution of diaspora communities to policymaking, efforts to address global inequalities, and the promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Scotland and internationally.

Reflecting on the experience, MD Rahman Rezaur highlighted the role QMU has played in shaping his professional and personal journey.

This experience has reminded me that, when we are given the opportunity to recognise our potential, we can find the confidence to use our voices, connect communities and contribute to positive change. This experience has reminded me that, when we are given the opportunity to recognise our potential, we can find the confidence to use our voices, connect communities and contribute to positive change. This experience has reminded me that, when we are given the opportunity to recognise our potential, we can find the confidence to use our voices, connect communities and contribute to positive change. MD Rahman Rezaur, Institute for Global Health and Development, QMU

MD Rahman Rezaur's invitation reflects the growing influence of QMU's global health and development community, and the important contribution the University's staff and students make to international dialogue on equality, inclusion and sustainable development.

Read more about MD Rahman Rezaur's work with communities.

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