For the first time, the government has published newspaper advertisements to appoint Vice Chancellors (VCs) for public universities. Ads have been issued for Barishal University and KUET, seeking PhD holders with at least 20 years of teaching or a mix of 5 years of research and 15 years of teaching. Candidates must also have administrative experience and international publications. Applications are due by June 26. This follows an earlier announcement by Education Adviser C R Abrar.