Absu latest news 2019 2020

ABSU (Abia State University) is a popular university in Nigeria, and here are some of the latest news updates from 2019 and 2020:

2019:

  1. New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: In October 2019, Professor Ikechukwu Ogbu, a renowned academic and administrator, was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of ABSU.
  2. Academic Calendar Released: The university released its academic calendar for the 2019/2020 academic session, which began on October 7, 2019.
  3. Convocation Ceremony Held: ABSU held its 24th Convocation Ceremony in November 2019, where over 10,000 students were awarded degrees.
  4. Research Grants Awarded: The university awarded research grants to several faculty members and researchers in various fields, including medicine, engineering, and social sciences.

2020:

  1. COVID-19 Pandemic Response: ABSU took measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus, including the closure of hostels, suspension of physical classes, and implementation of online learning.
  2. Virtual Convocation Ceremony Held: Due to the pandemic, the university held its 25th Convocation Ceremony virtually in December 2020, where over 12,000 students were awarded degrees.
  3. New Faculty Members Appointed: ABSU appointed new faculty members in various departments, including medicine, law, and engineering.
  4. Research Collaboration with International Institutions: The university signed research collaboration agreements with several international institutions, including the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Oxford.

Please note that these are just a few examples of the latest news updates from ABSU, and there may be more recent news articles or updates available.