Absu news 2017
ABSU (Abia State University) News 2017:
Academic News
- New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: Professor Ikechukwu Ogbu, a renowned professor of Biochemistry, was appointed as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University in October 2017.
- New Academic Calendar Released: The university released a new academic calendar for the 2017/2018 academic session, which commenced on October 2, 2017.
- Postgraduate Programmes Launched: ABSU launched its postgraduate programmes in various fields, including Business Administration, Education, and Environmental Sciences.
Campus News
- Student Union Election Held: The student union election was held in March 2017, with the election of new executives to lead the students' union.
- Campus Development Projects: The university embarked on several campus development projects, including the construction of new lecture halls, hostels, and a state-of-the-art library.
- Sports Festival Held: The university hosted its annual sports festival in October 2017, featuring various sports competitions and events.
Research and Innovation News
- Research Grants Awarded: The university awarded research grants to several faculty members and researchers to conduct projects in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and environmental science.
- Innovation Hub Launched: ABSU launched its innovation hub, which aims to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology transfer among students and faculty members.
- Collaboration with International Institutions: The university collaborated with several international institutions, including universities in the United States, United Kingdom, and China, to promote research and academic exchange.
Other News
- Alumni Association Launched: The ABSU Alumni Association was launched in October 2017, with the aim of promoting unity and cooperation among alumni.
- Community Service Projects: The university embarked on several community service projects, including health outreach programmes, environmental clean-up exercises, and educational support initiatives.
- Awards and Recognition: Several faculty members and students of ABSU received awards and recognition for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
These are just a few of the news stories that were reported in 2017 about Abia State University. If you're looking for more specific information or updates, please let me know!