Absu news 2018

ABSU (Abia State University) News 2018:

Academic News

  1. New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: Professor Ikechukwu Ogbu, a renowned academic and administrator, was appointed as the 8th Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University in January 2018.
  2. New Academic Calendar Released: The university released a new academic calendar for the 2017/2018 academic session, which commenced on January 8, 2018.
  3. Postgraduate Programmes Launched: ABSU launched several postgraduate programmes, including Master's and Ph.D. degrees in various fields, in February 2018.

Campus News

  1. Student Union Election Held: The Student Union Government (SUG) election was held in March 2018, with Comrade Chukwuemeka Nwosu emerging as the new SUG President.
  2. Campus Renovation: The university embarked on a massive renovation of its campus infrastructure, including the construction of new lecture halls, hostels, and other facilities.
  3. Sports Festival Held: The university hosted its annual Sports Festival in April 2018, featuring various sports competitions and events.

Research and Innovation News

  1. Research Grants Awarded: The university awarded research grants to several faculty members and researchers in various fields, including medicine, engineering, and agriculture.
  2. Innovation Hub Launched: ABSU launched its Innovation Hub in May 2018, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology transfer.
  3. Collaboration with International Institutions: The university signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with international institutions, including universities and research organizations, to promote research collaboration and exchange programs.

Other News

  1. Alumni Association Launched: The ABSU Alumni Association was launched in June 2018, with the aim of promoting unity and cooperation among alumni.
  2. Community Service: The university organized several community service programs, including medical outreach, environmental clean-up, and educational support initiatives.
  3. Award 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 highlights from Abia State University in 2018. If you're looking for more specific information or updates, please let me know!