Ede poly latest news 2019

Here are some of the latest news updates from the Federal University of Technology, Edé Polytechnic (FUTA) for 2019:

Academic News

  1. Resumption of Academic Activities: FUTA resumed academic activities on January 14, 2019, after a prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).
  2. New Academic Calendar: The university released a new academic calendar for the 2018/2019 academic session, which was adjusted to accommodate the lost time due to the strike.
  3. Matriculation Ceremony: FUTA held its matriculation ceremony for fresh students on March 22, 2019, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Nnanna Asesele, urging the students to be good ambassadors of the institution.

Admission News

  1. UTME Cut-Off Mark: FUTA announced a cut-off mark of 180 for the 2019/2020 UTME admission exercise.
  2. Post-UTME Screening: The university conducted a post-UTME screening exercise for candidates who scored above the cut-off mark.
  3. Admission List: FUTA released its admission list for the 2019/2020 academic session, with candidates who met the admission requirements invited for registration.

Research and Innovation News

  1. Research Grants: FUTA received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support research projects in various fields.
  2. Innovation Hub: The university launched an innovation hub to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among students and staff.
  3. Collaboration with Industry: FUTA collaborated with industry partners to develop innovative solutions to societal problems.

Campus Life News

  1. Student Union Election: FUTA held student union elections, with new executives elected to lead the students' union.
  2. Sports Competition: The university hosted a sports competition, which featured various sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball.
  3. Cultural Festival: FUTA celebrated its cultural festival, which showcased the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria.

Other News

  1. Vice-Chancellor's Award: The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Nnanna Asesele, awarded outstanding students and staff members for their contributions to the university.
  2. Alumni Association: FUTA's alumni association was re-launched, with the aim of promoting networking and collaboration among alumni.
  3. Infrastructure Development: The university continued to develop its infrastructure, including the construction of new buildings and renovation of existing ones.

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