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
- Resumption of Academic Activities: FUTA resumed academic activities on January 14, 2019, after a prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).
- 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.
- 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
- UTME Cut-Off Mark: FUTA announced a cut-off mark of 180 for the 2019/2020 UTME admission exercise.
- Post-UTME Screening: The university conducted a post-UTME screening exercise for candidates who scored above the cut-off mark.
- 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
- Research Grants: FUTA received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support research projects in various fields.
- Innovation Hub: The university launched an innovation hub to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among students and staff.
- Collaboration with Industry: FUTA collaborated with industry partners to develop innovative solutions to societal problems.
Campus Life News
- Student Union Election: FUTA held student union elections, with new executives elected to lead the students' union.
- Sports Competition: The university hosted a sports competition, which featured various sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball.
- Cultural Festival: FUTA celebrated its cultural festival, which showcased the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria.
Other News
- Vice-Chancellor's Award: The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Nnanna Asesele, awarded outstanding students and staff members for their contributions to the university.
- Alumni Association: FUTA's alumni association was re-launched, with the aim of promoting networking and collaboration among alumni.
- Infrastructure Development: The university continued to develop its infrastructure, including the construction of new buildings and renovation of existing ones.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from FUTA for 2019. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you with that!