Fuoye latest news 2017 2018

Here are some latest news updates about Fuoye (Federal University Oye-Ekiti) from 2017 and 2018:

2017:

  1. New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: In October 2017, Professor Kayode Soremekun was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Fuoye). He took over from Professor Olatunde Arayela, who completed his tenure.
  2. New Academic Calendar Released: In August 2017, the university released a new academic calendar for the 2017/2018 academic session. The calendar showed that the session would run from October 2, 2017, to July 31, 2018.
  3. JUPEB Programme Launched: In September 2017, Fuoye launched its Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme, aimed at providing an alternative pathway for students to gain admission into the university.

2018:

  1. New Students Matriculate: In October 2018, a total of 4,500 new students matriculated into Fuoye, marking the beginning of the 2018/2019 academic session.
  2. University Celebrates 10th Anniversary: In March 2018, Fuoye celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of academic excellence and growth.
  3. Research Grant Awarded: In April 2018, the university was awarded a research grant by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support research in various fields, including agriculture, engineering, and medicine.
  4. Staff Union Embarks on Strike: In June 2018, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Fuoye embarked on a strike over issues including non-payment of salaries and allowances.
  5. University Partners with International Organizations: In July 2018, Fuoye partnered with international organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to promote research and development in various fields.

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