Latest news on uniport

Here are some of the latest news updates on the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT):

Academic News

  1. New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: Professor Ndowa E.S. Lale, a renowned expert in the field of Geology, has been appointed as the 12th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt. (Source: UNIPORT Website, August 2022)
  2. New Academic Programmes: UNIPORT has introduced new academic programmes, including a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and a Bachelor of Science in Data Science. (Source: Vanguard News, July 2022)
  3. Research Grants: The university has received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support research in areas such as renewable energy, climate change, and infectious diseases. (Source: ThisDay Live, June 2022)

Infrastructure Development

  1. New Faculty Complex: UNIPORT has commissioned a new faculty complex, which will house the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, and the Institute of Public Health. (Source: The Guardian, May 2022)
  2. Renovation of Hostels: The university has embarked on a massive renovation of its hostels to provide better accommodation for students. (Source: Daily Trust, April 2022)
  3. Construction of New Lecture Halls: UNIPORT is constructing new lecture halls to alleviate the shortage of lecture spaces on campus. (Source: Punch Newspapers, March 2022)

Student Life

  1. Student Union Election: The University of Port Harcourt Students' Union (UPHSU) has conducted a peaceful election, with a new set of executives taking office. (Source: The Nation, February 2022)
  2. Student Welfare: The university has launched a student welfare scheme to provide financial assistance to students who are in need. (Source: Leadership Newspaper, January 2022)
  3. Sports Development: UNIPORT has launched a sports development programme to promote sports and physical education among students. (Source: The Punch, December 2021)

Other News

  1. Collaboration with International Institutions: UNIPORT has signed a memorandum of understanding with international institutions, including the University of Oxford, to collaborate on research and academic programmes. (Source: The Guardian, November 2021)
  2. Community Service: The university has embarked on a community service programme, which includes environmental clean-up exercises and health outreach programmes. (Source: Daily Trust, October 2021)
  3. Alumni Association: The UNIPORT Alumni Association has been re-launched to promote networking and collaboration among alumni. (Source: The Nation, September 2021)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend visiting the official website of the University of Port Harcourt or other reputable news sources.