The College of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has announced the schedule for its postgraduate orientation programme for the 2024/2025 academic session.
This event is designed for all newly admitted postgraduate students across the university’s Nsukka and Enugu campuses.
Purpose of UNN Orientation Programme
The orientation programme aims to familiarize postgraduate students with the university’s structure, policies, and academic standards. It is a proactive initiative to promote excellence and ethical behavior among students, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
By addressing common pitfalls caused by a lack of information, this programme helps students avoid unnecessary delays or errors, thereby laying a solid foundation for a productive academic journey.
Programme Schedule
Day 1: General Online Orientation
Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024
Time: Starting at 10:00 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.: Opening Prayer
- 10:05 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.: Welcome Address by the Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies
- 10:20 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.: Address by the Vice-Chancellor and official opening of the orientation programme
- 10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Overview of postgraduate regulations and timetable by the College Secretary
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Keynote Address: Research and Societal Challenges by Prof. Uzo Okoye
- 12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.: Presentation: Skill Acquisition as a Solution to Unemployment by Prof. (Mrs) A. I. C. Ezeibe
- 12:20 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.: Insights into library resources for research by Dr. (Mrs) Promise Ilo
- 12:40 p.m. – 01:00 p.m.: Discussion on ICT tools for research, led by Mr. Paul Oranu
- 01:00 p.m. – 01:20 p.m.: Talk by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Boniface O. Ugwuishiwu, on fostering an enabling environment
- 01:20 p.m. – 01:40 p.m.: Tips on self-care and hostel living from the PG Hall Governor
- 01:40 p.m. – 02:00 p.m.: Interactive Q&A session with students
- 02:00 p.m. – 02:05 p.m.: Closing Prayer
Day 2: Departmental and Faculty Orientation
Date: Thursday, 21st November 2024
At the Department
Time: Starting at 9:00 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.: Opening Prayer
- 9:05 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.: Welcome Address by the Head of Department
- 9:25 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.: Address by the Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator
- 9:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Presentation by a senior academic staff member
- 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.: Q&A session
- 10:20 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.: Closing Prayer
- 10:25 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Guided tour of departmental facilities
At the Faculty
Time: Starting at 2:00 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.: Opening Prayer
- 2:05 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.: Welcome Address by the Dean of Faculty
- 2:20 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.: Address by the Faculty Representative to the CPGS Board
- 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Address by the immediate past Dean or a senior faculty member
- 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.: Interactive Q&A session
- 3:20 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.: Closing Prayer
- 3:25 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Tour of faculty research facilities and library
Key Highlights
This comprehensive programme provides new postgraduate students with essential tools, knowledge, and resources to thrive academically. From addressing research challenges to introducing students to ICT tools and faculty facilities, the sessions are designed to empower students for academic success.
Attendance is highly encouraged to ensure students gain maximum value from this opportunity to engage with faculty and peers while understanding the university’s expectations.
For further details, students are advised to check the official university announcements or reach out to their respective departments.
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