The College of Postgraduate Studies is hosting an orientation for fresh postgraduate students admitted in the 2023/2024 academic session at both Nsukka and Enugu campuses. The programme aligns with the university’s goal of enhancing postgraduate studies through timeliness, excellence, and ethical conduct.
Orientation Programme Overview
Day 1: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 – General Online Orientation
- 10:00am – 10:05am: Opening Prayer
- 10:05am – 10:20am: Address by the Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies
- 10:20am – 10:40am: Address by the Vice Chancellor and declaration of the programme open
- 10:40am – 11:00am: Address by the College Secretary/Deputy Registrar on revised postgraduate regulations and timetable
- 11:00am – 12:00pm: Keynote by Prof. Uzo Okoye on “Addressing Societal and Environmental Challenges through Postgraduate Training and Innovative Research”
- 12:00pm – 12:20pm: Talk by Prof. (Mrs) A. I. C. Ezeibe on “Skill Acquisition as a Panacea to Unemployment”
- 12:20pm – 12:40pm: Talk by University Librarian Dr. (Mrs) Promise Ilo on “Optimal Use of Library Resources in Modern Research”
- 12:40pm – 01:00pm: Talk by ICT Director Mr. Paul Oranu on “ICT Tools for Postgraduate Study and Research”
- 01:00pm – 01:20pm: Talk by Dean of Student Affairs Prof. Boniface O. Ugwuishiwu on “The Role of Student Affairs in Providing an Enabling Environment for Healthy Postgraduate Studies”
- 01:20pm – 01:40pm: Speech by PG Hall Governor (Nsukka Campus) on “Self-care and Care for Others in the Postgraduate Hostel”
- 01:40pm – 02:00pm: Questions and Reactions from Students
- 02:00pm – 02:05pm: Closing Prayer
Day 2: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 – Departmental and Faculty Orientation
At the Department
- 9:00am – 9:05am: Opening Prayer
- 9:05am – 9:25am: Address by the Head of Department
- 9:25am – 9:40am: Address by the Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator
- 9:40am – 10:00am: Address by a Senior Academic in the Department
- 10:00am – 10:20am: Questions/Answers/Responses from Students
- 10:20am – 10:25am: Closing Prayer
- 10:25am – 11:30am: Tour of the Departmental Teaching/Research Facilities
At the Faculty
- 2:00pm – 2:05pm: Opening Prayer
- 2:05pm – 2:20pm: Address by the Dean of Faculty
- 2:20pm – 2:45pm: Address by the Faculty Rep. to CPGS Board
- 2:45pm – 3:00pm: Address by Immediate Past Dean or another Senior Academic
- 3:00pm – 3:20pm: Questions/Answers/Responses from Students
- 3:20pm – 3:25pm: Closing Prayer
- 3:25pm – 4:00pm: Tour of Faculty Research Facilities/Library
This orientation aims to guide students through necessary procedures, regulations, and resources, and motivate them towards excellence in their postgraduate studies.
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