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UI Reaffirms Commitment to Knowledge Production and Policy Formation

By: IndyPress News Desk The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale on Monday, December 16 2024, reiterated that the University has always been committed to providing platforms where discourses are initiated and analysed both for knowledge production and policy formulation. The Vice-chancellor said these experiences have continued […]

Call for Submission: UI’SRC Convenes Essay Competition

By: IndyPress News Desk  The 11th Assembly, Students’ Representative Council, University of Ibadan has called for submission of essay entries by all undergraduate students of any tertiary institution in Oyo State. The Students’ Representative Council, shortly referred to as UI’SRC, is the policy making organ of the Students’ Union. It […]

UI Opens Application for Catering Contractors in Halls of Residence

By: IndyPress News Desk  The University of Ibadan on Tuesday 17 December 2024 opened applications to interested catering contractors who can provide catering services in students’ Halls of Residence during the 2024/2025 session. This was communicated in a University bulletin titled, “Application for Catering Contractors to Provide Catering Services in […]

“You have shown remarkable understanding and perseverance” – UI VC Tells Students in Christmas Message

By: IndyPress News Desk The University of Ibadan’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, conveyed his Christmas greetings to the entire university community, including staff, students, parents, and guardians, via the university bulletin on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. This was communicated in a bulletin titled, “A season to reflect –a Christmas Message […]

Sigma Club Donates Relief Items to Jaja Clinic

By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua The Sigma Club, University of Ibadan, on Friday, 20th December 2024 held a charity outreach, donating items to the University Health Services, UI. As one of the university’s oldest organizations, the Sigma Club has consistently demonstrated a commitment to integrity and selflessness since its inception in 1950. […]

“Joining IndyPress is the best that can happen to you” – Visiting Former E-in-C, Olusegun Olopade Tells Members

By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua Members of the Great Independence Hall of Residence Press Organization, shortly referred to as IndyPress, have been admonished to dedicate themselves to the practice of campus journalism. This advice was given by former IndyPress Editor-in-chief, Mr. Olusegun Olopade, who visited IndyPress Secretariat, situated at C-Block axis of […]

UI Donates Motorised Borehole to Abadina Grammar School

By: IndyPress News Desk  The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration of the University of Ibadan, Professor Peter Olapegba, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has opened for use, a motorised borehole in Abadina Grammar School, UI, for the provision of drinking water for the consumption of students, staff and the […]

Heritage Park Demolition: “How Can Human Scholars Make That Kind Of A Decision” – Niyi Osundare Condemns UI Management 

By: IndyPress News Desk Professor Niyi Osundare, a celebrated poet and literary critic, expressed outrage over the University of Ibadan management’s approval of Heritage Park and Gardens’ demolition, a decision made under the leadership of Professor Kayode Adebowale, with the site now lying in ruins. Professor Osundare revealed his displeasure […]

UI Kegites Club Faults Law Students Society Defamatory Statement, Demands Apology, Constructive Understanding

By: Aduwo Ayodele  The Kegites Club of Nigeria, National Headquarters, University of Ibadan, has responded to a broadcast recently publicized by the Law Students Society (LSS), University of Ibadan, which had described the Kegites club as an organization which promotes “drinking contests, irresponsibility, and unwholesome behaviour.” The rejoinder titled, “Rejoinder […]