The Indy Hall Alumni Association, an assoication of past occupants of Independence Hall, University of Ibadan, has sent out official calls for membership to graduate Katangites and present final-year Katangites. The first call, released in form of broadcast messages via the current administration of the hall, addresses graduates from the […]
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Discourse #3: #EndSARS Protests, the Government, and the People
In the aftershock of the #ENDSARS Protests and the Lekki Massacre of Tuesday, 20 October, 2020, Ofure Ebhomielen – a University of Ibadan’s 2018 Overall Best Graduating Student and a vocal campaigner during the #ENDSARS Protests, Martins Isaac – a student of history and seasoned analyst, and Gbenga Sadiq – one-time President of The Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan and a veteran poltical commentator joined Theophilus Femi Alawonde at the Roundtable to discuss issues surrounding the #EndSARS Protests and Lekki Massacre, complicit parties, the Nigerian governments reactions, and the likely effects that the protests will have on the Nigerian nation in general and Nigerian universities in particular. Enjoy and learn!
Discourse #2: Sexual Assaults, the UIte and the University of Ibadan
This is the second discourse in the Roundtable Discourse with Theophilus series, and it touches on sexual assault, sexual assaults in the University of Ibadan, causes of sexual assaults in the University of Ibadan, the University’s provisions as regards sexual harassment, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill at the Senate, and potential solutions to sexual assaults in the University of Ibadan.
UI Receives 200 Million Naira Scholarship Scheme for Students
By – Victor Ogunyemi The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 reiterated that the University Alumni network remains vital, for the sustainable development of the institution. The Vice Chancellor made the statement during the inauguration of the board of the 200-million-naira […]
“UI is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in Africa’s food systems” – UI VC, Professor Adebowale says
By – Toluwalope Ayeye The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has stated that the University of Ibadan, as a leading research institution, is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges facing Africa’s food systems. The Vice Chancellor made the statement in an […]
Analysis – How Indy Hall Legislative Council Arrived at Levying a Fine of #5,000 on Administrator General for Mismanagement?
By: Aduwo Ayodele Tuesday, 7th May, 2024 Plenary Sitting The plenary sitting of the Legislative Council, Great Independence Hall of Residence, University of Ibadan, on Tuesday, 7th of May, 2024, culminated into a debate, following the uncovering of a claim that the Administrator General of the hall, Samuel Ogunremi, refused […]
“UI is a disability friendly institution” – UI VC Says
By – Aduwo Ayodele The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, on Wednesday, 8th of May, 2024 restated the commitment of the University to promoting the welfare of students and staff with disabilities. This remark was made on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor by the Acting […]
UI collaborates with University of Edinburgh on adapting to climate change
By Aduwo Ayodele The Edinburgh Earth Initiative of the University of Edinburgh (UoE), United Kingdom, in partnership with the University of Ibadan (UI), on Wednesday, 8th of May, 2024, has provided support for UI undergraduates who developed climate adaptation-related products and services. This support, according to a release by the […]
Indy Hall Assembly Debates AG’s Conduct over Refusal to Disburse Election Fund
By – Aduwo Ayodele The Great Independence Hall of Residence Legislative Council, on Tuesday, 7th of May, 2024, raised concern about the hall’s Administrator General, Ogunremi Samuel’s refusal to disburse ratified election budget to KRIEC, the electoral body which was in charge of the recently conducted hall election. At its […]
ASUU UI Convenes Lecture on State of Education, to Commission Branch Secretariat
By: Victor Ogunyemi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) Branch, will on Thursday, 9th of May, 2024 hold a lecture presentation on the neoliberal policies within Nigeria’s education sector. The lecture which has been convened by the staff union will also witness the opening […]
NOUN Vice Chancellor Visits UI, Appreciates Alma Mater
By Ogunyemi Victor The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research Innovation and Strategic Partnerships) University of Ibadan, Professor Oluyemisi Bamgbose, on Monday, 6th of May, 2024, has stated that the role of the alumni network of the University cannot be undermined in the development of any university. The Deputy Vice Chancellor made this […]
UI Alumnus Facilitates MOU, Visit, With Keele University England
By – Aduwo Ayodele An alumnus of the University of Ibadan, Dr. Opeyemi Babatunde, who also is a senior lecturer at the School of Medicine, Keele University, through a release by the Directorate of Public Communication, UI on Saturday, 4th of May 2024, was announced to have facilitated a memorandum […]
UCJUI Inaugurates New Executives Council
By Ogunyemi Victor The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan, on Saturday, 4th of May 2024, inaugurated new executives to lead the union in the next academic session. The new executives, which are the 36th administration of the union, were sworn in during an occasion of the union’s handover/award […]