UNILAG Int’l Week 2026: Experts Call for Curriculum Reform, Stronger Industry Partnerships
Experts in higher education have called on African universities to rethink teaching methods, reform curricula, strengthen university–industry partnerships and integrate emerging technologies responsibly to prepare graduates for a rapidly changing world of work. The call was made at the opening of the 2026 International Week of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, UNILAG, Akoka. The event, themed “Re-Imagining Pedagogy and Teaching for Higher […]
UNILAG Biochemistry Department Holds Maiden Retreat, Charts Course for 2026/2027 Academic Session
The Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Thursday, October 8, 2026, held its maiden departmental retreat themed “Refuel, Reconnect, Refocus.” The retreat, held at the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS), UNILAG, provided an opportunity for academic and non-teaching staff of the Department to reflect on their achievements and challenges, strengthen team spirit, and set strategic priorities ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session. “We are here to stay, … we […]
Schedule for Election of EXCO for ANUPA, UNILAG
The Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators, University of Lagos (ANUPA, UNILAG) has released the following list of vacant positions, eligibility criteria and schedule for the election of new executive officers: Please note that only financial members of the Association shall be eligible to vote and be voted for. Monday, October 12, 2026 Advertisement of vacant positions Monday, October 12, 2026 to Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Collection and Submission of Nomination forms (from the Electoral […]
UNILAG Strengthens Bioinformatics Capacity for Research and National Development
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, launched a new initiative to strengthen research capacity in bioinformatics and computational biology with a two-day workshop designed to equip life scientists with the knowledge and skills required to harness computational tools in addressing contemporary research and national development challenges. The workshop, themed: Bioinformatics for Life Scientists: Basic Principles, Tools and Applications, is holding . It brought together participants from disciplines whose research involves the […]
UNILAG Hands Over Site to Custodian Foundation for New Faculty of Management Sciences Building
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Monday, October 5, 2026, handed over the site of a new building project to Custodian Social Responsibility Foundation for the construction of the Custodian Actuarial Science and Insurance Studies Centre for the Faculty of Management Sciences. The three-storey facility project, which is an endowment to the University by the Foundation, is expected to be completed within two years. The new facility will comprise classrooms, offices and other essential conveniences. […]
