The University of Alberta , Canada hold a workshop for final year and recent high school graduates at Digital Editions Conference Hall, Grace Court, Stillwaters Gardens Estate Road, Lekki, Lagos on Friday November 17, 2017 by 11 a.m.
It is one of Canada’s top five world clas universities, home to more than 500 graduate and 200 undergraduate programmes.
Mrs. Margaret Jibodu is the MD/CEO of Digital Editions, the representative of the university in Nigeria and a Canadian immigration consultant. According to her, the conference will provide parents and students with up-to-date materials and information as Canada has a high standard of university education recognised worldwide.
Source : Dailytrust
2018 UTME: JAMB bans pens, wristwatches in centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), coordinator of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has prohibited the utilization of wrist watches and pens amid the direct of its 2018 test.
The board’s Registrar, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede revealed this to newsmen on the sideline of a sensitisation workshop for Computer Based Test (CBT) focus proprietors on Wednesday in Lagos.
As indicated by him, the workshop was to assess the enlistment and lead of the 2017 examination.
“What we are doing here today is to evaluate the enlistment and lead of our past examination and we have taken a few lessons from our experience.
Source : DailyTrust
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The Global Scholars Program (GSP) at African Leadership Academy offers either a 10-day or three-week, intensive, African summer camp for a select group of secondary school students. Acceptance into the Global Scholars Program is competitive and there are limited spots available so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Source : Alasummer
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International Postdoctoral Fellowships at McGill University in Canada, 2018-2019
Applications are invited for Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships at McGill University in Canada for the academic year 2018-19. Two Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded to promising young scholars in the Humanities.
McGill University is a public research university in Canada. McGill offers degrees and diplomas in over 300 fields of study, with the highest average admission requirements of any Canadian university.
Scholarship Description:
Applications close: November 13, 2017
Course Level: Fellowships are available to pursue Postdoctoral programme.
Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded to promising young scholars in the Humanities.
Scholarship Award: The fellowship is a two-year (maximum) appointment, non-renewable. The fellowship includes an annual salary of $52,000 CAD and enrollment in the McGill University employee benefits program. In addition, there is an annual research allowance of $8,500 and up to $2,500 per year to invite a visiting speaker. Relocation expenses will be reimbursed up to $1,000. Fellows will be given consideration for teaching one course per year during their fellowship tenure, contingent upon availability. Fellows who teach will be paid an additional teaching salary of approximately $8,220 per course. Fellows are provided with office space by their host department.
Nationality: International
Number of Scholarships: Two fellowships are available.
Scholarship can be taken in the Canada.
Source : Scholarship positions
ASUP To Begin Indefinite Strike November 13.
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics ( ASUP ) is set to set out on an inconclusive hit activity with impact from Monday, November 13, 2017 to press for the usage of its concurrence with government, blaming government for treating polytechnic instruction with despise and levity.
Ascending from the crisis meeting of its National Executive Council, ASUP said it must choose between limited options than to set out on an inconclusive strike after the lapse of its prior 21 days final proposal, including that the propitiatory meeting sorted out by the Federal Ministry of Labor neglected to deliver positive outcome in light of the fact that the Ministry of Education was not keen on settling the question.
Source : Nairaland
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Greensprings organizes open house for prospective parents
Event details are as follows: Anthony Campus: 32, Olatunde Ayoola Avenue,Anthony, Lagos Thursday, 16 November 2017 Time: 9:30am- 11:30am Lekki Campus: Km 40, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki (After Crown Estate), Awoyaya, Lagos Thursday, 23 November 2017 Time: 9:30am- 11:30am
“Most of the enquiries we get from parents have to do with understanding our methods of delivering a well-rounded education and its value to their children. Parents have become more aware that children need more than academic excellence to succeed in life. We have therefore put together a “Get to know us” event for prospective parents to come and engage with our students, teachers and administrators-” Oluranti Bankole, Head Admissions Greensprings School, Lagos
Source :Greensprings
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2030 Plan: Lafarge Africa flags off National Literacy Competition.
In line with its plan for 2030, Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading cement and building solutions provider has announced the commencement of its 4th Annual National Literacy Competition with regional run-offs in October and the Grand finale in November. The competition is in line with the company’s sustainability strategy- The 2030 Plan –which stipulates its ambition for the construction –with a vision of enhancing the quality of life for all.
Source : Vanguard
Bill Gates plans to announce a $1.7 billion investment
“Education is, without a doubt, one of the most challenging areas we invest in as a foundation,” Bill Gates is expected to say Thursday during a speech at the Council of the Great City Schools’ annual conference in Cleveland, according to prepared remarks. “But I’m excited about the shift in our work and the focus on partnering with networks of schools.”
Source : USNews