By; Mohammed Kawu, Bauchi
The Vice Chancellor of the Sa’ad Zungur State University in Bauchi, Professor Fatimah Tahir has emphasized the importance of the seminar for staff of the Institution, particularly the new staff members of the academia
To this end, the Vice Chancellor commended the directorate of academic which, she observed,
serves as an orientation for the new staff members, as it’s also essential for their growth and development, and urged participants to make the best use of the knowledge gained.
“The seminar is part of SAZU’s commitment to enhancing the professional development of its academic staff. The university is dedicated to providing a conducive learning environment and promoting academic excellence”, Fatimah said.
The Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance of the Institution, Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar Aliyu, has in a welcome address Wednesday, said that the seminar was designed to equip academic staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar Aliyu explained that the seminar, which was initiated by the Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, brought together 75 academic staff members from various departments of the university.
“The seminar covered a range of topics including effective research grant writing, leveraging digital tools for teaching, reflective practice, and introduction to Research and Open Science for life science,” Aliyu explained.
SAZU, has in a related development, announced plans to hold a similar seminar at the Yuli Campus on February 17, 2025, with an additional 75 participants, thereby bringing the total number of participants to 150, clearly demonstrating the university’s commitment to staff development.
The University’s Public Relations Officer, Auwal Hassan said in a press statement that the varsity organized the three-way capacity building seminar as part of its efforts towards promoting academic excellence and enhancing the professional development of its academic staff.
According to him, the seminar has been hailed as a huge success, with participants expressing their gratitude to the university for providing them with the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge.
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