By Wole Balogun
S.A Media to VC
It’s a heartwarming news for students and teaching staff of the upwardly mobile Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), as the the institution’s Directorate of Research, Innovation and Linkage Programmes has facilitated the establishment of research partnerships with some globally recognized research Institutes in Germany.
This is in line with the vision of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina towards opening doors for multidisciplinary international research opportunities for staff of the university.
According to Professor Fasina, the partnerships that cover capacity building for carrying out cutting edge researches is for the benefit of the university community, including staff and students.
The University’s Director of Research, Innovation and Linkage Programmes, Professor Olayide Lawal, disclosed to the University media team that FUOYE is extending research collaboration with the research institutes in Germany as part of the strategic plan of the vice-Chancellor to boost the internationalization of Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
Prof. Lawal explained in a press statement that : “These new collaborations are with (1) Robert Boyle Institute , Jena, Germany and (2). Leibniz Institute for Trophospheric Research, Leipzig, Germany. Professor Olayide Lawal further stated that the partnerships cover (1) exchange of Technical and Academic Staff for members for the purpose of training, research, teaching and cultural exchange
(2). Exchange of students (Undergraduate and postgraduate) in respect of specific research projects or courses of interest and importance
(3). Sharing of knowledge and expertise in all areas covering the parties’ respective mandates and operating through the establishment of interdisciplinary research groups on all aspect of the parties’ mandates.
In a document signed by Prof. Andreas Macke, the Director of TROPOS and Prof. Hartmut Herrmann, Head of Atmospheric Research, TROPOS will also be committed to joint organization, hosting and participation in learned conferences, workshops and professional seminars and symposia of mutual interest to the institutions. The Director of Robert Boyle Institute, Olaf Luschning in a signed document also stated the institute’s commitment to partner with FUOYE in the aspect of renewable energies, biorefinery technology, anaerobic technology, cleaner environment and valorization of agricultural wastes.”
Explaining further on the inspiration behind the laudable development , Prof. Lawal said the VC, Professor Fasina, has identified the gap between research Institutes and universities as one of the banes of manpower and economic developments in Nigeria. He added that:” The VC said having identified this problem, the university through its Directorate of Research, Innovation and Linkage Programmes has also embarked on collaborations with research institutes across the country. The VC also said that the university hopes to widen research partnerships with other foreign research institutes with a view to creating wider opportunities for staff and students.”
