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February 24, 2021
LATE REGISTERATION: RE-OPENING OF PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION OF COURSES
February 24, 2021
SUBJECT: RE-OPENING OF PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION OF COURSES We had between October 2019 and March 2020 opened the portal for...
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Postdoctoral Research Position in Co-surveillance of Wastewater and Environmental Water Samples for SARS-CoV-2 and Pathogenic Viruses in Nigeria
February 23, 2021
Postdoctoral Research Position in Co-surveillance of Wastewater and Environmental Water Samples for SARS-CoV-2 and Pathogenic Viruses in Nigeria Application reference number: PDF-2021-WPHRG...
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ITU 2021 WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (WTDC-21)
February 23, 2021
INVITATION TO A VIRTUAL NATIONAL PREPARATORY MEETING AHEAD OF THE 2 ND AFRICAN PREPARATORY MEETING TOWARDS THE ITU 2021 WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT...
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Master/PhD Admission Advert at ACESPED UNN
February 18, 2021
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACESPED) has gotten approval from the Vice-Chancellor to advertise...
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Department Of Religious And Cultural Studies: International Virtual Conference 2021
February 10, 2021
Department Of Religious And Cultural Studies: International Virtual Conference 2021 Follow this link to view details INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2021
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UNN-Diamante Global Services: Business Bootcamp
February 4, 2021
The University of Nigeria of Nigeria, Nsukka in conjuction with Diamante Global Services Ltd. a contractor with the Federal Ministry...
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SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES ONLINE COURSE PROGRAMME
February 2, 2021
The School of General Studies has announced that all the GSP courses have now gone online. The announcement, by the...
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Agro-veterinary and Biomedical Conference 2021
February 1, 2021
Registration Link: Agro-veterinary and Biomedical Conference 2021
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LATE REGISTERATION: RE-OPENING OF PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION OF COURSES
February 24, 2021
SUBJECT: RE-OPENING OF PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION OF COURSES
We had between October 2019 and March 2020 opened the portal for registration of first semester 2019/2020 courses. After resumption of 2019/2020 academic session, we reopened the portal again in January 2021. On February 15 – 17, 2021 the portal was further opened for late registration before commencement of examinations on February 22, 2021.
However, we have continued to receive requests from students who did not register their courses since 2019 to date. The names of students who failed to register their courses are not in the class lists printed for the purpose of taking examinations.
We also have cases of students who did not register their courses for previous academic sessions but went ahead to sit for examinations against the regulation. Without registration of these courses, these students will not be able to graduate.
Consequent upon the above, and in order to allow some of these students the opportunity to register their courses and participate in the ongoing examinations, as well as allow those who took examinations in previous years without registration to do so, the University Management has approved payment of penalty for re-opening of portal as follows:
- 2019/2020 academic session – N10,000.00
- 2018/2019 sessions and backwards – N30,000.00
Please note that this approval does not include overstay students.
Affected students are advised to take advantage of this approval to register their outstanding courses.
/Sgd./
Dr. Chris C. Igbokwe
Registrar
Postdoctoral Research Position in Co-surveillance of Wastewater and Environmental Water Samples for SARS-CoV-2 and Pathogenic Viruses in Nigeria
February 23, 2021
Postdoctoral Research Position in Co-surveillance of Wastewater and Environmental Water Samples for SARS-CoV-2 and Pathogenic Viruses in Nigeria
Application reference number: PDF-2021-WPHRG
Type of employment (Extent): Fixed-term (100 %)
Location: Central Science Laboratory, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of 6-month extension based on performance
First day of employment: March 01, 2021
The Water and Public Health Research Group (WPHRG), University of Nigeria, Nsukka invites
emerging researchers to apply for the 2021 Research Capacity Development grant.
Brief background of the research group:
WPHRG is a trans-faculty team at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (www.unn.edu.ng) that seek
to: (1) study water, public health and development through multidisciplinary approaches, (2)
develop capacity and contribute in advancing knowledge in the water, environment and public
health sectors, (3) help in providing safe water to communities and marginalized groups in sub-
Saharan Africa countries, and (4) collaborate with relevant organizations/institutions/groups in response to various water-related challenges and frontiers.
Project background/objectives:
SARS-CoV-2, the aetiologic agent of COVID-19 has been shown to be present in the faeces and
urine of individuals with symptomatic or asymptomatic infection, and thus in wastewater.
Currently, only small proportion of the population can receive clinical testing, and the problem is worse in developing nations due to limited capacity and resources for molecular testing. This project aims to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 in Nigeria and South Africa, using wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) and environmental surveillance. The project will also assess the occurrence of other, common and emerging virus strains (e.g. enteroviruses, measles and influenza) in wastewater and environmental samples. It will also determine the health risks associated with polluted environments using infectivity assays and determine the most common SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating in Nigeria. This project is part of a collaborative effort together with researchers at the UK and South Africa
(https://www.bangor.ac.uk/news/tracking-covid-19-and-other-viruses-in-wastewater).
Responsibility for the position:
1. Independently conducting experiments involving molecular techniques such as nucleic
acid (DNA/RNA) extraction & analysis, conventional PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis and real-time PCR (qPCR and RT-qPCR).
2. Implementing new processes and protocols in the execution of the project to ensure specified study objectives are met.
3. Reporting on study progress and implementing recommended revisions, amendments,
and other study changes.
4. Preparing results and manuscripts for scientific research article publications and conference paper presentations.
5. Helping to develop new research proposals and grant submissions.
6. Performing other duties as assigned.
Water and Public Health Research Group
Department of Microbiology
University of Nigeria
Nsukka 410001 Nigeria
E-mail: wphrg@unn.edu.ng
Phone: +2348036922106
Educational qualification/experience:
PhD (obtained within the last 5 years) in Virology, Medical/Environmental Microbiology,
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related discipline.
Essentials:
Demonstrable experience in nucleic acid (RNA/DNA) extraction, real-time PCR, next-generation
sequencing library preparation, bioinformatics, and data analysis.
Experience working in a biosafety level 2 facility
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work harmoniously in an interdisciplinary team
Method of application:
Interested and qualified candidates should forward suitability statement (application) and
curriculum vitae as a single MS word/PDF document to: wphrg@unn.edu.ng, with the
application reference number (PDF-2021-WPHRG) clearly indicated as the subject of the email.
Two confidential referee reports must also be sent to this same email address.
Closing date: February 28, 2021
Salary: Attractive and comparable with what obtains in other standard organizations/
institutions.
For further information please contact:
Professor Vincent N. Chigor, Principal Investigator, and Coordinator, Water and Public Health
Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Email: vincent.chigor@unn.edu.ng
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ITU 2021 WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (WTDC-21)
February 23, 2021
INVITATION TO A VIRTUAL NATIONAL PREPARATORY MEETING AHEAD OF THE 2 ND AFRICAN PREPARATORY MEETING TOWARDS THE ITU 2021 WORLD
TELECOMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (WTDC-21)
I write to invite you to a virtual National Preparatory Meeting (NPM) for the World
Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-21) scheduled to hold as follows:
Date : Tuesday 2nd March, 2021
Time : 8.30am
Link : https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuc-ygrjwjHdGHbKEdBvz2ELYuAcMsyWAX
You may recall that the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-17)
ushered in a study cycle for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) development sector
study groups (2018 – 2021) which is to end with WTDC-21. The outcomes of WTDC-17 include
several Resolutions expected to be implemented across the ITU Member States.
The purpose of this NPM is to review and discuss the outcomes of WTDC-17 and the status of
its implementation, the WTDC-21 agenda and structure and also consider contributions from organizations with a view to preparing Nigeria’s preliminary positions to be presented at the African Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-21 scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 8th
– 19th November, 2021.
You are kindly requested to register ahead of the meeting using the link above.
The participation of your development experts would be highly appreciated, please.
Yours faithfully,
Ibrahim Galadima
For: Secretariat, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
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Master/PhD Admission Advert at ACESPED UNN
February 18, 2021
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACESPED) has gotten approval from the Vice-Chancellor to advertise for her 2020/2021 admissions.
Department Of Religious And Cultural Studies: International Virtual Conference 2021
February 10, 2021
Department Of Religious And Cultural Studies: International Virtual Conference 2021
Follow this link to view details INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2021
UNN-Diamante Global Services: Business Bootcamp
February 4, 2021
The University of Nigeria of Nigeria, Nsukka in conjuction with Diamante Global Services Ltd. a contractor with the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning is organizing a business boot-camp for students with good business ideas and start-up proposals.
This boot-camp will afford the students an opportunity to discuss with professionals from the industry and also adequately prepare themselves for their chosen endeavour.
This opportunity is open to 500 students who are either in Final year or in their penultimate year in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and it will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
All interested students should apply using the link below
https://unnportal.unn.edu.ng/Modules/Bootcamp.aspx
Successful candidates will be communicated shortly.
SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES ONLINE COURSE PROGRAMME
February 2, 2021
The School of General Studies has announced that all the GSP courses
have now gone online. The announcement, by the Dean (attached), gives
the detailed procedure for accessing the online materials.
Deans and Heads of Department are kindly requested to bring this
information to the attention of their students.
CLICK HERE for further details
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Agro-veterinary and Biomedical Conference 2021
February 1, 2021
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