Faculty of Engineering News Archives - University Of Lagos /category/faculty-of-engineering-news/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:42:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UNILAGLOGO-150x150.png Faculty of Engineering News Archives - University Of Lagos /category/faculty-of-engineering-news/ 32 32 Innovation Meets Impact: UNILAGStudents, OAU Collaborator Win Genomics Hackathon with AI Tool for Rare Disease Diagnosis /innovation-meets-impact-unilag-students-oau-collaborator-win-genomics-hackathon-with-ai-tool-for-rare-disease-diagnosis/ /innovation-meets-impact-unilag-students-oau-collaborator-win-genomics-hackathon-with-ai-tool-for-rare-disease-diagnosis/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:55:31 +0000 /?p=74409 Two students of the UNILAG(ºìÌÒÊÓƵ), in collaboration with a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), have emerged champions at the Genomics Health Hackathon 2025 finals held on May 22, 2026, in Lagos. The winning team, with their innovation GenRARE Africa, comprises: GenRARE Africa is an AI-powered clinical decision support tool designed to revolutionize rare disease diagnosis across Africa. By training on African ancestry genomic data, a dimension largely overlooked by conventional, Western-trained […]

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]]> /innovation-meets-impact-unilag-students-oau-collaborator-win-genomics-hackathon-with-ai-tool-for-rare-disease-diagnosis/feed/ 0 UNILAGStudents Receive Sage-Grey Finance Scholarship for Academic Excellence /unilag-students-receive-sage-grey-finance-scholarship-for-academic-excellence/ Thu, 28 May 2026 14:03:45 +0000 /?p=74008 The Student Affairs Division of the UNILAG(ºìÌÒÊÓƵ) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, hosted Sage-Grey Finance Limited for the presentation of scholarship awards to five outstanding undergraduate students of the University. The Vice President of Sage-Grey Finance, Mr. Sijuade Adeyeye, presented scholarship awards of one hundred thousand naira (₦100,000) each to the five 200-level students with the highest CGPAs. The event, held at the Faculty of Engineering Lecture Theatre (ELT), recognised five exceptional […]

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]]> That We May Have Light: Professor Oluseyi Advocates Rooftop Solar Revolution at Inaugural Lecture /that-we-may-have-light-professor-oluseyi-advocates-rooftop-solar-revolution-at-inaugural-lecture/ Thu, 21 May 2026 17:20:00 +0000 /?p=73600 The need for reliable electricity through renewable and sustainable energy solutions took centre stage at the 460th Inaugural Lecture of the UNILAG(ºìÌÒÊÓƵ). The lecture was delivered by Professor Peter Olabisi Oluseyi, of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at the at the J. F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium. Delivered before a distinguished audience of academics, professionals, students, family members, and religious associates, the lecture addressed one of the […]

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]]> UNILAGOGESP Hosts 2026 Lagos Study Fair, Expands Students’ Access to Global Academic Opportunities /unilag-ogesp-hosts-2026-lagos-study-fair-expands-students-access-to-global-academic-opportunities/ Mon, 18 May 2026 15:44:41 +0000 /?p=73373 The Director of the Office of Global Engagement and Strategic Partnership, UNILAG(OGESP, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ), Prof. Abimbola Sowemimo has re-affirmed the University’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships that enhance students’ academic and professional prospects. Professor Sowemimo stated this on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the 2026 Study Fair hosted by OGESP, UNILAGat the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium. The event connected students with international academic, career, and migration opportunities. It featured presentations from […]

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]]> Professor Oluseyi Delivers 14th Inaugural Lecture, May 20 /professor-oluseyi-delivers-14th-inaugural-lecture-may-20/ Thu, 14 May 2026 07:03:00 +0000 /?p=73154 The 14th Inaugural Lecture of the 2025/2026 Academic Session of the UNILAG(ºìÌÒÊÓƵ) will hold on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00p.m. (Guests are to be seated by 3:45p.m.) at the J. F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. The lecture entitled: That We May Have Light will be delivered by Professor Peter Olabisi Oluseyi of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade […]

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]]> UNILAGCommences Distribution of Smart ID Cards to Students /unilag-commences-distribution-of-smart-id-cards-to-students/ /unilag-commences-distribution-of-smart-id-cards-to-students/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 17:11:38 +0000 /?p=73089 The UNILAG(ºìÌÒÊÓƵ) on Monday, May 11, 2026, officially commenced the distribution of Smart Identification (ID) Cards to students at a symbolic ceremony held at the Adetokunbo Babatunde Sofoluwe Centre for Information Technology and Systems (ABS-CITS), ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, Akoka. During the ceremony, members of the UNILAGStudents Union Executive Council were issued their ID cards to kick off the subsequent distribution to the general student body. The Smart ID initiative, developed in partnership with […]

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]]> /unilag-commences-distribution-of-smart-id-cards-to-students/feed/ 1 Making the Abstract Tangible: Professor Faith Babalola Makes History as Engineering Faculty’s First Female Inaugural Lecturer /making-the-abstract-tangible-professor-faith-babalola-makes-history-as-engineering-facultys-first-female-inaugural-lecturer/ Thu, 07 May 2026 14:07:00 +0000 /?p=73041 The UNILAG(ºìÌÒÊÓƵ) witnessed a historic moment on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as Professor Faith Uchenna Babalola delivered the 13th Inaugural Lecture of the 2025/2026 Academic Session, becoming the first female academic from the Faculty of Engineering to deliver an inaugural lecture since the Faculty’s establishment in 1964. The event was held at the Nurudeen Alao Auditorium at the Distance Learning Institute (DLI). It attracted academics, researchers, students, industry professionals, family members, and […]

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]]> Alumni as Partners for Growth: UNILAGEngineering Graduates Advance Institutional Growth /alumni-as-partners-for-growth-unilag-engineering-graduates-advance-institutional-growth/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0000 /?p=72668 The UNILAGFaculty of Engineering Alumni Association (ºìÌÒÊÓƵFEAAA) convened its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Engineering Lecture Theatre, reaffirming the strategic role of alumni in advancing institutional development. The event, which featured goodwill messages, elections, and the commissioning of a legacy classroom project, highlighted the contribution of alumni to quality education, industry innovation, and sustainable partnerships within Nigeria’s higher education system. In his remarks, former Dean […]

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]]> 8th AGM of UNILAGFEAA Holds, April 23 /8th-agm-of-unilag-feaa-holds-april-23/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:18:42 +0000 /?p=72383 The Eighth (8th) Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UNILAGFaculty of Engineering Alumni Association (ºìÌÒÊÓƵFEAA) will hold as follows: Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 10:30 a.m.Venue: Faculty of Engineering Lecture Theatre, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, Akoka. The AGM will feature the commissioning of the Set 1988 Classroom Project. Participants can be part of event via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86283968208?pwd=fcDuvf9oY6ljemHed8HSoWoJ1TMoO0.1 Meeting ID: 862 8396 8208Passcode: ºìÌÒÊÓƵFEAA For further information and membership registration details, please contact the UNILAGFAEE […]

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]]> Strengthening Partnerships: NSE Lagos Chapter Visits UNILAGLeadership /strengthening-partnerships-nse-lagos-chapter-visits-unilag-leadership/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:23:34 +0000 /?p=71814 The Vice-Chancellor of the ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, received the leadership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Chapter, during a courtesy visit to her Senate House office. The delegation was led by the Chapter’s Chairman, Engr. Olukorede Kesha, FNSE, who highlighted the visit as a symbolic and heartfelt expression of gratitude to the University for its continued support, particularly in hosting the Society’s office […]

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