Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences Archives - University Of Lagos /category/faculty-of-physical-and-earth-sciences/ Sat, 23 May 2026 21:15:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UNILAGLOGO-150x150.png Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences Archives - University Of Lagos /category/faculty-of-physical-and-earth-sciences/ 32 32 From Compassion to Code: How UNILAGStudents Are Using AI to Transform Accessibility for Students with Disabilities /from-compassion-to-code-how-unilag-students-are-using-ai-to-transform-accessibility-for-students-with-disabilities/ /from-compassion-to-code-how-unilag-students-are-using-ai-to-transform-accessibility-for-students-with-disabilities/#respond Sat, 23 May 2026 13:39:00 +0000 /?p=73778 What began as a quiet appeal for support has evolved into one of the most inspiring stories of innovation, compassion, and possibility emerging from the UNILAG(Ƶ). On Friday, May 22, 2026, the University reaffirmed its growing reputation in technology and innovation as Canada’s Minister of International Development, Randeep Sarai, visited the institution’s recently launched AI UniPod, a centre already redefining how young Nigerians engage with artificial intelligence and social impact. The Minister, […]

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]]> /from-compassion-to-code-how-unilag-students-are-using-ai-to-transform-accessibility-for-students-with-disabilities/feed/ 0 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/ /unilag-ogesp-hosts-2026-lagos-study-fair-expands-students-access-to-global-academic-opportunities/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 15:44:41 +0000 /?p=73373 The Director of the Office of Global Engagement and Strategic Partnership, UNILAG(OGESP, Ƶ), 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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]]> /unilag-ogesp-hosts-2026-lagos-study-fair-expands-students-access-to-global-academic-opportunities/feed/ 0 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(Ƶ) 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), Ƶ, 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 UNILAGResearch Team Granted Patent for Stem Education Innovation /unilag-research-team-granted-patent-for-stem-education-innovation/ Wed, 06 May 2026 11:56:38 +0000 /?p=73036 A research team from the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education and Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, UNILAG(Ƶ) have been granted a Nigerian Patent for a stem education innovation. The team is made up of: The innovation which is “A Compact and Improvised Electrolysis Console for the Practical Teaching and Learning of Electrolysis” was developed to enhance hands-on, experiential learning in physics and chemistry education across academic […]

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]]> Energy Giants Combine to Gift UNILAGGeosciences Centre of Excellence /energy-giants-combine-to-gift-unilag-geosciences-centre-of-excellence/ /energy-giants-combine-to-gift-unilag-geosciences-centre-of-excellence/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:19:48 +0000 /?p=72480 Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have combined to gift the UNILAGa brand-new Geosciences Centre of Excellence, the first of its kind in Nigeria. With support from co-venture partners, including ExxonMobil and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited, the state-of-the-art facility was commissioned on Friday, April 17, 2026 by the Lagos State Governor, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was […]

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]]> /energy-giants-combine-to-gift-unilag-geosciences-centre-of-excellence/feed/ 6 Science Students Orientation Webinar Holds, April 20 /science-students-orientation-webinar-holds-april-20/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:29:43 +0000 /?p=72236 The Faculty of Life Sciences, in collaboration with the Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO), UNILAG(Ƶ), is set to hold a Science Students Orientation Webinar on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4p.m. prompt via Zoom. With the topic: From Laboratory Bench to Industry: Transforming Your Science Research into a Global Business, the webinar is open all students and researchers of the Faculties of Life Sciences, Physical and Earth Sciences, and Computing and […]

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]]> UNILAGResearch Team Advances Solar Technology with Smart Tracking System /unilag-research-team-advances-solar-technology-with-smart-tracking-system/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:26:40 +0000 /?p=72088 A research team in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, Ƶ, led by Dr. Uzoma Oduah (Principal Investigator) has developed a Smart Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System with Adaptive Mechanisms, marking a significant advancement in renewable energy research at the University. The innovative system enables solar panels to automatically track the sun’s trajectory, thereby enhancing photon capture and improving overall energy efficiency. It also incorporates weather-responsive features that detect adverse […]

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]]> FPES Holds Monthly Seminar Series, Feb. 24 /fpes-holds-monthly-seminar-series-feb-24/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:53:13 +0000 /?p=69587 The Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences (FPES), UNILAG(Ƶ) will hold its first (1st) seminar series in the 2025/2026 academic session on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the LT 018, Science Complex, Ƶ. The lecture titled: What if Water has Enemies? will be delivered by Prof. Foluso Oyedotun Agunbiade of the Department of Chemistry. The event promises to be an engaging exploration and excellent opportunity to interact with leading […]

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]]> Ƶ, Baker Hughes Strengthen Industry–Academia Collaboration With $3.5 Million Technology Donation /unilag-baker-hughes-strengthen-industry-academia-collaboration-with-3-5-million-technology-donation/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:45:55 +0000 /?p=70933 The UNILAG(Ƶ) has received software licences and workstation computers valued at over $3.5 million from Baker Hughes Oil Services Company to enhance teaching, research, and student training in the Department of Geosciences. The donated items include two HP Z2 G9 workstation laptops, five licences of JewelSuite Subsurface Modelling Software, and five licences of JewelSuite Geomechanics Software. These tools are expected to strengthen teaching, learning, and research activities, particularly in subsurface modelling and […]

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