UNN launch its CBT Post UTME practice portal

The management of University of Nigeria UNN has launched an online based CBT Practice platform which will help prospective students practice for the upcoming post UTME screening.

The aim is to enable prospective students to practice and  get ready for their Post UTME.

The platform is online on the institutions official website and to use it, you will need to purchase a scratch card for N500 at any of the banks listed below :

Fidelity Bank.
First Bank.
Access Bank.
UBA

Ghanaian game-show winner now studying at Northumbria University

Sitting in the studio audience for the final of Ghana’s answer to The Apprentice, Anthony Kofi Annan thought he might be better suited as a contestant.

He was right. Two years later, the 27-year-old teaching assistant triumphed in The Challenge and is now enjoying his prize: an all-expenses scholarship to study at Northumbria University.

GCSE performance tables: Number of failing schools doubles in a year

Data published by the Department for Education shows that more than 300 schools missed the government’s basic targets for 16-year-olds, as grades at top performing schools also dip. The number of failing schools has doubled in the past year as a result of an overhaul of the exams system, official league tables show.

British Council Job in Nigeria for a Stability and Reconciliation Programme Consultant

The British Council is the world's leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. 
We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA VACANCY

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have: 

EPCM SAT/TOEL INSTRUCTOR/ADMIN VACANCY

EPCM Engineers Limited - An EPCM Supported Post-Secondary Education Institute is seeking to employ suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

BARCLAYS PAN AFRICA GRADUATE TRAINEES JOB

Barclays is a major global financial services provider and in Africa we combine our global product knowledge with regional expertise and our extensive, well-established local presence. Our goal is to build not only a sustainable, trustworthy business, but a business that customers and clients consider as the first choice for solutions in Africa – their ‘Go-To’ bank.

Denied education by Boko Haram, Nigerian kids make do in derelict schools

Seventeen-year-old Danladi Michael and Zubaru Bala, 11, boys who left their home towns last year when Boko Haram fighters attacked, watch intently as their teacher writes on the chalk board: a3 = a * a * a.

University of Washington and Chinese University Unite to Form Technology Institute

SEATTLE — With hometown companies like Amazon and Microsoft, this bustling region on the Puget Sound easily ranks in the top tier of technology hubs in the United States.But the area lags its peers in one glaring way: It is home to a single major research university, the University of Washington, while nearly every other big technology scene in the country has at least two.

What nobody tells you about studying abroad

Everyone told me how much fun I was going to have, but there are many things it would have been more useful for me to have known.

Going on a year abroad is an exciting prospect. If you’re getting ready for yours, no doubt half the people you know have told you how much of an “amazing time” you’re going to have.

Nigerian Receives Award For His Cancer-seeing Technology

Samuel Achilefu, Nigerian-born professor of radiology and biomedical engineering, has received the prominent St. Louis Award for 2014 for creating cancer-seeing technology.

High-tech glasses developed by a Washington University group led by Samuel Achilefu, PhD, professor of radiology and biomedical engineering, helps doctors see cancer cells. Photo courtesy of Washington University School of Medicine

The scientist and his team created the imaging technology in cancer

Geography/History Teacher Job Vacancy at Day Waterman College (DWC)f

Day Waterman College (DWC) is an impressive purpose-built school for students aged 11 – 16. DWC is in its sixth year and at full capacity will accommodate 700 students. The college currently has 480 students from Years 7-11 and this will increase to 500 in Sept 2015. 

2015 / 2016 Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE) Post Graduates Scholarship Award Scheme

Nigeria Agip Exploration Limited (NAE) and its PSC Partners, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Oando Plc are offering post graduate Scholarship awards to suitably qualified Nigerians to study in any University of Choice within or outside Nigeria.

The award is in two categories: Nigerian and Overseas.

Covenant University Convocation Ceremony 2015

Date: 26 June, 2015.

Venue: Ota, Ogun State.

The management of Covenant University (CU), Ota, Ogun State hereby invites the general public to the convocation ceremonies for the 2014/2015 graduating students which is scheduled to hold between Wednesday, 24th June to Friday, 26th June 2015.

Congratulations to the graduating students

2015/2016 UNIZIK Postgraduate Admission Form is Out – Apply

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for full-time and part-time admissions into the postgraduate courses offered by the institution for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES: The following may apply for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma programme:

1. Graduates from approved University who hold first degree classification with a FCGPA of 2.50 and above on a 5 point scale.
2. Candidates from approved Polytechnic, Monotechnics, and who hold a Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit.

MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES: The following may apply for admission into Masters Programmes:

1. Graduates from approved Universities who have obtained the appropriate degree with minimum FCGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or a minimum of 60% for universities who do not use Final Cumulative Grade Point Average, in the proposed field of study.
2. Holders of Postgraduate Diploma from recognized institutions with an FCGPA of 3.0 and above (on a 5 point scale). A good first degree will be an advantage.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES

1 Graduates from approved universities who obtained Masters degree in the proposed field of study.
2 A candidate seeking admission into Ph.D. programmes from campus portal the Masters programme would be required to have obtained a minimum FCGPA of 3.50 except for Sciences and Education where minimum FCGPA is 4.00 and above on a 5 point scale or a minimum of 60% for universities who do not use the Final Cumulative Grade Point Average, in the proposed field of study.

MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for all Postgraduate programmes must have a minimum of 5 credits including English Language and any four relevant subjects at one or two sittings in addition to other Departmental/Faculty and General University Requirements.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMES

1) Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD): The full time Postgraduate Diploma programme lasts for a minimum of 12 continuous calendar months. Part time programme shall last for a minimum of 18 calendar months.

2) Masters Degree Programmes: The Masters Degree programmes last for a minimum of three (3) semesters for full-time. Part-Time programme shall last for a minimum of five (5) semesters.

3) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme: Full-Time candidates with Masters’ degree will be required to spend a minimum of six (6) semesters while Part-Time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of eight (8) semesters.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application form should be completed on-line by login onto my.unizik.edu.ng/postgraduate/ on payment of N10,000.00 (Ten thousand naira only) in any of the Branches of the of the following banks: Access Bank, First Bank, Diamond Bank, Enterprise Bank, Fidelity Bank, GTBank, UBA, and Zenith Bank.

Applicants are advised to obtain information on Departmental requirements and areas of specialization from the website my.unizik.edu.ng/postgraduate

Fill and submit online the completed Application from, scanning and attaching the claimed certificates, including O’ level certificates, evidence of change of name, birth certificate, teller and confirmation order from the bank of purchase.

Print the completed Application Form for your personal use. You will require this document in the course of the admission and registration.

Download and print a copy of the Transcript Request Form. The Transcript Request Form should be sent to your former institution for your academic transcripts. Any change of name should be indicated on the transcript form.

Applicants should include the names and e-mail addresses of three Referees. At least two of the referees must be Academics not lower than rank of a Senior Lecturer.

Ph.D. applicants are expected to submit online a proposal of not more than five type written pages that should include:
a. Topic (not more than 18 words)
b. Brief background of the Study
c. Aims and Objectives/Purpose
d. Methodology
e. Expected Outcomes
f. References

Transcript should be forwarded to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies not later than 7th September, 2015.

Qualified Applicants will be invited for screening test on 16th September, 2015. Ph.D. Applicants shall also undertake oral defense of their written proposal on 17th September, 2015.

39 UNIJOS Academic Staff Promoted To Professors

39 UNIJOS Academic Staff Promoted To Professors & Readers

The Governing Council of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has approved the promotion of 39 academic staff of the institution to the rank of professors and readers.

According to a statement signed by the Principal Assistant Register, Information and Public Relations, Abdullahi Abduallahi, the staff are 17 professors and 22 readers.

The statement said some of the promotions took effect from October 1, 2013, while others took effect from October 1, 2014.

The new professors are: Ahmedu Ibrahim Musa (Religion and Philosophy), Gideon Umezurike Egezie (Human Physiology) and Grace Mebi Ayanbimpe (Medical Microbiology).

Others are: Noel Nenman Wanang (Pharmacology), Nyager Elizabeth (Theatre and Film Arts), and Agaku Jacob (Theatre and Film Arts), who was promoted post-humously.

Others who were promoted to professors are: Ikonji Ogaji (Pharmaceutical Technology), David Pam Yakubu (Zoology), Bakwa Dirting Dakup (Physics) and Barnabas John Kwaha (Physics).

Also, there were: Mary Plangnan Haggai (Educational Foundations), Agbo Felicia Onyemowo (Science and Technology Education), Stephen Samuel Gyang (Clinical Pharmacy) and Haruna Bonaventure Nkup (Political Science).

Professors Christiana Ogoamaka Okoye (Political Science), Alemika Emily, (Faculty of Law) and Adefioye O. Akerele (Economics Department) had their promotions become effective from October 1, 2011. (NAN)

I'll Give My Wardrobe Allowance to Osun Workers and Widows -Senator Murray-Bruce

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has disclosed that he'll be using his wardrobe allowance to take care of widows in his constituency and Osun state workers who are been owed about 7 months wages.

Zidane, Carlos, Owen, Makelele Lead Stars As Madrid Take On Liverpool Legends

Real Madrid Legends came from 2-0 down to beat Liverpool Legends 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday evening. Headers from former Reds Harry Kewell and Michael Owen had given the Merseysiders a commanding lead midway through the first-half.

Roberto Carlos' penalty halved the arrears before half-time, and after the Brazilian had repeated the feat, Jose Amavisca completed Madrid's comeback with 22 minutes remaining, before Ivan Perez capped the turnaround with a late fourth for the Spanish giants.

Trouble over Late Arisekola’s Properties

Late Abdul Azeez Alao Arisekola

Barely a year after the late industrialist and Aare Musulumi of Nigeria, Abdul Azeez Alao Arisekola, passed on, there appears to be controversy over his vast estate.

Several Job Vacancies At Mama Cass

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Federal Poly Bauchi 2015/2016 Post UTME Date, Cutoff Announced

THIS is to inform the members of the public and all the prospective applicants that the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Bauchipoly 2015/2016 Post-UTME form is now on sale.

On this note, candidates who made Fed. Poly. Bauchi their choice in the Jamb 2015 CBT Examination are encouraged to read the complete guideline below;

Michelle Obama to land in Stansted tonight ahead of education conference

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First Lady Michelle Obama will be flying into Stansted Airport this evening in time for a London conference where she will show her support for the education of young women.

Cheating found to be rife in British schools and universities

British education is experiencing an epidemic of trickery and cheating, ranging from primary school teachers rigging key assessments through to 40,000 university undergraduates disciplined for plagiarism over the past four years.

An investigation by Channel 4 Dispatches, to be screened on Monday night, describes how shady practices and in some cases outright fraud are woven into the fabric of UK education as the use of exam results, league tables and performance indicators increases the pressure on students, teachers and institutions to succeed.

Emily Ashwell to leave UKTI Education

Emily Ashwell is to leave her post as managing director of UKTI Education, the government agency dedicated to offshore education exports, after just two years in the role.

She has been promoted to the Shareholder Executive at the Department of Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS), a role she begins on Monday 15 June. 

Job Vacancies in the Australian High Commission in Abuja seeks

The Australian High Commission in Abuja seeks to appoint a Development Cooperation Officer and a Public Affairs Officer as locally engaged staff members. The successful candidates will be responsible for implementing the High Commission's development and public affairs programs.

G 7 MEETING PICTURE WITH NIGERIA PRESIDENT

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French President François Hollande (second from left) gestured next to U.S. President Barack Obama (left) and other G7 summit participants and outreach delegates at a family picture event at the G7 summit at the Elmau castle in Krün near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, June 8, 2015. Reuters/Christian Hartmann

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Germany Monday armed with a “wish list” for the Group of Seven summit, his spokesperson said in a statement. The newly elected president requested help on Boko Haram and Nigeria’s economy from G7 leaders at the summit in the Bavarian Alps, local media reported.

The G7 leaders invited Buhari to the summit along with other so-called outreach guests -- the leaders of Senegal, Ethiopia, Liberia, South Africa, Tunisia and Iraq. Climate change topped the agenda for the final day of the two-day summit, at which the world leaders also discussed African development, the fight against terrorism from Boko Haram to the Islamic State group as well as combating epidemics and other health issues. Buhari was expected to receive ample support from the G7 industrialized nations given the challenges they faced engaging with Nigeria’s previous administration of Goodluck Jonathan, experts said.

“I think there is very strong goodwill towards Nigeria,” Tim Murithi, head of program at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in Cape Town, South Africa, said in an interview with Deutsche Welle. “So Buhari is in what you would call a honeymoon period at the moment, and I believed the rest of the world, the international community, would like to see Nigeria play a much more pivotal role in Africa, which historically it has played.”

Military bows to Buhari, moves Command, control centre to Maiduguri

Following President Muhammad Buhari’s directives to military to move its command centre to Maiduguri, the Borno state capital fight Boko Haram sect, the authorities of the Nigerian Army has heeded to the order and concluded arrangement for all Service Chiefs to move in tomorrow (Tuesday).

The establishment of the Command centre for ‘Operation Zaman Lafiya’ was contained in a press statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman and made available to our Correspondent in Maiduguri on Monday.

Job Vacancies at Queensland Academy

Welcome to Queensland Academy website where you are ushered into our world from wherever you are. Ours is a culture friendly, Christian and religious tolerant school cutting across human boundaries and limitations. Queensland Academy was established in 1988 with the sole aim of making a difference in foundation education and with the gift to appreciate the parental challenge of choosing the right school for their children.

Job Vacancies at The U.S. Consulate in Lagos

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ two suitable and qualified candidates for the positions of

Non-Immigrant/Immigrant Visa Assistant

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Experience2 years
• LocationLagos
• Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial  

 

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent performs the complex task of processing the full range of non-immigrant and immigrant visas for Nigeria citizens and third-country nationals. S/he refers only unusual, complex or questionable cases to the team leader, LE Staff supervisor, or consular officer. This position is performed as a member of one of four rotating visa unit teams, who share duties over the course of the year.

To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission website at:http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• A bachelor’s degree in Art, Business Administration, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Foreign Language, History, International Relations, International Affairs, Literature, Liberal Arts, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science or Sociology is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in the application of regulatory material, while dealing with the public is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Comprehensive knowledge of immigration laws, regulations and procedures is required.
• Ability to use MS Word and Outlook to draft and clear correspondence and memorandum is required.
• Ability to draft documents with Level III keyboarding and data entry skills and maintain appropriate confidentiality is required.

ACS Supervisory Specialist

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Experience3 years
• LocationLagos
• Job FieldBanking   Finance / Accounting / Audit  

 

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent is a senior LE Staff at a Bureau of Consular Affairs Top 10 Post. S/he is the unit supervisor responsible for providing substantive expertise, supervision, guidance, and training to a team of at least two LE Staff that process all categories of passport and citizenship cases. This position is regarded as an authority on complex citizenship and passport casework and incumbent oversees the Special Issuance Agency (SIA)  program of diplomatic and official passports for employees of the Mission. S/he serves as a point of contact with U.S. law enforcement officers, foreign government contacts, and NGOs on citizenship and passport related matters. Additionally, this position is responsible for monitoring the consistency and quality of the unit’s day-to-day work and ensuring that it complies with consular section quality standards for Mission Nigeria.

To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• A University degree or equivalent in Accountancy, Banking, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Management, or Psychology is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive work experience with the application of regulatory material while dealing with the public is required. Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience is also required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking in Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory material processing and application is required.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with immigration laws and procedures.
• Ability to maintain external and high profile contacts, while being able to use MS Word and Outlook to draft and clear correspondence and legal memorandums is required.

Method of Application

SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

Salary
OR - Ordinarily Resident - N3,154,846 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-06
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor - Not Ordinary Resident AEFM - US$36,353 EFM/MOH - US$31,301 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-08

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submit Application To

Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office,
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive,
Central District Area,
Abuja.
Or submit to: HRNigeria@state.gov

I Started Doing Business Early To Help My Family – Alice Ejembi, Hairstylist

Alice Emmanuel Ejembi a.k.a Lisa, is a 25-year-old hairstylist based in Ungwan Rimi GRA, Kaduna. Her passion for making others look good saw her venture into the hairdressing business six years ago; a business her mother had also been involved in since her growing up years.

My parents are… Mr Emmanuel Ejembi Ochigbo and Mrs Ochigbo

Education is antidote to extremism, says new Oxford head

Louise Richardson says education can challenge the "oversimplified" arguments of violent extremists

Education is the most effective "antidote" to violent extremism, says the incoming head of Oxford University.

Louise Richardson said terror groups were characterised by a "highly oversimplified view of the world".

Prof Richardson, whose academic expertise is in terror and counter-terrorism, was speaking at a British Council conference in London.

World Leaders Pledge to Restore Teacher Respect

Applications and nominations are now open for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2016. At the same time, former world leaders are calling on governments around the world to protect and value teachers, and play their part in restoring the respect that teachers so richly deserve. The Varkey Foundation and Club de Madrid have joined forces to publish this open letter from leaders around the world:

From: Former World Leaders
To: Global Education Ministers
Re: The Importance of Restoring Teacher Respect

In most societies at most times throughout history, teachers have been among the most respected members of their communities.

Sadly, this respect has been eroded. According to opinion research in 21 countries by the Varkey Foundation, less than a third of parents in most countries say that they would definitely encourage their children to become teachers.  When asked to rank teachers against other professions, only in China did people think that they enjoyed the same status as doctors. Frequently the ills of society are laid at the door of teachers. They are blamed for everything from a decline in manners among young people to a lack of basic skills in the workplace. They have even, on occasion, been blamed for a country’s poor economic performance. Too often politicians see teachers as an easy target for short-term political gain.

The effects of this are profoundly damaging to the life chances of the next generation. If teachers aren’t respected in society, children won’t listen to them in class, parents won’t back their teachers, and the most talented graduates will continue to disregard teaching as a fulfilling career option. Over time, this declining respect for teachers will weaken teaching, damage the learning opportunities for millions and ultimately weaken societies around the world.  An uneducated citizenry can weaken cherished democratic institutions such as parliament and the free press.  Uninformed democratic choices can give way to populism and even extremism.

Right now, we need teachers more than ever. We need great teachers to foster great minds. Otherwise, we will never tackle the problems facing the world — from climate change to conflict, disease and poverty.  Human civilization only moves forward because teachers are there behind the scenes, sparking creativity, encouraging people on, guiding and pointing the way forward.

We call on governments around the world to protect and value teachers, and play their part in restoring the respect that they so richly deserve.

SIGNED BY:

Africa and Middle East

Abdurrahim El-Keib, Prime Minister of Libya (2011-2012)

Antonio Mascarenhas Monteiro, President of Cape Verde (1991- 2001)

Cassam Uteem, President of Mauritius (1992-2002)

Olusegun Obasanjo, President of Nigeria (1976-1979, 1999-2007)

James R Mancham, President of Seychelles (1976-1977)

Asia-Pacific

Han Seung-soo, Prime Minister of Korea (2008-2009)

Jose Ramos Horta, President of East Timor (2007-2012)

Roza Otunbayeva, President of the Kyrgyz Republic (2010-2011)

Americas

Belisario Betancur, President of Colombia (1982-1986)

Kim Campbell, Prime Minister of Canada (1993)

Luis Alberto Lacalle, President of Uruguay (1990-1995)

Ricardo Lagos, President of Chile, (2000-2006)

Sebastián Piñera, President of Chile (2010-2014)

Jorge Quiroga,President of Bolivia (2001-2002) and Vice-President of the Club de Madrid

Martín Torrijos, President of Panama (2004-2009)

Andrés Pastrana, President of Colombia, (1998-2002)

Felipe Calderón, President of México, (2006-2012)

Europe 

Vaira Vike-Freiberga, President of Latvia (1999-2007) and President of the Club de Madrid

Felipe González, President of the Government of Spain (1982-1996)

Alfred Gusenbauer, Chancellor of Austria (2007-2008)

Zlatko Lagumdzija, Prime Minister of Bosnia-Herzegovina (2001-2002)

Rexhep Meidani, President of Republic of Albania (1997-2002)

Iveta Radicova, Prime Minister of Slovakia (2010-2012)

Petre Roman, President of Romania (1989-1991)

Jorge Sampaio, President of Portugal (1996-2006)

Boris Tadic, President of Serbia (2004-2012)

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, President of the Government of Spain (2004-2011)

Tarja Halonen, President of Finland (2000-2012)

Mikhail Gorbachev, President of the Soviet Union (1990-1991), Secretary General (1985-1991)

Join us in restoring respect for teachers by nominating your favourite teacher or by applying to Global Teacher Prize 2016! click

http://www.globalteacherprize.org/world-leaders-pledge-to-restore-teacher-respect

PhD studies in Canada: A dilemma for international students

Canadian society and the Canadian academy are proud of their openness and diversity. Every year, thousands of international students are encouraged to embark upon undergraduate and graduate studies at Canadian institutes of higher education. Indeed, the drive amongst Canadian universities to attract top-quality international students in greater numbers is intensifying. And yet, there is a significant systemic problem for those international students in the arts and humanities who undertake doctoral studies in Canada.

A pre-pay electricity meter made my student life hell

 Customers using pre-pay electricity meters pay on average £80 more per year on their energy bills than direct debit customers. Photograph: Alamy

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The news that there have been more than half a million pre-payment energy meters forcibly installed into people’s homes over the last six years struck a chord with me.

GRE Increasingly Popular for International Business Students

The number of students taking the Graduate Record Examinations, or GRE, has been steadily increasing over the past few years.

However, its growth is due less to American graduate applicants and more to international students applying to U.S. graduate business programs, according to Bloomberg Business. 

GRE Use Rises 

The total number of GRE takers has grown by 3% between 2013 and 2014, and by 12% since 2009. But the number of U.S. students taking the exam actually dropped over the same time period, from 445,135 in 2009 to 422,668 in 2014.

The decrease may be caused by a drop in the number total U.S. graduate school applicants who preferred to find jobs in an improving economic climate rather than going back to school, Bloomberg explained. 

2015/2016 NOUN Admission Form On Sale

THE National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Admission Form is currently on sale, and this is for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Using this medium, we wish to inform and notify members of the general public, that that the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Application Form for the 2014/2015 Academic Session is now on Sale, and all interested applicants can now apply for admission into the institution, using the guidelines below.

So therefore, we would love to notify all interested candidates, who intend to apply for admission into NOUN for the 2015/2016 Academic Year, that they can apply by using the enumerated guidelines below to obtain their form.