UNN Postgraduate Orientation Exercise Schedule 2026 Announced [UPDATED]

The University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN School of Postgraduate Studies has released the orientation exercise for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.

The College of Postgraduate Studies is organizing an orientation programme for all fresh postgraduate students admitted in the 2025/2026 academic session into departments in both Nsukka and Enugu Campuses of the University.

This is in line with the vision of the current University Administration to reposition the postgraduate programmes for global competitiveness through timeliness, excellence and ethical conduct.

The orientation programme is a proactive enlightenment effort to acquaint the students with necessary procedures and regulations and motivate them onto high-level performances that will minimize cases of delayed graduation, failures and other mistakes that could arise from ignorance.

UNN Postgraduate Orientation Schedule of Events

This comprehensive two-day event is designed to introduce new students to the academic culture, resources, and support systems available within the university.

Day 1: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 – Departmental and Faculty Orientation

The first day focuses on local integration at the student’s respective departments and faculties.

Departmental Sessions (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)

• 9:00 AM: Opening Prayer
• 9:05 AM: Address by the Head of Department
• 9:25 AM: Address by the Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator
• 9:40 AM: Address by a Senior Academic
• 10:00 AM: Q&A and Student Feedback
• 10:20 AM: Closing Prayer
• 10:25 AM: Tour of Departmental Teaching and Research Facilities

Faculty Sessions (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

• 2:00 PM: Opening Prayer
• 2:05 PM: Address by the Dean of Faculty
• 2:20 PM: Address by the Faculty Representative to the CPGS Board
• 2:45 PM: Address by the Immediate Past Dean or Senior Academic
• 3:00 PM: Q&A and Student Feedback
• 3:20 PM: Closing Prayer
• 3:25 PM: Tour of Faculty Research Facilities and Library

Day 2: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 – General Online Orientation

The second day will be held virtually, featuring key addresses from university leadership and specialized presentations:

• 10:00 AM: Opening Prayer
• 10:05 AM: Address by the Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies
• 10:20 AM: Address and Formal Opening by the Vice-Chancellor
• 10:40 AM: College Secretary/Deputy Registrar on revised regulations and timetables
• 11:00 AM: Keynote: “Artificial Intelligence tools in Postgraduate Research and Scholarship” by Prof. Uzo Okoye
• 12:00 PM: “Navigating the Nigerian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” by Prof. (Mrs.) A. B. C. Ezeibe
• 12:20 PM: “Optimal use of library resources in modern research” by University Librarian, Prof. (Mrs.) Promise Ilo
• 12:40 PM: ICT Tools for Research presentation by Director, ICT, Mr. Paul Oranu
• 1:00 PM: Postgraduate Welfare talk by Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Christian Ezeibe
• 1:20 PM: “Self-care and Care for Others” by the PG Hall Governor (Nsukka Campus)
• 1:40 PM: Final Q&A/Reactions
• 2:00 PM: Closing Prayer

All admitted students are expected to participate fully in these sessions as they provide essential information for a successful academic journey.

Signed,
Professor Obioma U. Njoku
Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies

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