Inaugural Lectures

OAU’s 435th Inaugural Lecture: Professor Oluwole Daramola to Address Sustainable Environmental Planning in Nigeria

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is set to hold its 435th Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, with Professor ...

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OAU-ASTRIA Workshop Day 1: Building the Foundations for OAU eCampus 2027

On 9 November, academic, technical, and administrative teams from both institutions came together to exchange perspectives, align priorities, and advance ...

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Pioneering Digital Excellence: OAU Partners with Astria Learning to Expand Access to Higher Education

The executive leadership of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Astria Learning convened for a transformative two-day strategic workshop on 9th ...

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OAU Records Major Research Milestone with 36 TETFund NRF and IBR Grants

Obafemi Awolowo University continues to demonstrate strategic leadership in research enterprise and innovation, securing major allocations in the latest Tertiary ...

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Celebrating 47 Years of Distinguished Service: Professor ’Tola Badejo (KWJ) – A Legacy of Scholarship, Research and Academic Leadership

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, will on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, host a valedictory event in honour of Professor ’Tola ...

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