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UI’s Adebayo Adewunmi Named 2024 WVA/MSD Scholarship Recipient

Adebayo Adewunmi, a DVM V student of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, have been named one of the twelve recipients across Africa to receive the highly competitive MSD/WVA Veterinary Student Scholarship for 2024. The announcement marks a significant milestone not only for Adewunmi but also for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, which had five winners in 2023 but sees just one this year, a sign of the scholarship's increasing competitiveness. The MSD Animal Health and World Veterinary Association (WVA) scholarship program aims to support exceptional veterinary students around the world who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to advancing animal health and welfare. "Now in its 8th year, the program received over 600 applications from across the globe, highlighting the increasing need for support among veterinary students and the strong reputation the program has built. This year, 40 veterinary student...

AVMSUI Holds Freshers' Welcome and Lab Coat Ceremony for DVM I Students

Today, 9th May, 2025, the Association of Veterinary Medical Students, University of Ibadan (AVMSUI), held its Freshers’ Welcome and Lab Coat Ceremony for the newly admitted students and DVM I students respectively. The event, which took place at the Faculty Auditorium, had in attendance dignitaries including the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Ola-Davies; the Sub-Dean (Undergraduate), Dr. Anifowose; Professor Olopade; Dr. Azeez; and the Guest Speaker, Dr. John Jesuwale. In her opening remarks, the Dean, Prof. Ola-Davies, appreciated the initiative of the Sub-Dean, AVMS, and her executives for organizing the ceremony. Addressing the DVM I students, she said: “I heartily welcome and congratulate you on this feat of coming fully into and being adopted into the veterinary profession at the University of Ibadan. It takes hard work to cross over to this side.” She emphasized that “Veterinary medicine is not a sprint, but a marathon,” urging students to persevere through the academic journey...

UI Students Research and Innovation Club Holds Inauguaral RISE Conference

By Aanuoluwa Williams The University of Ibadan Students’ Research and Innovation Club held the RISE Conference on Saturday, September 8, 2025, an event centred on Research, Innovation, and Skill Empowerment. The conference, which held at Faculty of Pharmacy auditorium and began at 11:00 a.m. with Damilola David as compere, brought together dignitaries, scholars, and students to promote a culture of research and creativity within the university community. In attendance were notable figures, including Prof. Oyewale Odedomi, WHO representative and keynote speaker; Dr Obaro Michael; Prof. Olatunji Akinoye; Dr Ekundayo Samuel, President of the Research and Innovation Club; Dr Iyiola, Director of UI Students Affairs; and Prof. Sherifat Aboaba, representing the Vice Chancellor. Others included Prof. Demola Lewis, Dean of Student Affairs, represented by Pharmacist Akinsishe, and Dr Babatunde Ojebunmi of the Department of Communication and Language Arts. Delivering the welcome address, Olakunle...

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