This document discusses University of Ibadan's international linkages and opportunities for collaboration. It notes that the largest percentages of UI's linkages are with institutions in other African countries, North America, and Europe. It acknowledges challenges in expanding relations with Asian institutions but sees opportunities for collaborative research and programs in various fields. Specific opportunities mentioned include staff and student exchanges, joint degrees, centres of excellence, and developing new academic programs. The document emphasizes UI's role in postgraduate education in Africa and hosting international scholars, students, and academic events.

1. Geographical Distribution of UI
linkages
Continent Number (%)
• North America 21.9
• Europe 16.7
• Asia 4.2
• Other African Countries 23.9
• International Agencies 8.3
• Nigerian institutions/Org 25
• Total 100

2. Chart showing the University
Linkages
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Nigeria
Rest of africa
Europe
North America
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Int Agencies
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3. Collaborations with Asian Institutions:
Challenges.
 There have been challenges in the institutions stride to
expand relations with the Asia institution. These
challenges militate against increased cooperation
between African/ Asian HEI’s
 Our Discussions will shed more light

4. Opportunities/Prospects
for Collaboration
 Collaborative Tropical Research, in Medicine,
Agriculture, Sustainable development, Energy,
Indigenous African Knowledge etc.
 New curriculum has been developed for the MBBS
programme and has been approved by the Senate.
 UI, a leading institution for postgraduate education in
Africa.
 University runs 478 Postgraduate programmes.
 Staff and Student Exchange Programme

5. Opportunities/Prospects
for Collaboration contd.
 Curriculum Development – Courses are
fashioned to meet the latest trends as it
obtains in the global world.
 Joint Degree Programme.
 Establishment/Presence of Centres of
Excellence in different academic disciplines
 Existence of Yoruba Language Centre and
opportunity of Indigenous studies in African
Culture.

6. Opportunities/Prospects for collaboration.
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New Programmes include:
Postgraduate degrees (M.SC, M.Phil and Ph.D) in
Ophthalmology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Radiotherapy
Technology
• Professional Master Degree in Biomedical
Education sponsored by the University of
Swansea, England with University of Ibadan as
hub for students drawn from five other
universities in West Africa (awaiting approval)

7. Academic and Professional Programmes
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 The University serves as the hub for PAU’s
Life and Earth Sciences Institute (including
Agriculture and Health). Four flagship
programmes have been selected for take-off
namely:
 Reproductive Health
 Plant Breeding
 Geosciences (with Petroleum option)
 Environmental Engineering

8. Centres of Excellence
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1. Centre for Sustainable Development (CESDEV)
which has internationally funded programmes like
the Masters in Development Practice (MDP),
Indigenous knowledge and Development (IKAD).
2. The Center for Petroleum, Energy Economics and
Law (CPEEL).
3. The Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental
Health (C-CAMH) is another Centre funded by the
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It
is to support the “Building Up of Child and
Adolescent Mental Health” capacity in the African
region and beyond.

9. Yoruba Language Flagship
Programme

10. Engaging A RAPIDLY
CHANGING WORLD
 International Conference support grant
 Regional/Area Study and Focus ; Special focus on West
Africa and Asia
 Nigerian Academics in Diaspora collaboration
 International Exhibition
 Auditing of existing partnerships
 Programmes to strengthen existing beneficial
relationships.

11. Unique postgraduate degree Programmes which
are inherently international
The University of Ibadan offers Unique international
programmes e.g.,
- the first online Masters programme in Biomedical
education in West Africa,
-Masters in Development practice and Masters in
humanitarian and refugee studies the only one of such
in Africa.
-Masters in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies

12. Inward Mobility of Academic
Staff and Students
 Hosts several Scholars and students from
within and outside Africa for collaborative
research and exchange programmes
 Academic units host international
conferences, seminars, workshops and
symposia
 Housing for international students and
scholars (Facilities being planned)

13. Part IV
 Conclusion