This newsletter provides information on recent events at the University of Mauritius including the centenary celebration of the Faculty of Agriculture, Research Week 2014, induction activities for new students, sports and wellness activities, academic conferences and presentations, international collaborations, and the establishment of a new Faculty of Ocean Studies. It also highlights achievements of students and staff and new academic programs starting in 2015-2016.

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Centenaire de L’École d’Agriculture
Research Week 2014
Faculty of Ocean Studies
Détente, Sport et Bien-être
U n i v e r s i t y o f M a u r i t i u s

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Le P.M. rendant hommage
aux fondateurs:
«La Faculté d’agriculture a été
le noyau autour duquel s’est
construite l’Université»
Prof. R. Mohee
«Le niveau d’excellence de ses
programmes d’études et de
recherches est reconnu tant à
Maurice que dans la région»
Dr J.C. Autrey
«La Faculté est équipée pour
faire face à l’avenir»

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Welcoming Newcomers
Induction Week 2014
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6. Research Week 2014
Forum of High-Level Academic Exchange
Faculty of
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Engineering
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Club Fair 2014
Semaine de l’Étudiant 2014
Détente, Sport et Bien-être !

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Model African Union Summit 2014
L’Université de Maurice
rafle 7 prix!
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Reviving
interest in Pure
Mathematics
Ramanujan
Contest 2014
Gold award winner:
Ot er two nalists:
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UoM enjoys
International
Visibility in
Conservation
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Talk on Ebola
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International Sports Exchange
UoM Basketball Team in
Madagascar
Le prodige de la prothèse
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Brèves:
Solar
Dehydration of Fruits and
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“Theoretical
Chemistry for Energy: From
nuclear waste management
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“Water Crisis/What
Water Crisis?
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A new Faculty of Ocean Studies
UoM engages with the Ocean Economy
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Dean of
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Department of
Ocean Engeering &
ICT
Department of Marine
and Ocean Science,
Fisheries & Mariculture
Department of
Maritime Trade &
Finance

16. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Planning & Resources)
Public Relations Office Tel: 403 7535/7587
Email: pro@uom.ac.mu
Website: www.uom.ac.mu