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Higher Education Ministry Advances Gender Equality in Tertiary Institutions

Frederic Tendeng April 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), is making significant strides in promoting gender equality within the country’s tertiary and higher educational institutions. As part of a comprehensive initiative to implement the Gender Scorecard, MoHERST recently conducted a pivotal Scoring Workshop.

Govt Offers Annual $400 per TVET Student, Bring Changes at Faraba Banta Campus

Frederic Tendeng March 29, 2024

President Adama Barrow recently hosted a gathering at the State House in Banjul to assess the Ministry of Higher Education’s progress

Gambian Officials Inspect Gujarat University, After Attack on Foreign Students

Frederic Tendeng March 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A delegation from the African nation of Gambia visited the Gujarat University campus to discuss safety measures for students in the wake of an attack on foreign students. The incident, which occurred three days ago, involved nearly 30 students from Gambia studying at the university.

Gambia Introduces Local Languages in Education

Frederic Tendeng March 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a significant stride towards education reform and preserving local languages, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in The Gambia unveiled its Language in Education Policy. This policy aims to integrate local languages into the education curriculum from early childhood development to grade 3.

The Gambia’s Chemical Society Beats Challenges, Make Its Mark in the Scientific Community

Frederic Tendeng March 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a bid to raise awareness and recognition for chemistry in The Gambia, a group of enthusiastic students and graduates navigated numerous challenges to establish the Chemical Society of The Gambia. The journey, marked by perseverance and determination, highlights the dedication to promote the field of chemistry in a country where it is not widely pursued.

OSC to Establish Transdisciplinary Research Institute in the Gambia

Frederic Tendeng February 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Secretary-General of the Organization of Southern Cooperation (OSC), Sheikh Manssour Bin Mussallam, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of the Republic of The Gambia, Professor Pierre GOMEZ, at the OSC Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Prof. Ofori is New Interim Vice-Chancellor, University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET)

Awa Colley January 31, 2024

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) has announced the appointment of Professor Samuel P. Owusu-Ofori as the Interim Vice-Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET), with effect from January 1, 2024, to September 31, 2024.

Gender Scorecard Introduced to Higher Education With Commonwealth Support

Mustapha Jarju January 23, 2024

MoHERST, in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), has recently introduced the Gender Scorecards to the MoHERST Senior Management Team

Higher Education Submits Dormitory Construction Task to MRC Holland and Brighter Future

Jarai Jallow January 21, 2024

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) handed over the construction site for student dormitories at the University of The Gambia Faraba Banta Campus to the MRC Holland Foundation and Brighter Future on January 17, 2024.

Government to Transform Gambia College into University

Awa Colley January 5, 2024

The Gambia government plans to transfer all schools of Gambia College to the University of The Gambia, except for the School of Education, to improve teacher education.

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