Education

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.

UTG Students Association Seek Govt Support to Advancing Educational Goals

Mariama Cham December 23, 2023

Executive members of the 14th Education Students Association-UTG (EDUSA) met with H.E. Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia. The delegation provided an overview of EDUSA, outlined upcoming initiatives, and appealed for government support from the Gambia Government, emphasizing its commitment to fostering educational engagement and advancing educational goals.

Spanish University Explores Areas of Support to Gambia Higher Education

Awa Colley November 29, 2023

A University of La Laguna delegation visited Gambia to discuss the Climate Change and Social Entrepreneurship (CCES-Gambia) project, financed by the

Experts Ok Use of Proposed Native Language Policy in Gambian Education

Awa Colley November 14, 2023

On Monday, Gambia Education stakeholders reviewed and validated a proposed language in Education policy aimed at encouraging the use of first or native languages in the education sector. The World Bank is supporting the interface proposed by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.