Wifi Workshop 2010

The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) is organizing a 5-day workshop on "Low Cost Wireless networking" at the AUST campus, Abuja between the 11th – 15th October 2010. For more information read here.

AUST Entrance Exam 2010

As the 2010 Admissions period reaches its end, AUST will be conducting Entrance Exams on 7^th May 2010 at 9:00am. Successful candidates will be notified on the same day of the exam.

Admissions Deadline extended

The Admissions period for the 2010 academic year has been extended. The new deadline is now Friday, April 30th 2010. Forms and further details can be downloaded from our Admissions section.

Career opportunities - AUST seeks Academic Department Heads

The African University of Science and Technology, Abuja Nigeria invites applications for the position of Department Head/Director at the rank of Full Professor in the following academic streams; Computer Science; Materials Science and Engineering; Theoretical Physics; and Petroleum Engineering. See the Careers section for details.

Campus Development - Calling for Expressions of Interest

Exciting times lay ahead in terms of the development of the permanent site of the AUST Abuja campus. The Nelson Mandela Institution (NMI, Inc.) and AUST are calling for Expressions of Interest from developers and interested entities.

AUST hosts MIT Energy Initiative

On Thursday 25th March and Friday 26th March, AUST will host the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI). At this meeting we will share our experience to date in building research and education partnerships abroad. The objective is to formulate an informed partnership strategy based on our collaborative research approach that is capable of attracting substantial ongoing financial support, and can complement ongoing World Bank programs.

AUST accepts resignation of President Hilary Inyang - Names Interim Leadership Management

ABUJA, March 1^st, 2010 – The African University of Science and Technology, Abuja (AUST), Abuja, has accepted the resignation for personal reasons of Prof. Hilary Inyang as President of the institution. The university has also named Prof. Charles Chidume, AUST Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, as Acting President and head of the Interim Campus Leadership Committee that will run AUST after President Inyang’s departure pending the appointment of a successor.
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More AUST Career opportunities

Academic positions are open at AUST, interested parties please get more info from the Careers page.

Admission for 2010/11 academic session

The Admission process for the 2010/11 has begun. Prospective students can get information and download application forms from the Admissions section. Application deadline is 31st March 2010.

AUST Career opportunities

AUST is urgently seeking for service providers to submit Expressions of Interest. Check the Careers page for details.

AUST's 1st Commencement Ceremony

AUST's 1st Commmencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the campus in Abuja, Nigeria. Click here for more details.

AUST gives Research courses

AUST Mathematics Institute gave Research Courses (click here for details) for 2009. Open to a total of 10 selected graduate students, recent Ph.Ds and researchers.