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PASET Scholarship for PhD Research at AUST
As one of the four Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) African Host Universities, applicants into the various Ph.D. programs can benefit from the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF). This fund will provide you with a competitive stipend for living expenses as well as funds to cover part of your tuition cost and research.
Applications for the 2017/2018 AUST Academic Session now open.
Applications for the 2017/2018 AUST Academic Session now open for Regular MSc and PhD.
AUST's Science and Technology Quiz Competition Kicks off
In continuation of the programs mapped out to celebrate the university’s 10th anniversary and in line with its desire to forge meaningful partnerships with the communities around it, on Thursday May 25, 2017, the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), hosted the first phase of a planned series of science and technology quiz competitions for selected secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Congratulations To Mohammed Abdullahi
The AUST community extends its congratulations to Mr. Mohammed Abdullahi, Assistant Librarian in the university's Science Library on the completion of his Master's degree in Library and Information Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State.
Petroleum Does It Again!
Our Student Chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) continues with their winning streak. On 10th March, 2017, our Petroleum Engineering student Teslim Olayiwola participated in the 2017 Student Technical Conference and Exhibition (STCE) Petroquiz and Paper contest held at University of Uyo.
New M.Sc. Programs
With effect from July, 2017 the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) will offer 3 new 12-month M.Sc. Programs by coursework only.
AUST hosts Nigeria's University Librarians
AUST welcomed to its campus Librarians and library representatives from 50 universities across the nation who were here representing their institutions at the annual conference of the Association of University Librarians of Nigerian Universities (AULNU) held during the period 5-8th March, 2017.
AUST To Pursue ABET Accreditation
As part of its efforts at continuous improvement and ensuring continued maintenance of the highest academic standards, AUST has recently been engaging with ABET (the U.S.-based Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) created by professionals in the field to organize, operate and develop accreditation systems for scientific and technical education programs in order to meet international standards.
AUST Partners With Tangent Hub
At a very well attended ceremony on the morning of the 25th of september 2016, AUST hosted the launch of an important new initiative “Tangent–Hub” which, together with AUST and several other partners, including other academic institutions, government departments, parastatals, private sector entities, international development agencies and select individuals, will serve as a nucleus for a range of activities set to drive innovation in the Abuja Technology Corridor.
Celebrating Mandela Day
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Institution and the South African High Commission, Abuja will, as has now become customary observe and celebrate this year's Nelson Mandela International Day. A series of activities have been planned and, according to the program made available, the events run from July 15 through July 18, 2016.
AUST Student Pioneers With Top Award
Ms. Samuel Jemimah-Sandra, a new M.Sc. graduate in Petroleum Engineering, was honoured at a recent event, hosted by the Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Prof. Emmanuel Nnadozie, who was in Abuja on ACBF business and hosted a special dinner to celebrate the graduation of the 21 female students ACBF sponsored at AUST during the 2015/2016 academic year
AUST students scoop major international award
AUST "Petros" have done it again! The African University of Science & Technology Society of Petroleum Engineers Student Chapter has been selected to receive the 2016 Outstanding Student Chapter Award.
AUST holds 6th commencement ceremony
With its distinguished Board Chair, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala presiding, AUST held its 6th commencement ceremony on 8th June, 2016.
Petroleum Students Net Industry Big wigs
Last night, the Petroleum Engineering students who are graduating at the upcoming commencement ceremony on 8th June held their farewell gala dinner at a glitzy event on campus.
AUST co-hosts International Science Parks Workshops with ATV
The Abuja Technology Village, a member of the Africa Chapter of the International Association of Science Parks (ISP), successfully hosted the first ISP workshop to be held in Nigeria, which attracted over 90 attendees from all over Nigeria, Botswana, Cameroon and South Africa.
Passing of W. Paatii Ofosu-Amaah
It is with the saddest of hearts that I inform you of the passing of our dear Board Colleague W. Paatii Ofosu-Amaah on April 13, 2016. Paatii was a member of the Boards of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) and the Nelson Mandela Institution (NMI) for most of their existence.
