University of Port-Harcourt : UNIPORT

University of Port-Harcourt : UNIPORT at a glance

The University of Port Harcourt began in 1975 as a University College and received full university status in 1977. Its establishment formed part of Nigeria's effort to expand university education beyond the older institutions and to create a strong centre of higher learning in the Niger Delta. From its base in Port Harcourt, the university has served a region whose public life and economy are closely connected with waterways, energy, industry, agriculture, culture and a large, diverse population. The move from university-college status to a full university gave the institution greater autonomy over its academic programmes, governance, research and public responsibilities. Over time, the university developed teaching and research across the humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, education, management, medicine, law and other professional fields. Its history is not limited to the date of its legal creation; it also includes the gradual building of a regional institution capable of training professionals and producing research relevant to the Niger Delta and Nigeria. The university's continuing public role is to combine broad academic education with community service, innovation and the preparation of graduates for national and international work.

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