BY IBRAHIM JOENAL SESAY
232NEWS, FREETOWN
In a bid to showcase their students’ skills to a broader audience, Limkokwing University has on Monday 18th December at the university main campus, Hill Station in Freetown organized a five-day end of semester exhibition talents to the public.
Welcoming parents, industries and the media, Limkokwing University Campus Director, Agnes Mugo said that the day marks the official opening of their end of service exhibition, showcasing their students’ unwavering dedication throughout the semester.
The event, she said is a celebration of their innovative and creative projects, providing a valuable platform for them to showcase their skills to a broader audience.
He added that they were happy to have industry experts and the media to give them feedback that they can use to contribute to the growth and development of excellence.
“Our primary aim is to foster collaboration between our students and industry professionals, emphasizing projects that can positively impact student’s landscape. This exhibition that started yesterday and ends on Friday from 10am to 5pm daily is a testament of our commitment to driving positive change and fostering innovation in our society. I want to thank the coordinator of this exhibition, as well as our students and lecturers who have made it possible for the students to have what we can see today,” she said.
While giving the purpose of the exhibition, Head of Academics at Limkokwing, Bashir Mohamed Idris said the reason why they organised the exhibition was to showcase the outcomes of the semester, adding that the university is a practical oriented university and they were focusing on training young people to be able to be productive out there in the industry.
He maintained that the exhibition was very instrumental in giving students the opportunities to connect with industry. He therefore went on to thank industry partners for being part of the event.
He emphasised that they had invited industry partners because they wanted to create that platform where students can get feedback from the industry which is part of the learning process because after their project, they would get to meet and talk with industry people that are actually out there doing the work.
He said as a result of this, the students also get to you know, interact with the industry which leads them to many opportunities as they have seen students getting hired on the spot because of their skill. Students get an internship position because of this exhibition, so it’s very deliberate which is very practical in their system.
He continued that the exhibition also gives them the opportunity to popularise their programs because lots of people do not really know what the university is doing so it‘s an opportunity to bring the public into the university to see what they are really doing.
Head of Academic Quality Assurance, Francis Alex Samai said as a university they will puts premium on ensuring that they recruit lecturers with expertise for the different modules, they will also do regular curriculum review among others.
Head of Faculty, Architecture and Design Innovation, Ismaila Rabiu Ismaila said place making is the art of shaping spaces and ideas that resonance with the intricacies of human life.
He said for architecture, they have two programs a diploma in Architectural Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture, adding that under design they have diploma in graphic design technology and a Bachelor of Arts in professional design.
“Architectural Design goes beyond the mere construction of structures they are a reflection of our aspirations, values, and the very fabric of our societies. Today our student showcase their progress in place making where they leads the creation of environments that not only serve functional needs, but also evoke emotional responses by foster a sense of community. The theme of our exhibition revolves around distinct types of races. Micro housing, a learning sector, a small family residence and a Wellness centre. Each of these projects represents a unique journey undertaken by our students. And today we have a privilege of exploring the diverse narratives embedded within these spaces,” he said.
Also other heads of faculty outlined the projects undertaken by students.
