27th February - National Universities Commission

• To promote the use of research to advance knowledge in the academic and practicesetting;• To promote theory development and research that increase our understanding of oursociety and ways to advance economic, social, educational and spiritual dimension ofgrowth;• To encourage the exchange of knowledge and skills in research among those inacademic and practice settings;• To engage in research that promotes social responsibility;• To promote the development of careers in research.SFR MembershipBenefits & Opportunities• A subscription to the Annuals of Research (a N2,000 value);• Involvement in formal and informal meetings of the Society for Research atinstitutional, regional and national conferences; and• Numerous activities to support members in their work, including student mentoringinitiatives and advice for new authors and scholars.For information about SFR membership, send an email to cbhr@godfreyokoye.org. Thecolloquium is open to all.RE: Announcement of Employment Opportunitiesfor Nigerian University Professors under theNamibia-Nigeria JCCThe National Universities Commission (NUC) had received a notice from the Office of theHigh Commissioner of Nigeria to the Republic of Namibia inviting Professors in differentfields of engineering to apply for employment with the Polytechnic of Namibia under theNigeria/Namibia Joint Consultative Commission (JCC). The Polytechnic is requesting forseasoned university Professors or professionals on secondment or full employment for twoyears in Civil, Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Metallurgy and Mineral ProcessingEngineering.The Polytechnic offers competitive remuneration ranging from 60, 000 to 120,000 UnitedStates Dollars.Interested and qualified candidates may obtain additional information from the followingwebsites: (www.polytechnic.edu.na) or by personal enquiry at the Human ResourcesDepartment (hr@polytechnic.edu.naor tel+264 61207 2255.Page8