Trends in Inaugural and Public Lecture Presentations at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), 1986-2019

Chinwe V Anunobi,Colette O Onyebinama

doi:10.4314/iijikm.v11i4.12

Abstract

This study is designed to determine the trend of inaugural and public lecture presentations at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), from 1986 – 2019. A total of thirty-five hard copies of the inaugural and thirty-three public lectures were retrieved from the University Library for the research. The frequency of presentation, gender of the lecturers, discipline/programme, subject matter and trend of presentation of the lectures were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency tables, percentages, charts and graphs. Findings revealed that only a few lecturers have presented their inaugural lectures compared to the number of Professors in the University. More males had presented lectures, when compared to females. Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture and Management had low presentation. The subjects of the public lecture revolved around and demonstrated the societal challenges and issues at the time of the presentations. Recommendations were made primarily to ensure motivation and policy position on inaugural and public lectures presentation. Keywords: Inaugural lectures, Public lectures, Research, Universities

Highlights

Universities all over the world are considered the ivory tower where research and invention are carried out and delivered for societal development
Determine the frequency of inaugural and public lecture presentations at FUTO Find out the distribution of inaugural and public lecture presentations at FUTO based on gender Find out the distribution of inaugural lecture presentations at FUTO based on discipline/programme of the presenter Find out the distribution of public lecture presentations at FUTO based on subject Determine the trend of inaugural and public lecture presentations at FUTO from 1986-2019
What is the frequency of inaugural and public lecture presentations at FUTO? What is the distribution of inaugural and public lecture presentations at FUTO based on gender What is the distribution of inaugural lecture presentations at FUTO based on discipline/programme of the presenter? What is the distribution of public lecture presentations at FUTO based on subject? What is the trend of inaugural and public lecture presentations at FUTO from 1986-2019?

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Universities all over the world are considered the ivory tower where research and invention are carried out and delivered for societal development. It is a place where knowledge (tacit and implicit) is made and presented for continuous learning and development. Scholars in the University system can present lectures on topical issues or areas of interest for the benefit of the University community and the society at large. These lectures are usually celebrated and serves as a „‟town and gown‟‟ responsibility of the university. It is an indication that the university is leaving up to one of its major responsibility which is carrying out research for developmental initiative and for the education of the wider society

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