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Professor Sudhakar Kota, the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, has urged new students of the institution to develop and maintain an appetite of excellence which the university is known for, as they embark on their various field of study into the 2020/2021 academic session. He made this remark on Tuesday, 17th October 2020 during the ‘New students’ orientation’ ceremony of the university, which kicked off the new academic session. Prof. Kota who delivered a message titled “knowledge skills and value-based education” added that new students of the university must dare to show excellence in all their academic and non-academic activities, adding that the university has put in place all the facilities for the students to become an asset to the community. He enumerated some of the opportunities for obtaining certification, relevant to the students’ journey in the university that will propel them not only for job pursuit but to be able to start their respective businesses. According to the Vice-Chancellor, “As a newcomer to Skyline University Nigeria, you will undergo certain Programmemes and training that is part of the bearing of the university core values aimed at developing the students’ capacities. He added that in doing so, the student is fully developed to contribute not only in personal life but in Nation building. The event featured active participation by the returning students of the university. Ms. Nihat Mustapher, a 200 level student of the Department of Micro Biology anchored the Programmeme. Ms. Aisha Zanna, a 300 level student of Mass Communication and the University’s Students’ Ambassador, spoke about ‘inclusion’. Aisha who likened the story of her sojourn in Skyline University Nigeria to that of every fresher, stated that the university has become a second home to her. “I started as a normal student but realized that Skyline has a lot more to offer than just academics. As a prestigious institution, we believe in the inclusion of all student in what this university has to offer. The event was attended by various Heads of Departments who shed more light on the function of their respective departments and information that would greatly help students to understand how they should conduct themselves during their stay in the university. Presenters at the ‘New Students Orientation’ included Mr. Firoj Kumar Rauta, the Registrar; Ms. Sarada Maganti, the Director of Academic Support Services; Mr. Kabiru Danladi Garba, the Head Librarian; Mr. Ahmed Bello, the Head of Marketing; Mr. Nazim Islam, the Head of Students’ Service; Ms. Nafisa Inuwa, Representing the Corporate Affairs Department, Mr. Musa Mohammed, the Head of Sports and Mr. Hassan Nanven the Chief Security Officer of the university. The orientation ceremony ended with enthusiasm from the newly admitted students.

Buoyed by the tradition of success, Students of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) have distinguished themselves and made the institution proud at the first fire summit in Kano. Four students, representing different departments of the university; Aisha Zannah (300 level Mass Communication); Abba Abbator (300 level Economics); Fatima Zannah (200 level Software Engineering) and Andy Simon Yalams (200 level Computer Science), have emerged first place, following their presentations at the First Fire Summit in Kano State, held in the auditorium of the Dala Autopeadic Hospital on Wednesday, 11th November 2020. The event with the theme, “Climate Change and Socio-Economic Development; Harnessing Critical Stakeholders Input towards Minimizing Incessant Fire Outbreaks and Other Induced Blights”, was organized by the Kano Command, Fire Service in conjunction with Bayero University Kano (BUK) was presented by various schools, as part of the tradition of the Fire Service to hold fire week, annually in fulfilment of one of its core mandate, I.e. public enlightenment. The award is yet another good news for Skyline University Nigeria, which had already experienced a lot of tremendous successes, especially in terms of students’ success in in past competitions, such as the Google Hashcode competition, 4th Edition of the Women Founders Conference amongst others. To further reward their efforts and motivate more participation for future Fire Service events, the management of Kano State Fire Service Department, presented the participants with awards, respectively. The event attracted numerous dignitaries from all works of life, including Fire Service personnel, Lecturers from various universities, Teachers and Students of Secondary Schools, among others. While receiving the award on behalf of the university, Aisha Zannah, eulogized the Fire Service for creating a unique platform to engage so many stakeholders, including students of SUN to make contributions and give insights that will enlighten the general public. In his speech, Mr. Nazim Islam, Head of the Students’ Service Department who accompanied students to the event, congratulated the students for securing the first place by their outstanding presentations and coordination. “It pleased me to say, that you have made us proud through your participation and we applaud your dedicated efforts. I look forward to more of these achievements in the nearest future”.

Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (UPT) with the Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia. The MOU signing which was conducted virtually on 10th November 2020 would define the framework for future academic corporation between both institutions of higher learning on research, education, culture, resource sharing, library services, students and faculty exchange, as well as avail students of both institutions, desirous of global exposure the requisite opportunities of the global community. Speaking during the MoU signing, Professor Sudhakar Kota, the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, expressed his joy over all the areas covered in the MoU. “Today, as we move forward and familiarize our partnership with UTP, we look forward to a most fruitful relationship, taking into account the enthusiasm of Dr. Ahmed Abba Haruna, FHEA a Senior lecturer of the Computer Science Department, SUN and an Alumni of UTP, who was instrumental in facilitating the MoU”. In his remark, Professor T.S. Mohamed Ibrahim Bin Abdul Mutalib, the UTP Vice-Chancellor, acknowledged that the SUN-UTP MoU signing will mark a turning point in the relationship it will share. “As we further strengthen our relationship with Africa, particularly with Skyline University Nigeria, we see an even greater opportunity to join force for a greater academic experience, greater research projects, and an open opportunity for both local and international students”. He added that “as we navigate through this new normal, we (SUN & UTP) can emerge stronger in living up to our core values”. He appreciated the management of Skyline University Nigeria for bringing the MoU to the doorstep of UTP and promised to pay a visit to the SUN campus in post COVID – 19 when the global pandemic is no longer a threat. Also present at the meeting were other members of Skyline University Nigeria and the Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Management.

Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) in a bid to assert her status as the University with the most developed students for the workplace environment, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) to certify her students in Management Systems as well as other personnel of the university. This was revealed on Tuesday, 3rd November 2020, during an online webinar comprising members of the CIMP and SUN. The CEO of CIPM, Ms. Busola Alofe, while speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, expressed delight over the partnership. She said that the CIPM will leverage its institutional capabilities, capacity and networks through its collaboration with SUN to offer SUN’s Academic & Administrative Staff, Students and other Stakeholders routes to professional Membership of the CIPM, Creating visibility of SUN’s academic and short-term learning offerings to CIPM Stakeholders for enrolment and/or participation, partnering on Curriculum Integration. She added that students as well as other beneficiaries stood to enjoy the privilege of becoming members of the certified Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Trainers and Consultants in the facilitation of quality management certification at different levels. Thereby, enabling SUN students the opportunity to pursue dual certification as well as collaborating on research efforts, covering areas of mutual interest, particularly focused on bridging the gap between theoretical principles as taught in institutions of learning and the practical realities of execution, in business; and on knowledge management activities. In his remark, the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Professor Sudhakar Kota stated that the University, in living up to its core values, continued to sign such agreements and partnerships to build the capacity of her students, faculty and staff. He added that the MoU with CIPM will mark the beginning of a new marriage in the history of SUN & CIPM that will help in developing the right manpower for the growth and development of Nigeria. “This MoU will be a landmark for institutions in the history of HR relations in the country”. Also present at the virtual signing ceremony were Mr. Abubakar Sadeeq Ismail, the Special Representative of the Pro-Chancellor Mr. Nitin Anand; Mr. Firoj Kumar Rauta, the University Registrar; Ms. Sarada Maganti, the Director of Academic Support Planning; Engr. Bashir Garba, the Head of Corporate Affairs Department, amongst others.

Kano’s first Private International University, Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has organized a webinar with the theme, ‘Digital Transformation Decoded: eLibrary for Today and Tomorrow’ on Wednesday 28th October 2020. The webinar is the fourth of a series offered by the University Library which examines the growing imperative for Digital Library with remote access, virtual classrooms, web portal, mobile app (iOS & Android), user management and analytics, virtual labs in the provision of successful research support services. Mr. Kabiru Danladi Garba, the Head Librarian of Skyline University Nigeria, was the moderator of the webinar While making his presentation, Mr Vankesh V, Manager, Training and Customer Success; Knimbus, the keynote presenter, said that eLibrary for today and tomorrow involved the use of mobile Library which offers a multi-format, content delivery app for users to consume eBook collections, eCourse material, latest journal issues and multimedia learning content as well as access the entire library on their smartphone from anywhere, at any time. He added that the Library will be able to promote new eBooks and publications on the mobile app via notifications. Amongst other resolutions of the webinar includes strong in-built security measures plus centralized control by the Library Admin, developing library mobile pages with important library information and links, simple discovery of content through Title, Author, ISSN/ISBN search and browsing by subject, publisher as well as an offsite full-text availability that will enable users to read eBooks (PDFs) and journal articles (PDFs or HTMLs) on their mobile devices, wherever they are. In his opening remark, Professor Sudhakar Kota, the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, appreciated the participants and stated that the webinar was set aside to benefit the participants in promoting literacy and other activities that can enhance learning and teaching in the various institutions of higher learning. He enjoined the participants to pay keen attention to the webinar. The Head of Students Service Department, Mr. Nazim Islam, in his closing remarks, expressed appreciation to Mr. Kabiru Danladi Garba for organizing such an informative webinar, to the host presenter, Mr Vankesh V and the Assistant Librarian, Mr. Musa Muhammed for taking the Questions & Answers Session as well as to the participants for their contribution towards the success of the webinar. The webinar featured over 93 participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

Students’ life can be associated with a common problem of stress due to lack of proper time management. The weekly assignments, the exams to study for, amongst other social engagements can easily become overwhelming for most students. It is even much difficult for students with competing priorities that can cause excessive frustration and failure. So, what can you do to better manage your time and stay on top of assignments and exams amid busy schedules? At Skyline University Nigeria (SUN), we encourage good time management to enable students to organize and plan how to divide their time between specific activities. This will help our students to study smarter – not harder – so that they get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are high. Here are some time management tips to help you study smarter. Strike a balance In the course of your undergraduate journey, you will need to strike the balance between several competing responsibilities, including studies, assignments, class preparation, exercise, sports, extra-curricular activities, school organizational activities and socializing. Keep these consciously in view and avoid spending too much time on one unimportant issue at the expense of other pressing matters that urgently need your attention. Recognize that there is a need for a balanced approach to your life. With proper time management, you will be able to allocate the time required for each engagement in your life. Set Manageable Goals You can write down the goals you want to achieve in a day, a week, a month or a semester. If they are neither achievable nor manageable, break them down or subdivide them into smaller tasks which can be undertaken more easily in a day, a week, a month or a semester. Ensure that you place a deadline on each goal you have chosen and then consciously work toward achieving the goal within that time frame. Study Properly There is a right way to study and get satisfactory results. To study properly, you will need to be an active participant in the process of your studies. This can be achieved by reproducing from your memory as much as you can from what you have read in your notes and writing down the information in the form of summarized points without referring to the original text. Repeat this process over and over until you can easily recreate the main points you are trying to memorize. Once the main points are stored in your memory, your class notes can be used only to check the accuracy of what you noted. Rest Sufficiently Lots of students feel constantly stressed throughout the day, with the classes they need to attend, the studies they need to complete, the tests and assignments they need to hand in. They are still carrying this mental state when they turn in for the night. Hence, while they sleep, their mind is at school, trying to complete an unfinished task. Take time to relax and let go of studies in the evening so that your mind and body can fully replenish and rebuild sufficiently while you sleep.

In Skyline University Nigeria (SUN), the health and wellbeing of students and staff will continue to be a priority. Despite the uncertainty of these times and as the number of affected cases of the COVID-19 Pandemic reduces in the country, the university’s mission is unchanged and remained committed to supporting a healthier campus experience while engaging students in the same high-calibre for which the university has become renowned. We have seen that safety reopening of the university is possible through carefully institutional measures, aligned with public health directives to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this is true, it’s also the perfect time to set oneself up for eating and exercise habits. The use of the university’s sports facilities will produce a healthy result and help you to be regularly active. 30 minutes a day is highly recommended. A healthy body requires a balanced diet. Without a balanced diet, the body is more prone to disease, infection, fatigue, and low academic performance as well as frequent infections. A healthy diet will assist you to feel higher, provide you with more energy, and help you fight stress. Students are encouraged to get enough sleep. It’s better for their mental and physical health as well as boost problem-solving skills. Find your good mood and keep it by making yourself happy and relaxed, such as listening to some soothing music, reading a book, etc. Following these health tips will ensure your campus experience is healthy, fit, and fun.

Following the safety measures of the COVID-19 pandemic by the National Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC) and the National Universities Commission (NUC). The students of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) after a two weeks revision exercise which complemented the knowledge of the virtual classes held during the lockdown are currently sitting for the 2019/2020 fall semester examination. The examinations, following the compliance with safety measures on COVID 19 by the Federal Ministry of Education and the NUC, had been well-organized and the students were very orderly in their conduct as well as following strict observance of social distance. The students were sitting one meter apart, and they all had their face masks on. It will be recalled, that the fall semester was in session and was a few weeks away from examination when the Federal Government and the regulatory body of university education in Nigeria, (NUC), in March 2020, instructed the closure of schools in Nigeria, in a bid to curtail the spread of the pandemic. While the students were away from the campus, the SUN management, utilizing the resources of the university to ensure the continuation of lectures as well as maintained correspondence with the students, dishing out information as at when due. Students, however, had enough time to prepare for the exams because preparation was key to passing the exams. Good luck to all SUN students!

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria – His Excellency, Mr. Abhay Thakur has assured members of management of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) of the Indian Embassy’s support to fostering a robust and rewarding relationship with the university. Mr. Abhay gave the support recently when he and his wife, H.E. Dr. Surabhi Thakur paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sudhakar Kota, on Friday, October 23rd, 2020 to witness some of the progress made since his last visit in 2018. In his speech at the occasion, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria applauded Skyline University Nigeria for the desire to promote graduates who will meet industry requirement through high-quality education. “You have all our support and we will do whatever is required from our end to ensure that the prestige and value of this great institution are well-publicized to the global community. Am sure that Skyline University Nigeria will keep the flag of education high in Nigeria” Mr. Abhay remarked. The University’s Pro-Chancellor, Mr. Nitin Anand, who joined the occasion virtually, appreciated the guest for sparing some of his time from his busy schedule to visit the university. “Thank you so much for your presence His Excellence, feel free to take a tour through the campus for an update on our achievements so far.”  While delivering the closing remark, Mr. Abubakar Sadeeq Ismail, the Representative of the Pro-Chancellor, appreciated the guest for taking the time to visit SUN. “This relationship we have cherished a long time with your supports towards assuring that SUN becomes one of the top best in Nigeria. We look forward to having you back here in a most special kind of organized ceremonies like our impending matriculation or convocation” Mr. Abubakar stated. Also present during the courtesy visit, were the Registrar, Mr. Firoj Rauta, the Director of Academic Support Services, Ms. Sarada Maganti, staff and faculty as well as students of the university.