Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has conducted a weeklong Professional Skills Development Program (PSDP) for all undergraduate students in the university. The PSDP sessions for Fall Semester 2024/2025 academic year for level 100 to 400 were conducted from November 25th to 29th 2024 at the university campus. Students from the School of Legal Studies (SLS) were lectured on ‘Law as an instrument of social control’ and ‘mentorship in law profession’. They were taught on how to get access to mentors and how they can eventually select their career path to supporting communities. For the students of the School of Basic Medical Sciences (SBMS), lecturers taught them important topics – ‘Effective Leadership Skills’, ‘Promoting Mental Health & Well Being’ and ‘Emotional Intelligence and Self Awareness’.   The students of the School of Science and Information Technology (SSIT) were trained on ‘Effective Communication Skills’, ‘Teamwork and Collaboration’ and ‘Time Management’. While students from the School of Arts, Management and Social Sciences (SAMSS), were lectured on ‘Teamwork’, ‘Analytical and Logical Thinking’ and ‘Thinking for the Right Decision Making’. The sessions were conducted to prepare the students to maximize the efforts in attaining high grades and overall academic success in their studies. In their various lectures, the tutors emphasized on creating a routine and having a goal for personal development.

Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has today, November 27th, 2024, launched the 1000 teachers training on teaching pedagogy and digital literacy, a Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Initiative, in collaboration with the CSR initiative of the university. The initiative aims to enhance the skills of 1000 school teachers in Kano State with the necessary skills that will enable them to impact the youth in the state. Dr. Ajayi Olumide Abraham, a lecturer in the Department of General Studies, said it is truly an honor to be hosting the training at the university. He said the participants will surely go back to a renewed mindset and knowledge. In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of SUN, Prof. Ajith Kumar V. V., said he appreciated his Excellency Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso FNSE, the Kano State Governor, Eng. Abba Kabir Yusuf, his Deputy Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, and other government officials that have actively supported the initiative. He appreciated the ministry of education, the commissioners of education and higher education for nominating the participants for the program. He explained that the university is willing to support the government with training in digital skills and pedagogies that can help them offer knowledge efficiently. The Vice-Chancellor then advised the participants to ensure they benefit from the training and see how they can develop their professional skills. He advised them to uphold ethics and good culture throughout the program. He also encouraged them to do their bits in supporting and strengthening the education system in the country. In his remarks during the event, Dr. Senthil Kumar, the Dean of the School of Science and Information Technology (SSIT), said the program will surely enrich the participants in digital literacy. He said teaching materials and hands-on computer training will be used to guide them during the training. Delivering the closing remarks, Mr. Miracle Livinus, a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology at SUN, said the convergence of SUN management and the participants will forever be memorable in the history of the institution. He said the training is a wonderful way to give back to society and host communities, which is heavily supported by the institution and his Excellency Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, FNSE. He congratulated the participants and wished them the best of luck in the training. You can join the conversation on Facebook @SkylineUniversityNG and on Twitter @SkylineUNigeria  

The Human Resource Department at Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has on Friday 22nd 2024, conducted comprehensive Staff Development Program on ‘Stress Management and Well-Being’ aimed at enhancing employees’ mental health and overall productivity. The virtual event was organized for both faculty and operational staff of the institution. Delivering a lecture during the session, Dr. Malachy Udo Usoro, a faculty in the department of management at the university, said “Stress has emerged as a global issue that impacts people from all areas of life. Meeting deadlines, juggling work and personal obligations, or overcoming unforeseen obstacles in life can all cause stress, which can have an adverse effect on one’s mental and physical health. Effective stress management, however, aims to promote general wellbeing in addition to lessening its effects.” Dr. Usoro said Stress is the body’s natural response to challenging situations. While some stress can be motivating (eustress), chronic or unmanaged stress can have adverse effects. He said staff must adopt effective strategies for stress management so that they can be efficient all the time. Some of the proactive strategies he mentioned during the session include; Time Management, Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Building Support Networks, Seeking Professional Help, e.t.c. In conclusion the management professional said the goal of stress management is to acquire the skills and attitude necessary to successfully handle life’s obstacles, not to eradicate it. The staff can create a balanced life where stress no longer determines their quality of life by adopting practices that support their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Start small by finding a stress-reduction strategy that works for you and implementing it into your everyday schedule. You can join the conversation on Facebook @SkylineUniversityNG and on Twitter @SkylineUNigeria