UniUyo wins British council grant to revolutionise technical and vocational education.

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The University of Uyo has secured a British Council-funded grant for a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) project aimed at boosting inclusiveness and employment opportunities in the construction industry. The one-year project seeks to “revolutionise technical and vocational education and training by harnessing digital technologies to enhance sustainability that will ultimately drive economic development in the country”.

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Professor Emmanuel Akpabio, Director of International Programmes at the University of Uyo, disclosed this while addressing a press conference to signal the commencement of the project. Akpabio, who is the principal investigator, noted that the construction industry is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by advanced digital technologies and innovations, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability principles, and smart practices.

“The construction industry is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by advanced digital technologies and innovations… professionals require a multidisciplinary skill set that transcends traditional approaches,” Akpabio said. The TVET programme will equip individuals with practical skills, enhance employability, and contribute to the country’s economic growth by providing a skilled workforce and fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement.

The project will include a train-the-trainer workshop, capacity building for technical-related institutions and industry practitioners, and exchange visits to Edinburgh Napier University and construction industry partners in the UK. The Uyo train-the-trainer workshop is scheduled for October 14-17, 2025.

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Akpabio highlighted the project’s importance, saying it would strengthen academia-industry collaboration, foster partnerships between the University of Uyo and the construction industry, enhance construction education, and ensure hands-on training for students. “We urge members of the public, industry stakeholders, academia, and media organizations to follow the project’s progress and participate in its activities; together we can harness the potential of digital technologies to drive sustainability, inclusiveness, and employability in construction education,” he appealed.

The University of Uyo’s Vice Chancellor, Nyaudo Ndaeyo, was lauded for his support and excellent leadership, which contributed significantly to winning the grant project. Akpabio also commended the British Council for generously funding the collaborative project, saying, “The British Council plays a vital role in fostering international partnerships between higher education institutions in the UK and globally, and we are honored to be recipients of their support.

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