Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, will hold its maiden Research, Innovation and Development Fair (ORAIDEF) during the last week of November.
Prof. Kehinde Soetan, The chairman, ORAIDEF, made the disclosure on Monday while speaking with newsmen in Okitipupa.
According to the Biochemistry scholar, The fair is part of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa’s strategic vision to promote the university’s research capacity, innovation and institutional visibility.
“The event will foster collaboration among researchers and students, encourage innovation and interdisciplinary research, facilitate knowledge sharing among researchers, enhance students’ research presentation skills.
It will also provide opportunities for researchers and students to showcase their research outputs to industries and the wider public, among others,” Soetan said.
He noted that the programme would unleash students’ creativity, academic development and project the university’s research profile index and innovation to the world.
He said that a mock exhibition would be held by the first week of November to adequately prepare participants for the event proper.
Soetan, however, called on Heads of Departments from the various Schools/Faculties within the university to encourage outstanding undergraduate students with exceptional research projects capable of projecting OAUSTECH globally to participate.