Innovation Meets Impact: UNILAG Students, OAU Collaborator Win Genomics Hackathon with AI Tool for Rare Disease Diagnosis
Two students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), in collaboration with a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), have emerged champions at the Genomics Health Hackathon 2025 finals held on May 22, 2026, in Lagos. The winning team, with their innovation GenRARE Africa, comprises: GenRARE Africa is an AI-powered clinical decision support tool designed to revolutionize rare disease diagnosis across Africa. By training on African ancestry genomic data, a dimension largely overlooked by conventional, Western-trained […]
KAAF Specialist Hospital Hosts Sickle Cell Disease Webinar, June 17
The Kesington Adebukola Adebutu Foundation (KAAF) Specialist Hospital quarterly health information webinar earlier scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026 (see 👉🏽https://www.lagosedu.com/empowering-communities-through-knowledge-kaaf-specialist-hospital-hosts-sickle-cell-disease-webinar-june-19/) has been moved to Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00a.m. Theme:“Sickle Cell Disease: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy.” Zoom URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_52UY-QXsTIuZcmQ-_g0KjA Any inconvenience this change in date might cause is sincerely regretted.
ICE Holds Sandwich Entrance Examination, June 6
The Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) will hold its 2025/2026 Sandwich Programme Entrance Examination as follows: Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026Time: 8:00 a.m.Venue: Faculty of Education, UNILAG All candidates are advised to arrive at the examination venue early to locate their assigned examination halls and be seated before the commencement of the examination.
UNILAG Green Hub: Call on Greenpreneurs
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Green Hub is calling on all students (greenpreneurs) of tertiary institutions across the county to come pitch their ideas at its Green Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incubation Programme. Organised in celebration of World Environment Day, the programme is scheduled as follows:Date: Friday, June 5 2026Time: 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Foyer, UNILAG Highlights of the programme include:• Green Business Pitch Competition – win exciting prizes• Prof Babajide Alo Environmental […]
Opportunities: Call for Applications for Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Future Leaders Fellowship Programme
Applications are now open for the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Future Leaders Fellowship Programme, a highly selective, merit-based initiative inspired by the enduring legacy of Chief Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ, SAN, GCFR (1909-1987) The programme is designed to nurture ethical and visionary young leaders aged 20–35 from Africa, the Caribbean, and the global diaspora, equipping them with the values, discipline, and perspective required for impactful leadership. Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 Interested and eligible University of Lagos (UNILAG) students […]
