UK Education Gives Individuals The Skills, Qualifications And Connections Needed To Succeed—Imomoh
Lagos | 27 November 2015: In November, the British Council hosted its third annual Education UK Postgraduate Exhibition in Lagos and Abuja.
The event provides meeting and networking platform for both UK institutions and prospective students interested in studying for a postgraduate international qualification in the UK.
The three-day event hosted over 40 UK institutions and exhibition visitors across both locations. Prospective students were given the opportunity to interact with the representatives of UK institutions and research further about available study options in the UK.
Speaking at the exhibition in Lagos, Sephora Imomoh, Project Manager, British Council, said “In 2013, we piloted the postgraduate focused exhibition because of the demand for information specifically around postgraduate international qualifications. The event is designed to provide an avenue where prospective students can get immediate responses to their questions about postgraduate study in the UK.
On the benefits of studying in the UK, Imomoh stated that “UK courses give individuals the skills, qualifications and connections needed to succeed in their chosen career. Plus, UK degrees have a global reputation for quality and employers worldwide recognize a UK degree as a sign of high academic standards”
Presenting his institution’s offer to visitors, Dr. David Lonie of Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, said; “Robert Gordon University is well-renowned for its expertise in subjects as diverse as art and design, management and engineering. The university provides facilities that will have a real influence on students’ capacity to learn and tilts the focus of its courses towards oil and gas because the university is located closely to North Sea where oil dwells in abundance.”
Explaining why the University of Brighton is suitable for international students, Barry Lee Scherer, Principal Lecturer at the university, said the institution is great for students because of the city’s proximity to London, its exit routes to Central and Western European countries alongside its serene atmosphere. Scherer said Brighton is fantastic for academics as its courses are focused on a professional level and not in the pattern of a classical university.
Visitors to the exhibition acknowledged that it was a worthwhile experience. Bassey Blessing, a graduate of Business Management said; “I visited several stands and discussed with their officials who explained to me that as a postgraduate student, I would be allowed to work in the UK while studying and I think I like that. Also, the exhibition was interesting for me because I saw some courses I like, especially on Aviation.”
Ikwuoma Somto, a graduate of Statistics, who aspires to study Engineering at postgraduate level said of the exhibition; “It’s very nice; it has exposed me to a lot of information about applying for universities in the UK. I think it is a very good exhibition as it helps me to make up my mind on the course to apply for and what my experience would be like.”
Also speaking, Benyeogor Samuel, a bachelor’s degree holder in Physics said, “The programme has been splendid and very enlightening. I feel coming here would get me informed of the steps to take in my career planning. For my field of study, I am fascinated by Leeds University being that you have reputable Nigerians who went there and did well. I also like Liverpool University. Overall, it was a nice event.”
Jibodu Oluwabusola, a graduate of Architecture, said the event met her expectations. “It has been really helpful to be able to meet the delegates one-on-one. Applying online could turn into a nightmare because you can’t really ask questions and clear up gray areas but this programme allows one to get face-to-face with officials of the various universities. I think I like the UK schooling system both from what I’ve heard and the responses of people who had schooled there.”