E-Newsletter June 2013

ISSUE No. 5: June 2013

E-NEWSLETTER

MINISTRY OF TERTIARY EDUCATION,

SCIENCE, RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 Editorial i

2 International Student of the Month 1

4 Open University: “We want to provide our

students with quality courses” 2

5 ‘Peace and Interfaith’ Studies: A historical

event 2

6 Fashion & Design Institute ‘Design in

Motion’ 3

7 FDI Regatta Day at Grand River South East 3

8 FDI Mural Painting 4

9 Middlesex University ‘First Law Ball’ 4

10 MIPACHE- The Centipede of Chebel 4

11 Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting –

“Educate. Inspire. Connect.” 5

EDITORIAL TEAM

Ms. Shaina Woodun

Mr. Vikash Beelatoo

Ms. Sakina Ahmod

Ms. Kushal Ruggoo

CONTRIBUTORS

Ms. A. Bajnath

Tertiary Education Commission

Dr. K. S. Sukon

Open University of Mauritius

Mrs. S. Juwaheer

Fashion & Design Institute

Dr. A. Suddhoo

Mauritius Research Council

EDITORIAL

The Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting 2013 held in

Germany welcomes two bright young persons to represent

Mauritius. The remittance of the air tickets was held at the

Ministry.

The Fashion & Design Institute (FDI) also hosted its annual

Fashion Show and Exhibition with the theme “Design in

Motion.” A regatta day at the Grand River South East was

also held in the context of the 45th anniversary of the

independence of Mauritius.

The Mauritius Research Council (MRC) project “MIPACHE-

the Centipede of Chebel involved an in-depth study on the

proliferation of centipedes while ensuring their survival.

We are also delighted to portray the ‘International Student

of the Month’ feature. Stay tuned!

Editorial Team

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Name: Eneni Green Okoroh

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Country of Origin: Nigeria

Studies Enrolled: BA Tourism Administration

Eneni Green Okoroh

A. For how long have you been studying in

Mauritius? 4 Months

B. What, according to you, are the 3 most

important items you brought with you

when you came to Mauritius? Myself, an

open mind and the zeal to achieve my

dreams.

C. What is your greatest boast? My

compassion towards people and helping

others.

D. What is your favorite food? I have no

favorite food but I like good food and Garri-

Cassava Flour.

E. If you could meet anyone in the world dead

or alive, who would it be and what would

you say to them? I would like to meet the

President of Nigeria and ask him where he

gets his strength from.

F. What do you find are the most difficult

decisions to make as a student? I have not

come across a difficult decision since my

priority is my study.

G. What is your most irritating habit? My

laughter. People complain when I laugh a lot.

H. What is your greatest strength? My

character. I know when to let go and when

to give my best.

I. How do you handle stress and pressure as a

student in Mauritius? I let go when I cannot

change things and do not worry

unnecessarily.

J. Favorite place in Mauritius? Gris Gris Beach

K. Favorite Mauritian dish? “Gateau Pima”

L. Favorite leisure activity in Mauritius?

Nature-based activities e.g. hiking, walking.

M. In one word, how would you describe

Mauritians? Warm!!

N. Your best memory of Mauritius so far? I

really enjoyed when I went to Le Morne

heritage site and lost myself in the beauty of

the place and its passionate story.

O. In one word, what’s your experience of

Mauritius? Great!!

P. A word of advice for prospective

international students? It is important to

find out everything about the host country.

Things will not be always easy but you need

to persevere and this will forge your

personality.

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Open University Mauritius: “We want to

provide our students with quality courses”

Open University Mauritius signed a

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the

Stockholm University Sweden especially for

women who will be able to study and care for the

family at the same time.

The signing of the MoU was held on Thursday 6th

June 2013. Following this both universities will

collaborate on courses in the field of education,

research and training.

The first joint MA Programme in International

and Comparative Education will be launched in

August 2013.

Peace and Interfaith Studies “A historical

event.”

On Monday 3rd June 2013, 15 graduates received

their certificate for “Peace and Interfaith

Studies.”

According to Associate-Professor Jocelyn Chan

Low; developing moral values, promoting

coexistence of communities as well as social

cohesion are necessary for harmony in a

pluralistic country like Mauritius.

Fashion & Design Institute “Design in Motion”

The annual Fashion show and Exhibition 2013

was the ideal opportunity for students to

showcase their creative potential towards a first

step to their professional career.

The projects covered an array of different

products and ideas ranging from advertising

campaigns, production of tiles from glass to

innovative packaging as well as the design of

trendy fashion lines for different customer base.

Photo Credits: Samuel Appadoo

The event also saw the participation of

International students, designers and

journalists; from Pune, India and two Dutch

models portraying a collection of women’s wear

outfits by Tessa Wagenvoort.

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Photo Credits: Samuel Appadoo

FDI Regatta day at Grand River South East

To mark the 45th anniversary of the

independence of Mauritius, FDI students got the

opportunity to meet some people from the

surrounding villages and interact with them. This

event also served to create awareness about the

courses available at FDI.

FDI Mural Painting

The students studying Art & Design have

worked on a mural painting from 27th to

29th of May 2013 at the Moka Government

School. The aim of this activity is to inculcate

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values to students and to the community at

large.

The paintings demonstrated respect for

elders, protection of the environment, water

saving, road safety, and sports for health.

Middlesex University first Law Ball

The objective of the event was to develop

industry and academia linkages. Students also

had a chance to do some networking with

potential employers.

Dr. Karen Pettit, Director of Middlesex University

Mauritius Branch Campus stated "This first ever

ball in Mauritius law confirms our commitment

to our students to facilitate their search for a job

when they finish their studies with us.”

The ball was held on Saturday 15th June 2013 at

Clos St Louis, Domaine les Pailles. The judge

Bernard Marie Joseph was also present.

MIPACHE - the centipede of Chebel

Mauritius Research Council started the MIPACHE

project started in June 2011 based on the

problem of the invasion of millipedes faced by

residents of Chebel.

The first aspect of the research project is based

on reducing the proliferation of millipedes while

ensuring their survival. To do this, the

researchers have applied the process of ‘green

chemistry’, wherein the use or disposal of

harmful chemicals to the environment are

replaced by specific chemical processes.

In this context, the Mauritius Research Council

(MRC) presented its findings and

recommendations during a half-day seminar

held at its premises on June 26, 2013.

Lindau Nobel Laureats Meeting- “Educate.

Inspire. Connect”

Two bright young persons have been selected to

participate in the Lindau Nobel Laureates

Meeting. Mauritius was represented by Ms.

Naziah Jaufeerally who is currently doing her

PhD in Computational Chemistry at the

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University of Mauritius and Ms. Aazra Oomayya

Pankan is enrolled in a master's degree in

Chemical Engineering with Environmental

Engineering at the University of Nottingham

Malaysia Campus.

This meeting is a milestone on the programme of

international scientific dialogue and allows the

exchange of knowledge and ideas, helps

scientists to share their enthusiasm for science

and to establish new contacts.

The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting of Natural

Sciences is held every five years in Germany and

an important aspect of the government strategy

to promote science and technology. The forum

was held from June 30 to 5 July 2013.

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