JUCo successfully held its 17th Academic Assembly on Friday, 30th October 2026, at Q15, bringing together members of the Academic Staff for discussions on academic development, institutional communication, research and teaching excellence.
The assembly featured an official address by the Principal, Prof. Bertraim Mapunda alongside presentations on key academic topics. Dr. George Ndemo presented on "Self-Appropriation as the Foundation for Education," highlighting its importance in the educational process. This was followed by a presentation by Dr. Onesmo Nyinondi and Dr. Joseph Telema entitled "Research Reimagined: Harnessing AI for Research Excellence and Innovative University Teaching," which explored the role of Artificial Intelligence in advancing research and transforming university teaching.
Other key sessions included an introduction of new members of the Academic Staff, internal customer care, and communications from various university departments. The programme also provided opportunities for discussions and contributions from members of the Academic Staff.
The assembly concluded with closing remarks by the Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs (DPAA), Prof. Daniel Mkude followed by a closing prayer and lunch.
The gathering reaffirmed JUCo's commitment to strengthening academic collaboration, promoting innovative teaching and research, and enhancing the quality of higher education.
The assembly featured an official address by the Principal, Prof. Bertraim Mapunda alongside presentations on key academic topics. Dr. George Ndemo presented on "Self-Appropriation as the Foundation for Education," highlighting its importance in the educational process. This was followed by a presentation by Dr. Onesmo Nyinondi and Dr. Joseph Telema entitled "Research Reimagined: Harnessing AI for Research Excellence and Innovative University Teaching," which explored the role of Artificial Intelligence in advancing research and transforming university teaching.
Other key sessions included an introduction of new members of the Academic Staff, internal customer care, and communications from various university departments. The programme also provided opportunities for discussions and contributions from members of the Academic Staff.
The assembly concluded with closing remarks by the Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs (DPAA), Prof. Daniel Mkude followed by a closing prayer and lunch.
The gathering reaffirmed JUCo's commitment to strengthening academic collaboration, promoting innovative teaching and research, and enhancing the quality of higher education.