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          Fawaz Adedeji The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Festival 2026, held on Saturday, June 20, at the ACE Conference Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), spotlighted the reimagination of African creative expression through literature, cinema, and technology. The event emphasised African creative works that are rooted in Africa, reflect African realities, and are produced for African audiences. It explored the intersection of culture, emotion, philosophy, and technology in shaping contemporary African narratives. The festival featured a rich blend of artistic performances, including poetry recitations, fiction showcases, music, dance, and film screenings, all centred on African futures grounded in post-colonial realities, indigenous knowledge systems, and cultural histories. The programme attracted distinguished scholars and creative professionals, including Prof. Gbemisola Adeoti (Department of English), Prof. Tchokossa Pa...

         Sofiat  Yusuf Students, Departmental and Faculty students' representative council (SRC), guest speakers, and other dignitaries, today June 18, converged at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), for the Great Ife Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Legislative and Tech Summit. The summit, themed “Reimagining Leadership in a Digital Age,” brought together student leaders and professionals to examine the evolving dynamics of leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship. The event was organised by the Great Ife SRC and featured alumni of the university, including the host, Damilare Fashina. Proceedings began with an opening prayer delivered by a member of the council, followed by the recitation of the Nigerian national anthem and the GreatIfe anthem. The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Summit, in her opening remarks, stressed the urgency of redefining leadership in contemporary times. “The question is not whet...

            Fawaz Adedeji The National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (NASELS), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Chapter, on Tuesday, hosted the NASELS 3.0 Summit at the ACE Conference Hall, aimed at equipping humanities students with relevant technological and media skills. The summit, themed “Humanities in the 21st Century: Exploring New Opportunities in Tech, Media and Creative Writing,” focused on expanding students’ understanding of the evolving role of humanities in a technology-driven world. It provided a collaborative platform for content creators, digital entrepreneurs, media practitioners, and tech enthusiasts to share insights and foster innovation. The event, held as part of the NASELS Week, featured academic and industry experts, including the Head of Department, Prof. E.T.O. Babalola, Prof. K.O. Ayoola, Mrs Bukola Olafenwa, Matthew Ibiyemi, Ariyo Isaac, and the President of the Association of Campus Jo...

          Taiwo Adelusi  Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced the commencement of its 2026 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) screening exercise for candidates seeking admission through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). According to a statement signed by the university register, Adetunji Bakare, eligible candidates include those who selected OAU as their first choice in the 2026 UTME and scored a minimum of 200, as well as applicants who applied through the Direct Entry mode. The registration exercise is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 16, and will close on Friday, August 14, 2026. Candidates are required to complete their registration via the university’s admissions portal, where they are expected to verify their details, make the necessary payment, fill out the application form, and submit it before the deadline. The statem...

            Samuel Faseyitan   The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, today rewards three of its students, Imran Ogungbayi, Quayum Ali, and Lekan Adesina, with scholarships following their outstanding performances in the 2026 University Duel and STEM Africa SMART Challenge competitions. The trio were honoured during an event organised by STEM Africa, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, at Oduduwa Hall, where members of the university management, representatives of STEM Africa and MTN Nigeria, and students gathered to celebrate their achievements. The recognition followed the students’ remarkable outing in the two STEM-based competitions. In March 2026, the team won the Smart University Duel after securing victory for OAU against the Federal University of Technology, Akure. The University Duel is an annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics competition that brings together undergraduates from top higher institutio...

              Taiwo Adelusi When you walk around OAU campus, you will see “the productive students." They are either in the library or in a lecture room, books in hand, headphones on, and laptops open, moving with purpose. However, the truth is that productivity doesn’t always look the same from the outside. A productive day as a student can take different forms, students have their own interpretation of productivity. While some consider it the ability to complete a daily to-do list, others sees it as finishing a challenging task they have been working on for weeks. There is a common belief that a productive day means waking up at 5 a.m., attending every class, studying for hours without distraction, and completing every task on your to-do list. However, in reality, most students fail to live this way, and those who try often experience burnout. A truly productive day is not about doing everything; it is about doing what matters most. Prod...