By Amaechi Agbo

In a bid to foster technological advancement and development of the country through research, the Enugu State University of Sciences and Technology (ESUT) School of Postgraduate Studies will next month hold its 2025 Annual International Conference.

Anchored on the theme “Bridging the gap Between Industry and Academia through Research and Development” the two-day conference which will hold on October 2 and 3 at the Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Auditorium will commence from 9am each day.

The conference aims to leverage the expertise of academic institutions and the resources of industries to drive innovation, develop new products, and enhance existing processes to tackle pressing national challenges and create new opportunities for socioeconomic development. As well as provide a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking among experts, researchers, and stakeholders.

ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie will be the Chief Host while the Conference will be hosted by the Dean, ESUT School of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Charles Chime.

The Keynote Speaker will be erudite scholar, Monsignor Professor Obiora Ike, a professor of Ethics and Intellectual Studies at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State.

Prof James Robinson, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago, USA, is one of the lead paper presenters. Others include Prof Ambrose Anoruo, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, USA and Prof Mkpa Agụ Mkpa, former Vice-Chancellor, Abịa State University

Speaking in an interview with ESUT Monitor, Chairman, Local Organising Committee, Dr Felix Ugwu said the conference will bring the gown and the town to town-hall discussion on how to effectively utilize research to develop the nations abundant resources.

“We are all aware that research plays a pivotal role in driving national development and as a university of science and technology, it’s incumbent on us to set the pace in this regard.

“The 2025 SPGS Annual International Conference is aimed at achieving the critical purposes of research which include fostering effective policy and decision making by providing accurate data, to drive innovation leading to new technologies, products, and services. Research also helps address national issues like healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Research-driven industries create jobs, stimulate entrepreneurship, and attract investment and above all, it equips nations with cutting-edge knowledge, making them globally competitive. These are the key areas the conference will explore and we have invited scholars both within and outside to do justice to the theme and the sub-themes we selected.

“We have two lead paper presenters from the US and we are still exploring other areas as well. Attendance is open to scholars, industry players, students and researchers,” he said.

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