Construction works for the University of Mauritius (UoM) campuses at Montagne Blanche and Pamplemousses are expected to start in June or July. This was stated by the Tertiary Education minister Rajesh Jeetah in a statement to journalists on Monday at the Mauritius International Knowledge Investment Forum (MIKIF). “The designs for the architecture are complete and [...]

On Thursday, the University of Mauritius (UoM) Council members nominated the dean of the faculty of science, Dr Anwar Hussein Subratty, as the acting vice-chancellor. This step was taken following the recent resignation of Professor Konrad Morgan. Contacted by phone, the pro-chancellor and chairman of the council, Professor Soodursun Jugessur confirmed this information and added [...]

Some 11,800 students resumed classes normally at the University of Mauritius (UoM) on Monday, despite the resignation of vice-chancellor Professor Konrad Morgan last week. Some students remained indifferent to his departure while others believe that it could have an impact if major decisions need to be taken. Lorina Ramsamy, second year student at UoM said, [...]

The buzzing atmosphere at the University of Mauritius (UoM) is hard to miss. The new Student Union will be known in less than 24 hours. On Wednesday, the raised plaza of the university was transformed into a voting centre. As students were casting their votes, representatives of the parties were trying one last time to [...]