13Mar, 2023
    3rd IOUCRIS 2023 concludes

     

    The International Open University (IOU) organized its very first hybrid conference the 3rd IOUCRIS 2023 (IOU Conference on Research and Integrated Sciences) in collaboration with the Open University Malaysia (OUM), a top-ranked university in Malaysia. The conference ran Face-to-Face on-site presentations (February 23, 24) and online presentations (March 3) by researchers from around the world.

    The objectives of the 3rd IOUCRIS 2023 were to create opportunities and foster a thriving research culture among IOU academics, staff, and students in collaboration with other globally reputed universities.

    The 3rd IOUCRIS 2023 conference received research paper submissions from around the world, out of which more than 130 papers were accepted for presentation.

    All participants who were unable to submit full papers due to time constraints are requested to submit their full papers by March 31 2023, to be considered for publication in the in-house publication Journal of Integrated Sciences.

    28Dec, 2022
    QURAN RECITATION COMPETITION FALL 2022

    QURAN RECITATION COMPETITION FALL 2022

    The management and whole staffs congratulated and acknowledged the tremendous success made by Br. Hamad Shaame Hamad, a student of IOU who is also our Student Services Officer for representing our community at QURAN RECITATION COMPETITION FALL 2022 which was held by The International Open University the competition was attended by more than 300 participants from different countries.

    12Nov, 2022
    INAUGURATION OF SF SCHOLARSHIP – COHORT 3

    Shaibu Foundation today has launched SF SCHOLARSHIP – COHORT 3. Through SF SCHOLARSHIP – COHORT 3, we are aiming to break down the barriers to education that exists in our society for disadvantaged students and transcending all borders.

    This seminar involved IOU students from Pemba island who are applying the scholarship for the upcoming semester under 1_Million_African_Scholarship (1MAS) project.

    It can be either through external (i.e. through our partner – The International Open University) or internal sources (i.e. through our own sources so as to support those programs that are not yet funded by The Bursary & Community Outreach Department of IOU.) such as certificates & diplomas.

    This seminar was attended by some of our new students who are expecting to apply for the scholarship. As for others who were not present during this inauguration, they will be taught individuals, In Shaa Allah

    31Aug, 2022
    Evaluation meeting

    Ministry Of Education And Vocational Training – Zanzibar through The department of Higher education, science & technology held evaluation meeting this morning with higher learning institutions who participated NATIONAL EVENT (HIGHER EDUCATION WEEK).

    We had participated for and behalf of the International Open University.

    17Jul, 2022
    HIGHER EDUCATION WEEK – 2022

    In the Name of Allah, the Merciful the Compassionate

    INTRODUCTION

    HIGHER EDUCATION WEEK is the national event hosted by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training – Zanzibar with aim of creating awareness for the youths from secondary schools and community in general who are expecting to pursue higher studies in local and international universities.

    On other hand, it is the perfect opportunity for the academic institutions to market and promote their institutions too.

    We, as an educational stakeholder, we have got an opportunity to participate on HIGHER EDUCATION WEEK – 2022 held here in Pemba for and on behalf of the International Open University.

    Thanks to Allah, we were able to do our job well, and meet the target we sat for,

    It was a 5 days event, started from July 13, 2022 to July 17, 2022 which was attended by participants from different groups within the society such as students from secondary schools & colleges, government officials, civil servants and others within our society.

    We have received many questions, thanks to Allah, we were able to responds well to the best of knowledge, and also we have received some recommendations from the Government through the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training – Zanzibar and from the participants of the event too that we think, such recommendations might bring successes to IOU.

    Through this report, we are aiming to show how the event was, the successes and recommendations from Shaibu Foundation through our observation.

    DAY ONE

    On July 13, 2022 was the opening day of this event, participants from different groups within the society such as students from secondary schools & colleges, government officials, civil servants and others within our society.

    It was aired by several local media outlets, including ZBC (government-owned television) and report on Zanzibar Leo newspaper (government-owned).

    Minister of Education – Zanzibar, Hon. Lela Mohammed Mussa, (center, with black-head scarf) listening about what IOU is offering. Together with Officer-in-Charge, Ministry of Education – Zanzibar (first from left) and other senior officials.
    Students from Dr. Ahmed Salim Secondary School listening Mr. Mustafa Moyo explains in detail about IOU
    Students from Kiuyu Secondary School listening in detail about IOU

     

    During the closing day, guest of honor was Dr. Mwanakhamis Adam Ameir, Vice Executive – deputy minister of education & vocational training – Zanzibar (second from right) listening about what IOU is offering. Together with Officer-in-Charge, Ministry of Education – Zanzibar and other senior officials.
    Closing day