PAMO University Joins Global Academic Network at Oxford

PAMO University of Medical Sciences, located in Port Harcourt, has officially joined the Oxonia University Network, which comprises more than 153 universities across 41 countries. This significant milestone was announced during a ceremony at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where PAMO University was represented by Prof. Adaeze Oreh.

The network, established in 2013, aims to foster international academic cooperation and research partnerships. PAMO University's inclusion is expected to enhance opportunities for joint medical research, faculty exchanges, and collaborative healthcare training.

The event also marked a leadership transition within the network, with Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu taking over as president from Prof. Abubakar Rasheed. Ribadu emphasized the importance of adopting emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, in higher education to improve teaching and research.

Discussions included the use of digital platforms for collaborative research and the development of AI policy frameworks among member institutions.