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{{Infobox university | |||
|name = University of Zambia | |||
|image_name = Unzalogo.gif | |||
|motto = Service and Excellence | |||
|established = 12 July 1966 | |||
|type = Public | |||
|chancellor = [[Jacob Mwanza]] | |||
|vice_chancellor = [[Stephen Simukanga]] | |||
|city = [[Lusaka]] | |||
|country = [[Zambia]] | |||
|enrollment = | |||
|staff = | |||
|campus = 2 [[urban area|urban]] campuses | |||
|website = [http://www.unza.zm www.unza.zm] | |||
}} | |||
The '''University of Zambia''' ('''UNZA''') is a [[public university]] located in [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]]. UNZA was established in 1965 and officially opened its doors to the public on July 12, 1966. It is the oldest public university in Zambia. The language of instruction is [[English language|English]]. | |||
==History== | |||
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==Organisation== | |||
===Academics=== | |||
The University of Zambia has over 157 degree and postgraduate degree programmes. The University of Zambia is divided into the following faculties: | |||
*School of [[Agricultural Sciences]] [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=45] | |||
*School of [[Engineering]] [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=46] | |||
*School of [[Education]] [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=47] | |||
*School of [[Humanities]] and [[Social Sciences]] [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=48] | |||
*School of [[Law]] [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=49] | |||
*School of [[Mining|Mines]] [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=50] | |||
*School of [[Medicine]] [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=51] | |||
*School of [[Natural Sciences]] [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=52] | |||
*School of [[Veterinary Medicine]] [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=53] | |||
*Graduate [http://www.unza.zm/gsb/ School of Business]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unza.zm/gsb/|title=Home|website=www.unza.zm|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref> | |||
==Campus== | |||
Its main campus—the Great East Road Campus—is on the [[Great East Road (Zambia)|Great East Road]], about 7 km from [[Lusaka]] City. It also has the Ridgeway Campus within Lusaka City located at the [[University Teaching Hospital]] (famously called [[University Teaching Hospital|UTH]] ); this campus specifically houses students pursuing medical and pharmacological courses. | |||
==Research== | |||
* The Institute of Economic and Social Research. | |||
* The [[University of Zambia Library]]. | |||
* The [http://www.unza.zm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=54 Institute of Distance Education] | |||
==Affiliations== | |||
UNZA is a member of the Association of African Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the International Association of Universities. | |||
==Notable alumni== | |||
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* [[Levy Mwanawasa]], the late Zambian President studied Law at UNZA | |||
* [[Edgar Lungu]], the current Zambian President studied Law at UNZA | |||
* [[Inonge Wina]], the current Vice President of Zambia obtained a BA degree at UNZA | |||
* [[Irene Mambilima|Ireen Mambilima,]] the current Chief Justice of Zambia. | |||
* [[Hakainde Hichilema]], leader of the opposition political party UPND studied Economics at UNZA. | |||
* [[Monica Nashandi]], Namibian ambassador and 1983 graduate | |||
* [[Edward Makuka Nkoloso]], founder of the Zambia National Academy of Science, Space Research and Philosophy | |||
* [[Emmerson Mnangagwa]],Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe. | |||
* [[Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula]], Deputy Governor for Administration, Bank of Zambia 2007 to present. | |||
==Notable research== | |||
The University of Zambia has a [[nanotechnology]] research center that was founded in 2001. The center was founded by Elijah Mwansa, who after graduating from the University of Zambia received his Ph.D. from the [[University of Cambridge]] and was a professor at [[University of Heidelberg]] and [[Carnegie Mellon University]]. The center has several researchers from other African countries and Europe and is the only one of its kind on the African continent. It is financed by the government of Zambia as part of the Zambia 2020 initiative and grants from foreign science foundations.{{citation needed|date= September 2014}} | |||
==References== | |||
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*[http://www.sarua.org/?q=uni_University+of+Zambia Southern African University] | |||
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Revision as of 15:56, 6 July 2016
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| Motto | Service and Excellence |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 12 July 1966 |
| Chancellor | Jacob Mwanza |
| Vice-Chancellor | Stephen Simukanga |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Campus | 2 urban campuses |
| Website | www.unza.zm |
The University of Zambia (UNZA) is a public university located in Lusaka, Zambia. UNZA was established in 1965 and officially opened its doors to the public on July 12, 1966. It is the oldest public university in Zambia. The language of instruction is English.
History
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Organisation
Academics
The University of Zambia has over 157 degree and postgraduate degree programmes. The University of Zambia is divided into the following faculties:
- School of Agricultural Sciences [1]
- School of Engineering [2]
- School of Education [3]
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences [4]
- School of Law [5]
- School of Mines [6]
- School of Medicine [7]
- School of Natural Sciences [8]
- School of Veterinary Medicine [9]
- Graduate School of Business[1]
Campus
Its main campus—the Great East Road Campus—is on the Great East Road, about 7 km from Lusaka City. It also has the Ridgeway Campus within Lusaka City located at the University Teaching Hospital (famously called UTH ); this campus specifically houses students pursuing medical and pharmacological courses.
Research
- The Institute of Economic and Social Research.
- The University of Zambia Library.
- The Institute of Distance Education
Affiliations
UNZA is a member of the Association of African Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the International Association of Universities.
Notable alumni
- Levy Mwanawasa, the late Zambian President studied Law at UNZA
- Edgar Lungu, the current Zambian President studied Law at UNZA
- Inonge Wina, the current Vice President of Zambia obtained a BA degree at UNZA
- Ireen Mambilima, the current Chief Justice of Zambia.
- Hakainde Hichilema, leader of the opposition political party UPND studied Economics at UNZA.
- Monica Nashandi, Namibian ambassador and 1983 graduate
- Edward Makuka Nkoloso, founder of the Zambia National Academy of Science, Space Research and Philosophy
- Emmerson Mnangagwa,Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
- Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula, Deputy Governor for Administration, Bank of Zambia 2007 to present.
Notable research
The University of Zambia has a nanotechnology research center that was founded in 2001. The center was founded by Elijah Mwansa, who after graduating from the University of Zambia received his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and was a professor at University of Heidelberg and Carnegie Mellon University. The center has several researchers from other African countries and Europe and is the only one of its kind on the African continent. It is financed by the government of Zambia as part of the Zambia 2020 initiative and grants from foreign science foundations.[citation needed]
References
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Coordinates: 15°24′S 28°20′E / 15.400°S 28.333°E
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