DIRECT TRAINING IN BIOMEDICAL FIELD
The Vice Chancellor of the Bamenda University Institute of Science and Technology (BUST) announces for the interest of qualified applicants who wish to study in BUST in affiliation with the University of Buea for the 2024/2025 academic year that by virtue of Specific Agreement with UB on mentorship, BUST is duly accredited to run direct four (4) year training for the award of Bachelor Degree in the following programmes of Health Sciences:
Ø Nursing Science
Ø Medical Laboratory Science
Ø Pharmacy Science
Ø Public Health
Ø Midwifery (Reproductive Health)
Application files shall include:
– Photocopy of GCE A/L and O/L or equivalent certificates;
– Admission form of 10,000FCFA for nationals and 12,000FCFA for international students obtainable from BUST Registry;
– Photocopy of Birth certificate;
– Four passport size photos and
– Photocopy of ID Card.
NB:
Ø Admissions into first year of study in the above-mentioned departments are currently ongoing.
For more information, visit BUST Campus located adjacent Starlight College Mile six Nkwen during working hours (9:00 a. to 2:30 pm), or contact us by phone/WhatsApp 677261789. You can also visit www.bustedu.com
Join Us in Cameroon for the INCiTiS-FOOD First Roadshow Event
INCiTiS-FOOD is thrilled to invite you to the first event in our Roadshow series, taking place at Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) in Cameroon on 23rd October 2024. This event offers an opportunity to learn more about the key objectives of the INCiTiS-FOOD project, its Open Calls, and the innovative technologies being used in our Living Labs.
An Open Call aims to select participants to contribute to specific challenges in food systems within the INCiTiS-FOOD project. It invites applicants, such as entrepreneurs, startups, or institutions, to submit proposals that address targeted topics related to sustainable and circular food systems, such as aquaponics, hydroponics, and insect farming. The Open Calls provides financial grants to selected Local Innovation Hubs (LIHs) and prizes for independent innovators. These participants are expected to replicate or scale innovative food solutions developed in INCiTiS-FOOD Living Labs.
Participants have the unique chance to learn more about the requirements and eligibility criteria for Open Call, including how to use technology in their applications. They’ll also explore ways to connect with the INCiTiS-FOOD technology to develop innovative products and services. The event will feature a guest panel discussing innovation and food security, along with an opportunity for participants to pitch ideas and receive training, followed by personalised feedback. Additionally, this is a great opportunity for networking and building meaningful connections in the industry.
During the Roadshow event, the participants will also be able to learn more about the BUST Living Lab and discover the circular agri-food technologies it has implemented over the past two years as part of the INCiTiS-FOOD project.
About the INCiTiS-FOOD project
INCiTiS-FOOD, a 4-year EU-funded initiative, started in January 2023, has spent the past two years advancing sustainable agri-food technologies to tackle food and nutritional security challenges while promoting environmental justice across Africa. Focusing on Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, and Gabon, the project aims to reshape the future of food production in these regions.
By co-creating and implementing circular agri-food technologies such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and insect farming, the project introduces solutions that recycle resources and minimise waste, making food systems more sustainable. These innovations ensure nutrient recovery and energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact while enhancing agricultural productivity.
A key driver of INCiTiS-FOOD’s success has been its network of 8 Living Labs spread across 6 African countries. These labs serve as on-the-ground hubs for testing and adapting technologies in real-world conditions, fostering local involvement and ensuring that solutions are relevant to African contexts. In the Living Labs, INCiTiS-FOOD partners cultivate vegetables and produce fish using aquaponic and hydroponic systems. They also cultivate insects, with a special focus on the protein-rich Black Soldier Fly, which is suitable for both human consumption and as livestock or aquaculture feed. They also organise workshops and onboarding training. These user-driven approaches encourage innovation through co-creation, empowering communities and stakeholders to develop scalable solutions tailored to their needs. For more information on our Living Labs and their progress, visit the Knowledge Hub on our website.
Through these efforts, the project is not only advancing food and nutritional security but also building a more inclusive, circular, and resilient food system for Africa, supported by strong EU-AU partnerships.
The INCiTiS-FOOD Project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme and all the information is available on the project’s website, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn and YouTube.
About Bamenda University of Science and Technology
Situated in northwestern Cameroon, the Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) is a leading private university in the country. The Living Lab (LL) at BUST is hosted within the Department of Animal Science and the Department of Agronomy and Soil Sciences and is very important for the INCiTiS-FOOD project.
Location of the BUST’s Living Lab offers a unique advantage due to the region’s two distinct climates—a rainy season and a dry season—providing an ideal environment for testing and gathering valuable data. In addition to building sustainable technologies such as aquaponic and hydroponic systems, where various types of vegetables are successfully cultivated, the lab supports INCiTiS-FOOD’s mission by organising onboarding workshops and ecosystem-building activities, helping to foster innovation and collaboration in the region.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Name: Balgah Roland
Email: balgahroland@gmail.com
Disclaimer The information and views set out in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Neither the European Union institutions and bodies nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. Additionally, the associate partner ZHAW has received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
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