A new university council is to be inaugurated at the National University of Lesotho by King Letsie III, in his capacity as Chancellor of the University, at the Roma campus on September 12.

According to University Information Officer, Mr. Tšiu Tšiu, the 28-member council is expected to appoint a chairman and run the University for a three year period. The Council is responsible for the proper management of the University and is its chief policy shaper and maker.

Mr. Tšiu also announced that the World Bank, in association with UNDP, FAO, UNICEF, and the Southern African Aids Information Dissemination Service (SAFAIDS), will open a Development Information Centre at the University on September 14.

This partnership will provide the NUL with up to date publications of the above partnering institutions, both hard copy and electronic, as well as with computers and photocopying facilities, for use by the broader public.

The opening of the Centre will be followed by the launch of the first a series of Development Dialogue Seminars, to be led by the World Bank's Chief Economist for the Africa Region, John Page, whose topic will be "Shared Growth and Regional Integration".

In another development, the University will hold an Open Day on Friday 16 September 2005 to showcase its programmes and services to its major stakeholders. Activities will be held at the Roma Campus of the University beginning at 9:00 am and ending at 5:00 pm.

09 September 2005