University plans to improve learning

THE University of Natural Resources and Environment in East New Britain plans to become the centre for the study of natural resources, environment, climate change and agriculture, Vice-Chancellor Dr James Yoko says.
He also mentioned the study on tourism management, governance and business.
Yoko said plans and project proposals were in the pipeline to guide the university into the future.
He said “2018 was the year of God’s favour upon the University of Natural Resources and Environment”.
“We were blessed with an increase in recurrent funding of nearly K25 million in 2019, from K18 million in previous years,” he said.
Yoko said 2019 was the year of “transforming through God’s grace”.
“This process is not an easy road. It calls for positive thinking, patience, respect, commitment, and development of a new university culture,” he said.
Yoko hopes to see punctuality to study and work, eradication of alcohol and drugs and the elimination of protests as part of the changes.
Changes to infrastructure are also being considered more dormitories needed, lecture halls, classrooms, offices and mess facilities.
The university also wants to see a better water and sewerage system, with the development of information technology and housing to accommodate the growing population.
Yoko said all the changes would require massive funding.
He said what the new management wanted from staff and students was patience, understanding, a sense of humility and cooperation.