University of Seychelles
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Other name | Liniversite Sesel |
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| Motto | Lavenir dan ou lanmen |
Motto in English | The Future in Your Hands |
| Established | 17 September 2009 |
| Chancellor | President James Alix Michel |
| Vice-Chancellor | Justin Valentin |
| Location | Anse Royale and Mont Fleuri , Seychelles |
| Colours | Red and White |
| Nickname | Unisey |
| Affiliations | ACU |
| Website | Official Website |
The University of Seychelles, informally known as "UniSey," is the primary institution of higher education in Seychelles. It was established on 17 September 2009.
There are three campuses: the main campus at Anse Royale, the Mont Fleuri campus offering education, communication, and technology programs, and the Ma Joie campus offering business programs.[1]
In 2014, the university announced a partnership for collaboration and student exchanges with Gibraltar, which is developing its own first university.[2]
Chancellors
- President James Alix Michel 2009 – present
Vice-Chancellors
- Rolph Payet 2009–2012
- Marina Confait 2012–2014[3]
- Dennis Hardy 2014–2017[4]
- Justin Valentin 2018–present
References
- ^ "About Us". UniSey. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ "University of Seychelles seals partnership with Gibraltar for exchanges". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ "President announces first phase of government restructuring". Seychelles Nation Online. National Information Services Agency (NISA). 8 March 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
The President has appointed Marina Confait as the new vice-chancellor and Lucy Athanasius as pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Seychelles.
- ^ "University of Seychelles has 'enormous potential' to become a research hub, says Vice-Chancellor". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 21 November 2015.