The University of Buea (UB) has organized a Public Lecture to officially launch the 2026/2027 Academic Year.
The lecture was held on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at the Dorothy Limunga Njeuma Amphitheatre. The event marked the formal commencement of academic activities for the new academic year.
The occasion was chaired by Professor Michael Ekonde Sone, Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Teaching, Professionalisation and the Development of Information and Communication Technologies (DVC/TIC) in the presence of Senior Officials of UB, Academic Staff and Postgraduate Students.
The Guest Speaker was Professor Cornelius Fai, a Professor of Theoritical Physics and the Director of the College of Technology at UB.
Professor Cornelius Fai impressed the audience with a brilliant and outstanding presentation on the topic: Quantum Frontier and the University of Buea’s Role in the next Century. He highlighted the importance of Quantum Science saying that “the quantum frontier presents an extraordinary opportunity for Africa”. He called on students to be more committed, determined and disciplined as they begin the new academic year. He also urged Academic Staff and the Cameroon Government to invest in Research.
The presentation was followed by an interactive discussion moderated by Professor Chichom Mefire.
On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Ekonde Sone expressed profound gratitude to the Guest Speaker for his insightful lecture. “The lecture was so edifying because we actually learnt first hand the advantages of Quantum Computing….” Said DVC/TIC.
He officially declared the 2026/2027 Academic Year launched and wished staff and students a successful and productive academic year.