The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) in Akwa Ibom State has announced that its 144th inaugural lecture will take place on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

The Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Christopher N. Ekong, will preside over the ceremony, during which Professor Thelma U. Ekukin‑am, a professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, will deliver the lecture.

The lecture bears the title “Creative Resource Adaptability in ICT‑Unfriendly Classrooms” and will explore how innovative strategies can enable teachers to make the most of limited ICT resources in the classroom.

The event is slated to begin at 3:00 p.m. in the 1,000‑seat TETFund Auditorium on the main campus, located on Nwaniba Road, Uyo.

Attendees are expected to be seated by 2:45 p.m. in preparation for the start of the lecture.

Mrs. Blossom E. Okorie, the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the Senate, is the designated contact for any inquiries regarding the lecture.

This inaugural lecture forms an integral part of UNIUYO’s academic calendar, offering a platform for scholars to present research findings and contribute to the broader university community and the public.