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(JULACE) specialises in language, linguistics, and CEQUAM has managed to have the majority
related disciplines, such as translation, cultural of the University programmes accredited
and literacy studies. This journal was borne out of and registered on the National Qualifications
the need of the Centre to strengthen research Framework (NQF) . This helps to make UNAM
and innovation at UNAM. programmes competitive locally and
internationally. CEQUAM has been developing
d) Postgraduate Studies UNAM’s capabilities in the area of quality
A total number of 1 327 students enrolled for assurance in order to improve and update
postgraduate studies in the 2017 academic year academic and managerial activities.
(155 PhDs, 850 Master’s degrees, 322 postgraduate During 2017, the following programmes
diplomas/certificates).
underwent NCHE accreditation and the
outcome is awaited:
A total number of 333 students completed their • Diploma in Paralegal studies – Faculty of Law
studies in 2017 and are expected to graduate • Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution –
in April 2018 (26 PhDs, 181 Master’s degrees and Faculty of Law
126 postgraduate diplomas). • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering Honours – Faculty of Engineering
e) Library Services & IT
The Library continued to benefit from the • Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Computer
Phoenix Cooperation Project between UNAM Engineering Honours – Faculty of Engineering
& IT
and Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. • Bachelor of Science in Electronics and
Introduction to Systematic Reviews, facilitated Computer Engineering Honours – Faculty of
by Dr Allison Weightman (head of Research Engineering & IT
and Academic Engagement and director: • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Specialist Unit for Review Evidence) of Cardiff Engineering Honours - Faculty of Engineering
University continued a capacity building & IT
process that engaged two working groups, • Bachelor of Science in Statistics Honours –
comprising an academic and a librarian from Faculty of Science
UNAM in collaboration with Dr Weightman and • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology
collaborating librarians from Cardiff, to collect Honours – Faculty of Science
data for a comprehensive systematic review • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agricultural
Economics) Honours – Faculty of Agriculture &
in the fields of nursing and agriculture/animal Natural Resources
health. Abstracts of these reviews have been • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Crop
accepted for presentation at two international Science) Honours – Faculty of Agriculture &
conferences and are in the process of being Natural Sciences
finalised for publication in 2018. • Bachelor of Nursing Science (Clinical) Honours
– School of Nursing
f) Quality Assurance • Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostics)
UNAM managed to thrive and deliver quality Honours – School of Nursing
programmes over the years, despite the • Diploma of Lifelong Learning and Community
Education – Faculty of Education
economic hardships the country has faced • Bachelor of Education (Lifelong Learning and
in recent years. Through the CEQUAM, the Community Education) – Faculty of Education
University continuously maintained quality and • Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered
improved efficiency in the way academics Accountant stream) – Faculty of Economic &
develop programmes. Management Sciences
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