THE COMMISIONING OF IADS SMART CLASS
The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), University of Lagos, has commissioned a new Smart Classroom in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the Institute’s commitment to advancing digital learning, academic collaboration, and innovative research.
The new Smart Classroom marks another step in IADS’s efforts to enhance its academic environment, deepen institutional partnerships, and promote innovative approaches to the study of Africa and its Diaspora.
The facility was officially inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, OON, FAS, who performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally commission the new classroom.
The event was attended by the Director of IADS, Research Professor Ayodele Yusuff, alongside all cluster members of the Africa Multiple Research Centre (AMRC), whose presence underscored the importance of collaborative engagement in advancing research, teaching, and knowledge production.
The newly commissioned Smart Classroom represents an important addition to the Institute’s academic infrastructure. Designed to support technology-enabled teaching and learning, the facility is expected to provide an interactive environment for lectures, seminars, workshops, research discussions, and other academic activities. Its establishment reflects the growing importance of digital technologies in strengthening educational delivery and facilitating scholarly exchange.
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