Unicaf CEO, Dr Nicos Nicolaou Barriers to education in Africa include political and security instability, costs, health and nutrition, distance to school, insufficient budgetary allocations to education, and poor-quality environments, content and processes. Such barriers widen inequality across an already unequal region with stark wealth, gender and social disparities, as well as stymie opportunity, innovation, and economic growth prospects. In a recent interview with Business Insider Africa Dr Nicos Nicolaou, the founder and CEO of Unicaf, a leading higher education online platform with students from 160 countries, set out his vision for a more robust education…
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The evolving landscape The value of online learning has never before been written about so prolifically – why? Well, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has dominated headlines globally since March 2020, reporting the 1.2bn children who were out of schools as a result, the temporary suspension of on-campus lectures at universities around the world and the cessation of international Higher Education (HE) sojourners. For many in HE, online learning solutions are seen as the most effective way to keep student retention and maintain access to online education. However, the need to stimulate learning with methods other…
The Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future acknowledges Unicaf University as a sustainable institution. Unicaf University (UU) has achieved a new milestone with the signing of the Talloires Declaration, which defines and promotes sustainability in Higher Education. Universities members of the Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future promote education for sustainability and environmental literacy. Unicaf University is proud to be a member of the Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (ULSF). Multi-campus Unicaf University aims to make a difference in all the communities. It serves by giving back to society and by supporting environmentally responsible behaviours. Unicaf University is…
A Unicaf MBA graduate tells us why he chose to study online and discusses the benefits of the flexible online MBA programme. Drason Delong Browne is the Director of University Services at the University of the Southern Caribbean-Trinidad. I am very happy to share my journey with others with the confidence that my story will create a natural appetite for academic lovers to join the institution. Tell us about your overall university experience. Unicaf equates the most genuine meaning of two terms, ‘excellent’ and ‘rewarding’. The university experience highlights were the commitment to delivering high academic standards, quality teaching mixed with timely…
The Unicaf Programme Advising At Unicaf, we believe that programme advising is an integral and essential practice that helps students’ overcome roadblocks and achieve their academic goals. Our highly trained Student Advisers serve as advocates who provide guidance, continuous support, and assistance and build strong relationships with students. They have the experience and knowledge to trace students’ skills and abilities and suggest the right programme and university partner. Programme Advising Includes Advising students with detailed information on partner universities and degrees that match their interests and/or qualifications. Our…
Online Education Technology is reforming the way we work and fundamentally redefining what it means to have a career, forcing us to become lifelong learners. Unicaf is embracing the digital era while facilitating students to study towards quality online degrees. Unicaf is one of the world’s leaders in providing technology-enabled learning. With the economies of scale achieved from the online delivery of programmes, Unicaf offers generous scholarships, reducing tuition fees dramatically. Furthermore, online learning is a socially and environmentally responsible way of providing access to higher education. Through its partnerships with…
Unicaf’s digital platform is revolutionising learning and teaching in higher education Unicaf facilitates the global online delivery of study materials for Bachelor, Master’s and Doctoral degrees through its state-of-the-art digital platform and the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The VLE is a digital learning platform that seamlessly integrates a working space for educational and business processes. Its smart digital ecosystem allows learners and teachers to work together at ease while ensuring user security and privacy. Virtual Learning Environment Functionalities: Students can submit their coursework and keep…
The English language has played a major role in the harmonisation of society’s progress through mutual understanding, collaboration, and productivity. It provided a platform for effective inter-personal and corporate communication which are the main ingredients of any functional work system. Because of the dire importance to many productive outcomes, a specialised or in-depth study of the language is necessary today.
If you’ve ever thought about studying for a degree, you’ll know that online learning is a highly popular option. So what exactly is online learning? Online Learning Explained Online learning can be defined as a way of studying for an internationally recognised qualification without the need to attend classes on campus. Online learning courses are aimed at students who wish to study for a postgraduate qualification alongside work and other commitments and are undertaken without meeting a lecturer in a lecture hall. Studying can take place at home or work, wherever and whenever you like within a predetermined timeframe. The…
‘So, you’ve paid your start up fees and now you’re wondering what next? The Student Guide can offer you an idea of what to expect when starting your first module and useful tips preparing you to navigate the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with ease. Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran in regards to online learning it is vital that you understand you now have access to a whole new world of education. Everything you need in regards your module is on the VLE and although you may be alone, looking at the screen wondering if you made the right choice studying online please bear in mind in mind you will not be…