At QIU, we believe that education must be used to benefit society and make a positive impact on the lives of people across borders.
We’re extremely proud of our latest initiative, which will see us working with the nation of Seychelles to advance sustainable agriculture and achieve food security.
During a recent visit to the East African country, we met with top policymakers and stakeholders from governmental sectors to discuss training students from Seychelles under our biotechnology programmes, so they can implement the knowledge when they return to their home country.
The plan will include incorporating smart farming techniques and plant tissue culture into the archipelago’s current agricultural farming methods. This is projected to improve the agricultural yield and improve food security in Seychelles.
Moving forward, this initiative will shift the focus from imported agricultural products to locally-grown produce—while also creating jobs for the people of Seychelles and attracting more young people to the farming sector.
QIU Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Goh said: “As a university, we have a strong biotechnology programme, and we have Seychelles students. We can provide training to the students under QIU’s Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences, so they can come back and contribute to the advancement of the agriculture sector in Seychelles.“
“Education is not just about producing a certificate that will help you look for a job. A student must be able to contribute to the society and the nation. I think there is a great demand in Seychelles and we look forward to working with the visionary leadership here.”
