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National University of Lesotho

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National University of Lesotho
public university
Year dem found am1945 Edit
CountryLesotho Edit
Edey de administrative territorial entity insydRoma Edit
Coordinate location29°27′2″S 27°43′23″E Edit
Member ofAssociation of African Universities Edit
Dema official websitehttps://www.nul.ls/ Edit
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National University of Lesotho
Former names
Pius XII Catholic University College, University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland, University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland
Motto
'Nete ke Thebe
Motto in English
Truth is a Shield
Type Public
Established 1945 (1945)
Affiliation ACU, AAU, IAU, AESAU, SARUA
Chancellor King Letsie III
Vice-Chancellor Kananelo Mosito
Students around 10,000
Location
Roma
,
Campus 198 acres (80 ha)
Colors   Red den white
Nickname Rovers
Website www.nul.ls

De National University of Lesotho, de main den oldest varsity insyd Lesotho,[1] wey dey locate insyd Roma, 34 km (21 mi) southeast of Maseru, de capital of Lesotho.[2] De Roma valley be broad wey barrier of rugged mountains dey surround am wey dey provide magnificent scenery. De varsity dey enjoy temperate climate plus four distinct seasons. De governing body of de varsity be de council den academic policy dey for de hands of Senate insyd, both Council den Senate dem establish by de Act.[3]

Academics[edit | edit source]

Faculties den departments:[4]

  • Agriculture
  • Education
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Science & Technology
  • Social Sciences

Membership[edit | edit source]

De National University of Lesotho be affiliate plus de organizations wey dey follow:[5]

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities
  • Association of African Universities
  • International Association of Universities
  • Southern African Regional Universities Association
  • Association of Eastern and Southern African Universities

History[edit | edit source]

Pius XII Catholic University College[edit | edit source]

View to de National University of Lesotho (center)

University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland[edit | edit source]

University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland[edit | edit source]

National University of Lesotho[edit | edit source]

Academic performance[edit | edit source]

Dem rank de varsity 121st insyd Africa den 6,045th for de world insyd.[6]

Na der be 9,263 students for de varsity insyd 2018; 9,460 insyd 2017; 9,560 insyd 2016 den 9,239 insyd 2015.[1]

Na der be 2,017 graduates for de varsity insyd 2020; 2,120 graduates insyd 2019 den 2,266 graduates insyd 2018.[7]

Na der be 1,387 fresh students dem enroll for de varsity insyd 2019 den 2,700 students dem enroll insyd 2018.[8]

De varsity dey offer 70 accredited study programmes.[9]

For June 2011 insyd, de Lesotho Times report say half of de students insyd three of de seven faculties for de varsity fail dema examinations.[10] na dis "unprecedented failure rate" be insyd de law, health sciences den science den technology faculties.

Library[edit | edit source]

De National University of Lesotho dey support open access insyd Lesotho wey e sign de Budapest Open Access Initiative. Insyd 2011, de National University of Lesotho establish de first institutional repository insyd de country. De National University of Lesotho Institutional Repository (NULIR) be de institutional repository wey dey provide access to de research output of staff den students.[11]

Notable faculty[edit | edit source]

  • Nthabiseng Mokoena (archaeologist)

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

  • King Letsie III of Lesotho
  • Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen Consort of Lesotho
  • Tito Mboweni, Former Governor of de South African Reserve Bank den former Minister of Finance of South Africa
  • Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, ex Deputy Presido of South Africa
  • Sheila Khala, Lesotho poet den author

Honorary Doctoral recipients[edit | edit source]

  • 1967 Mr. S. T. Sukati, Former Chairmo den Member of de University Council den Speaker of de National Assembly of Swaziland, Doctor of Laws
  • 1968 H. E. Sir Seretse Khama, Former Chancellor of UBLS 1967–1970, Presido of de Republic of Botswana, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 1971 Professor J. W. Blake, Former Vice-Chancellor, UBLS, 1964–1971, Doctor of letters
  • 1973 Dr. C. W. de IGewict, President Emeritus, University of Rochester, New York, Member of de University Council. Doctor of Literature
  • 1973 Dr. H. F. Oppenheimer, Chancellor, University of Cape-Town, Chairmo, Anglo American Corporation, Doctor of Literature
  • 1978 Rev. Dr. Romeo Guilbeault, OMI Former Rector of Pius XII College, 1954–1959, Doctor of Literature
  • 1978 Dr. Joshua Pulumo Mohapeloa, OBE, Composer, Doctor of Literature
  • 1978 Dr. Nelson Mandela, First Presido of South Africa, former Political Leader den Robben Island Detainee insyd South Africa, Doctor of Laws
  • 1980 Morena ‘Mako Moliboea, Chief of Khanyane, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 1981 Dr. Amadou-Mahtar M’bow, Director General of UNESCO, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 1993 Dr. Leabua Jonathan, Prime Minister of Lesotho, Doctor of Education
  • 1983 Dr. Colin B. Mackay, Former Presido of de University of New Brunswick, Doctor of Education
  • 1983 Dr. ’Masechele Khaketla, Author den High School Teacher, Doctor of Literature
  • 1985 Dr. J.T. Kolane, Former Speaker of de National Assembly 1973–1985 insyd Lesotho, Doctor of Laws
  • 1985 Dr. M. Damane, Historian, Doctor of Literature
  • 1985 Dr. I. Mohamed, Professor of Mathematics, Doctor of Science den Mathematics
  • 1987 Professor Josias Makibinyane Mohapeloa, Professor den Former Dean of Education, National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • 1987 Dr. Julius Nyerere, Former Presido of de United Republic of Tanzania, Doctor of Laws
  • 1987 Professor David Blackwell, Professor of Statistics, University of California, Berkeley, Doctor of Science
  • 1990 Dr. J.J.N. Machobane, Agriculturalist & Writer, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 1990 Dr. Ntsu Clement Mokhehle, Former Leader of de Basutoland Congress Party, Doctor of Laws
  • 1990 Dr. Sam Nujoma, Presido of de Republic of Namibia, Doctor of Laws
  • 1991 Dr. B.T. Mohapeloa, Teacher & Pioneer of Self-help Organisation, Doctor of Letters
  • 1992 Dr. Oliver Tambo, Former Leader of de African National Congress, Doctor of Laws
  • 1996 Dr. B.M. Khaketla, Writer, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 1997 Dr. Paul Ellenberger, Palaeontologist, Doctor of Science
  • 2001 Dr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, Fifth Presido of South Africa, Lawyer, Businessman, Labour den Political Leader, Doctor of Laws.
  • 2001 Dr. Thokoana James Motlatsi, Businessman den Labour Leader, Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences
  • 2005 Dr. Karabo Eric Lekhanya, Renowned music composer, Doctor of Literature
  • 2005 Dr. Nkau J. Lepheana, Renowned music composer, Doctor of Literature
  • 2005 Dr. Benjamin William Mkapa, Former Presido of de United Republic of Tanzania, Doctor of Law
  • 2006 Dr. Anthony Malefetsane Setšabi, Former Vice Chancellor of de National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Education
  • 2006 Dr. Robert Dunbar Leslie, Founder of de Department of Law for de University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland, Doctor of Law
  • 2010 Professor Adamu David Baikie, Former Vice Chancellor of de National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2010 Mr. Mothusi Mashologu, Former Vice Chancellor of de National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Literature

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Mashinini, Vusi (September 2019). "Restructuring at the National University of Lesotho: Prospects and Challenges" (PDF). International Journal of Education and Research. 7: 67–80.
  2. "NUL History". NUL. 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  3. National University of Lesotho. History Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine Verified 2010-09-15.
  4. "National University of Lesotho – National University of Lesotho". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  5. "NUL History". NUL. 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  6. "300 Best universities in Africa: Rankings & Acceptance rate". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  7. "Vice-Chancellor's Graduation Speech 2020 Delivery Associate Professor K.E Mosito PhD". NUL. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  8. "NUL faces closure due to funding challenges". Lesotho Times. 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  9. "List of Accredited Programmes". Council On Higher Education. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  10. Motsoeli, Ntsebeng (23 June 2011). "Half of NUL students fail". The Lesotho Times.
  11. "Lesotho - Global Open Access Portal". UNESCO. Retrieved 2017-05-06.