Conference photo gallery
Moments, deliberations, and dignitaries from the 19th UNILAG Annual Research Conference, convened at Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall, University of Lagos.
UK Academic Hails UNILAG Partnership in Global Surgery & Patient Safety
Provost of the University of Birmingham, UK, Professor Nick Vaughan-Williams, delivered the plenary keynote highlighting the transformative clinical research partnership advancing surgical outcomes, trauma systems, and healthcare training in Nigeria.
Gambian Varsity VC Commends UNILAG’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation
The Vice-Chancellor of USET, The Gambia, Professor Nazmat Toyin Surajudeen-Bakinde, applauded UNILAG’s EIBIC certification model for university student entrepreneurship, urging African universities to commercialise prototypes and patents.
Stakeholders Seek Integrated Solutions to Food, Health & Housing
Organised in synergy with UNILAG International Week 2026 and moderated by ULBS Executive Director Professor Sunday Adebisi, scholars, policymakers, and corporate leaders deliberated on funding, translational research, and commercialising university inventions.
Conference Dignitaries and Organizing Committee
Prof. Nazmat Toyin Surajudeen-Bakinde (VC, USET The Gambia) and Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye (DVC Management Services) with members of the 19th UARC Organising Committee.
Plenary Address by Prof. Nazmat Toyin Surajudeen-Bakinde
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET), The Gambia, delivering her plenary lecture on engineering and universities in tackling global challenges.
Address by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye, representing the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, FAS, addressing the 19th Research Conference.
19th Research Conference Plenary Assembly
Delegates, researchers, and dignitaries gathered at the plenary session in Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall.
High Table & University Leadership
University of Lagos principal officers and distinguished guests presiding over the conference opening.
Engaging the Audience on Higher Education Innovation
Prof. Surajudeen-Bakinde commending UNILAG's EIBIC entrepreneurship programme and its adoption as a national benchmark.
Opening Remarks on Behalf of the Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye expressing confidence in participants advancing sustainable frontiers for Africa's development.
Engineering & Technical Education Synergies
Emphasizing the vital synergy between higher education, technical competence, and entrepreneurship.
Institutionalising Entrepreneurship Education
Applauding UNILAG for institutionalising entrepreneurship certification to foster student enterprise.
Collaborative Ecosystems for Innovation
Calling on universities to turn research ideas into tangible prototypes, patents, and community solutions.
Distinguished Scholars and Participants
Academics and conference delegates following the keynote presentation in Jelili Omotola Hall.
Academic Leadership at the High Table
Senior university management officers and deans during the opening ceremony.
Conference Chair & Senior Academics
Members of university management and committee leadership at Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall.
Presentation of Plenary Speaker
Introduction of the plenary speaker from USET, The Gambia, by university officials.
Prof. Nazmat Toyin Surajudeen-Bakinde
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET), The Gambia.
Questions & Perspectives on African Higher Education
Interactive discussion session following the plenary lecture.
Building Sustainable Frontiers
Reflections on multi-disciplinary collaboration for health, food security, and housing.
Guest Speaker with University Leaders
Commemorative photograph of Prof. Surajudeen-Bakinde and Prof. Falaiye with university officials.
Conference Organizing Leaders & Guests
Organising committee leadership, faculty deans, and distinguished guests celebrating the conference.
Faculty Leadership & Committee Members
Deans of Faculties and conference sub-committee leads in a commemorative group picture.
Women Leaders in Higher Education & Research
Prof. Surajudeen-Bakinde in a commemorative photograph with senior female scholars and executives.
Academic Delegates and Scholars
Scholars and presenters at the 19th UNILAG Annual Research Conference.
Conference Delegates and Participants
Delegates commemorating the successful plenary proceedings at the 19th edition.
Research Presenters & Academic Staff
Participants from diverse academic faculties across Nigerian and international institutions.
Conference Committee and Protocol Team
The organising and logistical support team for the 19th UNILAG Annual Research Conference.
Conference Delegation Assembly
Participants gathered inside Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall during the 19th Research Conference proceedings.
Global Surgery Plenary by Prof. Nick Vaughan-Williams
Provost of the University of Birmingham, UK, delivering the plenary keynote on advancing surgical outcomes and patient safety partnerships in Nigeria.
Surgical Systems & Evidence-Based Healthcare
Deliberations on global surgery infrastructure and clinical research translation during Day Two plenary.
University Leadership & UK Academic Delegation
DVC (Management Services) Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye and Provost Nick Vaughan-Williams with faculty deans.
Interactive Deliberations on Clinical Innovations
Academic and clinical scholars engaging in interactive Q&A following the global surgery presentation.
Commemoration of UNILAG-Birmingham Partnership
Prof. Falaiye presenting the official conference commemorative plaque to Prof. Vaughan-Williams.
Medical Scholars and Healthcare Delegates
Researchers and practitioners from the College of Medicine and international health faculties.
Global Surgery Research Group & Committee
Commemorative group photograph of international collaborators, medical deans, and research fellows.
Industry-Academia Panel on Research Commercialization
Executive Director of UNILAG Business School Prof. Sunday Adebisi moderating the cross-sector discussion.
Corporate & Academic Leaders at International Week
Industry stakeholders and university researchers aligning innovation priorities with national economic needs.
Translational Research Dialogue
Panellists discussing bridging the gap between bench research and industrial application.
UNILAG Innovation Showcase at the Fair
Exhibition of patented technologies, student prototypes, and incubation products at Omotola Hall.
Scholars & Entrepreneurs in Attendance
A packed audience of postgraduates, innovators, and industry delegates engaged in discussions.
Strategic Alliances for Sustainable Growth
Industry representatives underscoring the demand for university-driven research partnerships.
ULBS & Industry Delegates Group Commemoration
Moderators, speakers, and corporate partners marking a milestone Industry-Academia dialogue.
19th UARC Grand Opening Ceremony
Opening plenary at Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall addressing Sustainable Frontiers for Global Challenges.
University Leadership & Distinguished Guests
UNILAG Principal Officers, DVCs, Deans, and Keynote Lecturers at the Opening Ceremony.
Research Fair Exhibition Inspection
Dignitaries touring the Research Fair exhibition stands showcasing inventions in biotechnology and green housing.
Student & Faculty Research Inventions
Researchers demonstrating prototypes developed for agricultural processing and clean energy solutions.
Executive Tour of Research Fair Stands
University management reviewing research displays from faculties of Science, Engineering, and Environmental Sciences.
Plenary Audience and Delegates
Scholars, graduate researchers, and policy analysts following opening addresses at Omotola Hall.
19th Annual Conference Grand Plenary
Panoramic view of participants assembled for the 19th UNILAG Annual Research Conference and Fair.
19th Edition Official Commencement Announcement
Official broadcast highlight from the opening ceremony celebrating interdisciplinary innovation and sustainable futures.