Message from Dean,
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Shaping minds, advancing culture, and leveraging AI for social impact
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is committed to advancing excellence in education, research, societal engagement, and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI), preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to diverse cultural, social, and intellectual landscapes. Anchored in critical inquiry, creativity, ethical practice, and technological awareness, the Faculty plays a vital role in shaping professionals, scholars, and change-makers who impact local, regional, and global communities.
Our academic programmes span the humanities, social sciences, media studies, and applied social disciplines, equipping students with analytical, communication, problem-solving, and AI literacy skills. Teaching and learning emphasize the balance between theory and practice, critical thinking, applied research, and emerging technologies, ensuring graduates are adaptable, socially aware, and professionally competent in a complex and interconnected world.
Student achievement is a cornerstone of the Faculty’s mission. Journalism students have earned national recognition for investigative excellence, while Social Work students drive lasting community impact through applied practice. Students also engage in cultural projects, community initiatives, and partnerships with indigenous groups, reflecting our commitment to experiential learning, civic responsibility, societal transformation, and innovative technological application.
Research forms a central pillar of the Faculty’s work. Faculty members actively pursue interdisciplinary and high-impact research, integrating AI where relevant, securing competitive grants, and generating knowledge that advances understanding in language, culture, society, media, and development studies. Distinguished public lectures and forums further enrich the intellectual environment, promoting critical discourse, cultural preservation, African thought leadership, and technological awareness.
Global engagement and internationalization remain strategic priorities. Through staff and student mobility programmes, collaborative research, and international partnerships, the Faculty fosters cross-cultural learning, academic exchange, and a global perspective that enhances both teaching and scholarship, including the ethical use of AI in research and practice.
As the Faculty continues to grow, it remains committed to nurturing intellectual curiosity, creative expression, societal engagement, impactful research, and responsible AI adoption. By supporting students, faculty, and community partners, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences develops graduates and leaders who are well-equipped to shape inclusive, sustainable, culturally enriched, and technologically aware societies.