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LANDMARK STUDENT INNOVATORS SET FOR HULT PRIZE PITCHING CHALLENGE
In preparation for the upcoming global and regional rounds of the Hult Prize competition, the Student Development Office organized the final On-campus Hult Prize pitching challenge on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, at the International Conference Centre. The On-campus Hult Prize pitching challenge not only showcased the ingenuity and dedication of student teams but also underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in driving positive change on a global scale.
The Hult Prize competition, themed "UNLIMITED," attracted eight dynamic teams, each presenting their unique solutions to pressing global issues. The participating teams included Rawcycling, Scarce, SynthX, LearnConnect, Bio-Cann, Nextverse, Aims-P, and God's Tech. With the theme emphasizing boundless creativity, teams approached the challenge with diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.
In line with the Hult Prize outlined criteria for grading the ideas presented by students which include a balanced and interactive pitch, relevance, disruption, and alignment with the SDGs, a committed and diverse team, and a thorough business model with measurable impact, three runner-up teams emerged as the final qualifiers for the upcoming regional competition. These are Team Rawcycling with an integrated waste-to-wealth platform where solid wastes are collected from environments/ households in exchange for financial tokens and sold to recycling firms; Team Scarce with an aggregate E-commerce platform where customers confirm the authenticity of ordered items amongst others to avoid being disappointed thereby losing grip of customers; and Team SynthX with an Incorporating artificial Intelligence for a more accurate X-ray diagnosis of ailments (radiology) and also cover up for redundancy and high attrition/scarcity of medics (radiologist). The judges highlighted areas for improvement, urging the teams to refine their pitches by enhancing storytelling, conducting more extensive market research, clarifying their presentations, developing prototypes, and ensuring accurate financial projections.
According to the Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel, “Prior to the competition, an insightful onboarding and orientation program was organised to acquaint the teams with Hult Prize's mission of addressing societal challenges through innovative solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He noted further that his Office is committed to working closely with the teams to refine their pitches in preparation for the regionals, slated to take place in the coming months. He expressed optimism that the students would shine not only at the regional but globally also, continuing the tradition of excellence and innovation set forth by previous competitions.
Team Rawcycling
Team Scarce
Team SynthX
Team LearnConnect
Team Bio-Cann
Team God’s Tech
Team Nextverse
Team Aims-P
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NIGERIAN RED CROSS SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH LANDMARK UNIVERSITY
In a bid to expand its humanitarian reach and foster greater community engagement, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Irepodun Local Government Chapter has expressed interest in establishing a collaboration with Landmark University on Wednesday 10th April 2024. The proposed partnership aims to establish a Red Cross detachment on the university campus, offering students, faculty, and staff an avenue to participate actively in humanitarian efforts.
Mr. James Ibiwoye, Chair of the Nigerian Red Cross in Irepodun Local Government, presented the organization's intentions during a meeting with the University management. He highlighted the existing involvement of university faculty and staff as members and officials of the Red Cross, emphasizing the need for a dedicated detachment on campus to further integrate the university community into the society's initiatives. Members of the Landmark University community in the society were Dr Bamidele Fakinle (Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering) the Secretary of the Society, and Dr Marion Adebiyi (Head of the Department of Computer Science) a member.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University expressed appreciation for the consideration of the university in the Red Cross's expansion plans. Drawing parallels between the vision and values of both organizations, particularly in the areas of volunteering and leadership, he underscored the significance of sacrifice as a core value shared by the university and the Red Cross.
Corroborating the Vice-Chancellor were the positive remarks by other members of the university's management present at the meeting, who voiced their support for the acceptance and operation of the Red Cross on the Landmark University campus. The proposed collaboration holds the promise of enhancing the university's commitment to community service and humanitarianism, providing valuable opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to contribute meaningfully to societal welfare.
As discussions progress between Landmark University and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, both parties are poised to embark on a partnership that exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and shared values. Together, they aim to create a platform for fostering a culture of service and selflessness within the university community, ultimately making a positive impact on the broader society.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku welcoming the Nigerian Red Cross Team to Landmark University
The Chair, Nigerian Red Cross Irepodun Local Government, Mr. James Ibiwoye speaking about the organisation to the Landmark Univuersity Management team.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ajanaku presenting the University’s souvenir to the Red Cross Chair, Mr James Ibiwoye
The University management and the Red Cross team in a group photograph.
