The National University of Lesotho, the main and oldest university in Lesotho,[5] is located in Roma, 34 km (21 mi) southeast of Maseru, the capital of Lesotho.[6] The Roma valley is broad and is surrounded by a barrier of rugged mountains which provides magnificent scenery. The university enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The governing body of the university is the council and academic policy is in the hands of Senate, both Council and Senate being established by the Act.[1]
Association of Eastern and Southern African Universities
History
Pius XII Catholic University College
View to the National University of Lesotho (center)
The origins of the National University of Lesotho (NUL)[9] date to April 8, 1945, when a Catholic University College was founded at Roma by the Roman Catholic Hierarchy of Southern Africa. The establishment of this college was a realisation of a decision taken in 1938 by the Synod of Catholic Bishops in South Africa to provide African Catholic students with post-matriculation and religious guidance. The Catholic University College was founded in an isolated valley 34 km (21 mi) from Maseru in a temporary primary school building at Roma Mission.[1]
University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland
On January 1, 1964, Plus XII University College was replaced by the independent, non-denominational University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate, and Swaziland with its own charter granted by Queen Elizabeth II. By virtue of the same charter, the Oblate Fathers kept a close relationship with the U.B.B.S. through serving on the Council and teaching, as well as in the physical presence of Pius XII College House, a residence for the Oblate community.[1]
University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland
To be in line with the names chosen after independence in 1966, U.B.B.S. became the University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland.[1]
National University of Lesotho
The decision to establish the National University of Lesotho on the Lesotho (Roma) campus site of the former U.B.L.S. was taken on October 20, 1975, by the National Assembly through Act No. 13 of 1975. NUL is the proud heir of Pius XII University College and U.B.L.S. It occupies the same site, grounds, and buildings as its predecessors, as well as additional ones.[1]
Academic performance
The university in ranked 121st in Africa and 6,045th in the world.[10]
There were 9,263 students at the university in 2018; 9,460 in 2017; 9,560 in 2016 and 9,239 in 2015.[5]
There were 2,017 graduates at the university in 2020; 2,120 graduates in 2019 and 2,266 graduates in 2018.[11]
There were 1,387 new enrolled students at the university in 2019 and 2,700 enrolled students in 2018.[12]
The university offers 70 accredited study programmes.[13]
In June 2011, the Lesotho Times reported that half of the students in three of the seven faculties at the university failed their examinations.[14] This "unprecedented failure rate" was in the law, health sciences and science and technology faculties.
Library
The National University of Lesotho supports open access in Lesotho and has signed the Budapest Open Access Initiative. In 2011, the National University of Lesotho has established the first institutional repository in the country. The National University of Lesotho Institutional Repository (NULIR) is the institutional repository and provides access to the research output of staff and students.[15]
2001 Dr. Thokoana James Motlatsi, Businessman and 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 President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Doctor of Law
2006 Dr. Anthony Malefetsane Setšabi, Former Vice Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Education
2006 Dr. Robert Dunbar Leslie, Founder of the Department of Law at the University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland, Doctor of Law
2010 Professor Adamu David Baikie, Former Vice Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Philosophy
2010 Mr. Mothusi Mashologu, Former Vice Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Literature
References
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^National University of Lesotho. Officers of the University 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2010-09-15.
^Mashinini, Vusi (September 2019). "Restructuring at the National University of Lesotho: Prospects and Challenges" (PDF). International Journal of Education and Research. 7: 67–80.
^National University of Lesotho. History 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2010-09-15.
^ abMashinini, Vusi (September 2019). "Restructuring at the National University of Lesotho: Prospects and Challenges" (PDF). International Journal of Education and Research. 7: 67–80.
^. Archived from the original on 2018-02-10. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
^"300 Best universities in Africa: Rankings & Acceptance rate". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources National University of Lesotho news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message The National University of Lesotho the main and oldest university in Lesotho 5 is located in Roma 34 km 21 mi southeast of Maseru the capital of Lesotho 6 The Roma valley is broad and is surrounded by a barrier of rugged mountains which provides magnificent scenery The university enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons The governing body of the university is the council and academic policy is in the hands of Senate both Council and Senate being established by the Act 1 National University of LesothoFormer namesPius XII Catholic University College University of Basutoland Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland University of Botswana Lesotho and Swaziland 1 Motto Nete ke ThebeMotto in EnglishTruth is a ShieldTypePublicEstablished1945 1945 AffiliationACU AAU IAU AESAU SARUAChancellorKing Letsie III 2 Vice ChancellorKananelo MositoStudentsaround 10 000 3 LocationRoma LesothoCampus198 acres 80 ha 4 Colors Red and whiteNicknameRoversWebsitewww wbr nul wbr ls Contents 1 Academics 2 Membership 3 History 3 1 Pius XII Catholic University College 3 2 University of Basutoland Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland 3 3 University of Botswana Lesotho and Swaziland 3 4 National University of Lesotho 4 Academic performance 5 Library 6 Notable faculty 7 Notable alumni 8 Honorary Doctoral recipients 9 References 10 External linksAcademics EditFaculties and departments 7 Agriculture Education Health Sciences Humanities Law Science amp Technology Social SciencesMembership EditThe National University of Lesotho is affiliated with the following organizations 8 Association of Commonwealth Universities Association of African Universities International Association of Universities Southern African Regional Universities Association Association of Eastern and Southern African UniversitiesHistory EditPius XII Catholic University College Edit View to the National University of Lesotho center The origins of the National University of Lesotho NUL 9 date to April 8 1945 when a Catholic University College was founded at Roma by the Roman Catholic Hierarchy of Southern Africa The establishment of this college was a realisation of a decision taken in 1938 by the Synod of Catholic Bishops in South Africa to provide African Catholic students with post matriculation and religious guidance The Catholic University College was founded in an isolated valley 34 km 21 mi from Maseru in a temporary primary school building at Roma Mission 1 University of Basutoland Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland Edit On January 1 1964 Plus XII University College was replaced by the independent non denominational University of Basutoland Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland with its own charter granted by Queen Elizabeth II By virtue of the same charter the Oblate Fathers kept a close relationship with the U B B S through serving on the Council and teaching as well as in the physical presence of Pius XII College House a residence for the Oblate community 1 University of Botswana Lesotho and Swaziland Edit To be in line with the names chosen after independence in 1966 U B B S became the University of Botswana Lesotho and Swaziland 1 National University of Lesotho Edit The decision to establish the National University of Lesotho on the Lesotho Roma campus site of the former U B L S was taken on October 20 1975 by the National Assembly through Act No 13 of 1975 NUL is the proud heir of Pius XII University College and U B L S It occupies the same site grounds and buildings as its predecessors as well as additional ones 1 Academic performance EditThe university in ranked 121st in Africa and 6 045th in the world 10 There were 9 263 students at the university in 2018 9 460 in 2017 9 560 in 2016 and 9 239 in 2015 5 There were 2 017 graduates at the university in 2020 2 120 graduates in 2019 and 2 266 graduates in 2018 11 There were 1 387 new enrolled students at the university in 2019 and 2 700 enrolled students in 2018 12 The university offers 70 accredited study programmes 13 In June 2011 the Lesotho Times reported that half of the students in three of the seven faculties at the university failed their examinations 14 This unprecedented failure rate was in the law health sciences and science and technology faculties Library EditThe National University of Lesotho supports open access in Lesotho and has signed the Budapest Open Access Initiative In 2011 the National University of Lesotho has established the first institutional repository in the country The National University of Lesotho Institutional Repository NULIR is the institutional repository and provides access to the research output of staff and students 15 Notable faculty EditNthabiseng Mokoena archaeologist Notable alumni EditSee also Category National University of Lesotho alumni King Letsie III of Lesotho Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso Queen Consort of Lesotho Tito Mboweni Former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and former Minister of Finance of South Africa Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka ex Deputy President of South Africa Sheila Khala Lesotho poet and authorHonorary Doctoral recipients Edit1967 Mr S T Sukati Former Chairman and Member of the University Council and Speaker of the National Assembly of Swaziland Doctor of Laws 1968 H E Sir Seretse Khama Former Chancellor of UBLS 1967 1970 President of the 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 the University Council Doctor of Literature 1973 Dr H F Oppenheimer Chancellor University of Cape Town Chairman 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 President of South Africa former Political Leader and Robben Island Detainee in 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 President of the University of New Brunswick Doctor of Education 1983 Dr Masechele Khaketla Author and High School Teacher Doctor of Literature 1985 Dr J T Kolane Former Speaker of the National Assembly 1973 1985 in Lesotho Doctor of Laws 1985 Dr M Damane Historian Doctor of Literature 1985 Dr I Mohamed Professor of Mathematics Doctor of Science and Mathematics 1987 Professor Josias Makibinyane Mohapeloa Professor and Former Dean of Education National University of Lesotho Doctor of Philosophy in Education 1987 Dr Julius Nyerere Former President of the 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 amp Writer Doctor of Philosophy 1990 Dr Ntsu Clement Mokhehle Former Leader of the Basutoland Congress Party Doctor of Laws 1990 Dr Sam Nujoma President of the Republic of Namibia Doctor of Laws 1991 Dr B T Mohapeloa Teacher amp Pioneer of Self help Organisation Doctor of Letters 1992 Dr Oliver Tambo Former Leader of the 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 President of South Africa Lawyer Businessman Labour and Political Leader Doctor of Laws 2001 Dr Thokoana James Motlatsi Businessman and 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 President of the United Republic of Tanzania Doctor of Law 2006 Dr Anthony Malefetsane Setsabi Former Vice Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho Doctor of Education 2006 Dr Robert Dunbar Leslie Founder of the Department of Law at the University of Basutoland Bechuanaland and Swaziland Doctor of Law 2010 Professor Adamu David Baikie Former Vice Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho Doctor of Philosophy 2010 Mr Mothusi Mashologu Former Vice Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho Doctor of LiteratureReferences Edit a b c d e f National University of Lesotho History Archived 2011 07 19 at the Wayback Machine Verified 2010 09 15 National University of Lesotho Officers of the University Archived 2011 07 19 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2010 09 15 Mashinini Vusi September 2019 Restructuring at the National University of Lesotho Prospects and Challenges PDF International Journal of Education and Research 7 67 80 National University of Lesotho History Archived 2011 07 19 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2010 09 15 a b Mashinini Vusi September 2019 Restructuring at the National University of Lesotho Prospects and Challenges PDF International Journal of Education and Research 7 67 80 NUL History NUL 2017 10 11 Retrieved 2021 01 14 National University of Lesotho Retrieved 2010 09 16 NUL History NUL 2017 10 11 Retrieved 2020 10 26 Gov ls Archived from the original on 2018 02 10 Retrieved 2018 01 07 300 Best universities in Africa Rankings amp Acceptance rate EduRank org Discover university rankings by location 2019 11 21 Retrieved 2021 01 15 Vice Chancellor s Graduation Speech 2020 Delivery Associate Professor K E Mosito PhD NUL 2020 09 29 Retrieved 2021 01 14 NUL faces closure due to funding challenges Lesotho Times 2019 09 18 Retrieved 2021 01 14 List of Accredited Programmes Council On Higher Education 2018 12 05 Retrieved 2021 01 25 Motsoeli Ntsebeng 23 June 2011 Half of NUL students fail The Lesotho Times Lesotho Global Open Access Portal UNESCO Retrieved 2017 05 06 External links EditOfficial web site Southern African University Coordinates 29 27 02 S 27 43 23 E 29 45056 S 27 72306 E 29 45056 27 72306 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title National University of Lesotho amp oldid 1097777265, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
