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This 12^th day of October 2021 can be described as lively and busy at the Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) as the 2021/2022 school year takes off effectively. All three Schools; the School of Management Sciences, the School of Education and the School of Health Sciences have opened their doors to both returning and new students who prioritized BUIB as their institution for gaining knowledge and impact society with a difference.

While returning students begin course registration and effective classes, the new students are being oriented on the various operations of the University, the rules and regulations and how they can conveniently sail through studies at BUIB .

At different levels, students have been reminded of the very core of why they are here at BUIB which is to gain knowledge and be exceptional in their community as a reflection of the Mission of Biaka University Institute of Buea   which includes “to Empower individuals to achieve maximum capacity through the provision of quality education at all levels”.

The attention of Students have also been called to the importance of respecting COVID-19 barrier measures put in place which includes the washing and sanitizing of hands regularly, the wearing of face mask among others, to ensure a COVID-19 free study environment.

On the part of management, all has been set to accommodate these students in the areas of qualified lecturers, comfortable structures among others for the smooth running of the school year.

It is worth noting that admissions for 2021/2022 academic year is ongoing at all levels: HND, BSc. Top-Up BSc. MSc. Top-Up MSc.  as well as MBA programs.

Some twenty cartoons of books on health have been donated to Biaka University Institute of Buea in a bid to build and strengthen the student’s experience in the university. This gesture by Tanyimor Foundation and Anucam Center for International Education was celebrated by the Vice Chancellor of BUIB Dr. Mrs. Francisca Hongla Biaka as one that will go a long way to facilitate learning of current and future learners of the University.

Representing Anucam Center for International Education, the marketing Director Mr Toge Ernest while handing out the books noted that they are committed to serving better in BUIB and the community at large and they look forward to a successful collaboration with BUIB for the greater benefit of her students.

Joining his voice in appreciation for the excellent move by the donors, the deputy vice chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs Prof. Fonkeng George termed this act as timely while making reference to the start of the new academic year 2021 /2022.

Just like Oliver Twist, Prof. Fonkeng mentioned that as the university expands; it looks forward to receiving books in the areas of Management Sciences, Education as well as other disciplines at any given opportunity.

At the close of the event, the team visited the St Francis Library where the books will be filed for use by students, faculty and staff. The handing over ceremony took place this 15^th day of September 2021 at BUIB campus.

The 2021/2022 Admission Season for Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) has been launched.  This was during a BUIB Admission Board meeting which took place recently at the University’s auditorium spelling out the institution’s readiness for the 2021/2022 academic year. The admission season opens on the 1^st of July 2021 and shall run till a date that will be announced later.

During the admission board meeting, key points were highlighted including the entry requirements into the School of Management Sciences and the School of Health Sciences  at Biaka University Institute Of Buea as stipulated by the government ( a pass in at least two A level subjects  or its equivalence (excluding Religion) for general undergraduate  programs like Nursing and other programs in the School of Management Sciences while more specialized programs like Midwifery, Medical Imaging etc have specific requirements.

Emphasis was equally made on the fact that applications will be done strictly ONLINE and the University has made provisions for an admission center that will attend to the needs of applicants on campus. For applicants’ offsite, a hotline is available on the application portal, for easy communication and clarification.

Coming at a time when the effect of the novel COVID -19 Pandemic cannot be overlooked, management has equally instituted measures including the provision of water points for hand washing and disinfecting, large amphitheaters for social distancing and the compulsory wearing of facemask by all on campus amongst others; which will go a long way to prevent the spread of the virus on campus.

Biaka University Institute of Buea it should be noted is well equipped with trained personnel as well as modern infrastructures, to host both her old and new students.