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Princess Royal and President Michel open UniSey
Sirop14 Sat Dec 04, 2010 4:45 pm
Seychelles shares people’s university vision with London
The Chancellor of the University of London – Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal – and the Chancellor of the University of Seychelles – President James Michel – yesterday referred to the identical goals of the two universities.
Princess Anne and President Michel unveil a statue of Plato …
This was after they officially opened the University of Seychelles (UniSey) in a ceremony at its Anse Royale campus.
The event started with the unveiling of a statue of Plato by both Princess Anne and President Michel, after which she said: “It is a great pleasure to be able to join you in celebrating your new university and I’m delighted that the University of London has been part of the support that was needed.
“The University of London was founded to open the door to academia for a much wider audience, and in following in those footsteps I’m sure this university will be just as popular and important for Seychelles in the future.”
In his speech, President Michel quoted the 19th century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, who once said: “Upon the education of the people of this country, the fate of this country depends.”
Mr Michel said Mr Disraeli’s wise words are as valid now as they were then.
… marking the official opening of the University of Seychelles
“I could not describe the future of my country better than by pointing to this university,” he said.
“It is our university – and it is our future. Upon the education of the people of this country, the fate of this country depends.
“The University of Seychelles is the university of the people. The University of London had the same ambition when it opened its doors 150 years ago. Their vision was to allow anyone with the required abilities to be able to achieve university training, irrespective of background or ability to pay.
“The University of Seychelles is designed with a similar philosophy, and will be the training ground for students from all walks of life, from whatever background and age.
“This is my dream for all Seychellois. We are a country which abounds with opportunities and we must take those opportunities seriously.”
Mr Michel said UniSey’s future depends on each and every Seychellois, whether they are in government, the private sector or in civil society.
“In the years to come, the University of Seychelles will touch you, your family, your organisation or your company,” he added.
He thanked all the private companies that are sponsoring scholarships for the students,Princess Anne greets UniSey officials saying this shows their support for and confidence in this important development for Seychelles.
“We grew from 54 students last year to over 300 students this year, and by 2012 the University of Seychelles will have more than 500 students studying here,” he said.
“In 10 years from now, every family will have at least one graduate. This will have a significant impact on the future prosperity of this country. More professionals implies that we can continue to innovate and adapt much faster to changing circumstances around the world.
“Seychelles will require more professionals, and through the promotion of our knowledge-based economy, we will have more jobs for all of our graduates. We will also create new job opportunities and business incubators for our graduates.”
A procession of the academic community followed, and then the former vice-chancellor of the University of London, Sir Graeme Davis, invested Dr Rolph Payet as the vice-chancellor of UniSey, while the National Choir sang its new anthem.
There was also a parade of the university’s graduation gowns.
http://www.nation.sc/index.php?art=21624
The Chancellor of the University of London – Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal – and the Chancellor of the University of Seychelles – President James Michel – yesterday referred to the identical goals of the two universities.
Princess Anne and President Michel unveil a statue of Plato …
This was after they officially opened the University of Seychelles (UniSey) in a ceremony at its Anse Royale campus.
The event started with the unveiling of a statue of Plato by both Princess Anne and President Michel, after which she said: “It is a great pleasure to be able to join you in celebrating your new university and I’m delighted that the University of London has been part of the support that was needed.
“The University of London was founded to open the door to academia for a much wider audience, and in following in those footsteps I’m sure this university will be just as popular and important for Seychelles in the future.”
In his speech, President Michel quoted the 19th century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, who once said: “Upon the education of the people of this country, the fate of this country depends.”
Mr Michel said Mr Disraeli’s wise words are as valid now as they were then.
… marking the official opening of the University of Seychelles
“I could not describe the future of my country better than by pointing to this university,” he said.
“It is our university – and it is our future. Upon the education of the people of this country, the fate of this country depends.
“The University of Seychelles is the university of the people. The University of London had the same ambition when it opened its doors 150 years ago. Their vision was to allow anyone with the required abilities to be able to achieve university training, irrespective of background or ability to pay.
“The University of Seychelles is designed with a similar philosophy, and will be the training ground for students from all walks of life, from whatever background and age.
“This is my dream for all Seychellois. We are a country which abounds with opportunities and we must take those opportunities seriously.”
Mr Michel said UniSey’s future depends on each and every Seychellois, whether they are in government, the private sector or in civil society.
“In the years to come, the University of Seychelles will touch you, your family, your organisation or your company,” he added.
He thanked all the private companies that are sponsoring scholarships for the students,Princess Anne greets UniSey officials saying this shows their support for and confidence in this important development for Seychelles.
“We grew from 54 students last year to over 300 students this year, and by 2012 the University of Seychelles will have more than 500 students studying here,” he said.
“In 10 years from now, every family will have at least one graduate. This will have a significant impact on the future prosperity of this country. More professionals implies that we can continue to innovate and adapt much faster to changing circumstances around the world.
“Seychelles will require more professionals, and through the promotion of our knowledge-based economy, we will have more jobs for all of our graduates. We will also create new job opportunities and business incubators for our graduates.”
A procession of the academic community followed, and then the former vice-chancellor of the University of London, Sir Graeme Davis, invested Dr Rolph Payet as the vice-chancellor of UniSey, while the National Choir sang its new anthem.
There was also a parade of the university’s graduation gowns.
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Re: Princess Royal and President Michel open UniSey
Sirop14 Sat Dec 04, 2010 4:56 pm
Princess Anne ends busy and highly successful visit - 02.12.2010
Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal left Mahe yesterday for Aldabra, from where she is due to travel on to Mauritius.
Minister Meriton seeing off Princess Anne yesterday at the airport
Princess Anne was seen off at Seychelles International Airport by Designated Minister Vincent Meriton and principal secretary for foreign affairs Maurice Loustau-Lalanne.
She flew on a private jet to Assumption island for an onward helicopter trip to Aldabra.
Mr Meriton said the Seychelles government was very happy she came here, and noted that the highlight of her visit was the official opening of the University of Seychelles – in her capacity as the Chancellor of the University of London – which she carried out with President James Michel, who is the Chancellor of UniSey.
The Princess is keen to see science studies being further developed at UniSey, Mr Meriton added.
He said she appreciated our environment conservation efforts, the work we are doing to promote our tourism industry and our role in the fight against piracy.
“As the President said, Seychelles and the UK have longstanding historical ties, and the visit helped keep their memories alive,” he said.
In his speech at the opening of the university, Mr Michel said our attachment to the Royal Family and to Britain was born out of almost 200 years of shared history, first as a dependency, then as a Crown colony and subsequently as a member of the Commonwealth.
“Those ties have been reinforced by visits by members of the Royal Family,” he said.
“More than half a century ago we had the honour to welcome His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on a brief visit to our shores on his way to open the Olympic Games in Australia.
“In 1972, Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh graced us with their presence for the opening of our international airport.
“And in 2006, His Royal Highness Prince Edward co-presided with me at the Gold Award ceremony of the President’s Gold Award Programme.”
Mr Michel said it was now the turn of the Princess Royal, and it was a great honour and pleasure to welcome her to our islands.
Princess Anne arrived here on Monday, met war veterans at the Mont Fleuri cenotaph, took part in the opening of the university and met President Michel and other dignitaries at State House the same day.
On Tuesday she visited the Vallée de Mai on Praslin and the EU-Navfor facilities at the airport.
On her way to visit the Seychelles Coast Guard, she saw the coco de mer her father planted at the Botanical Gardens before meeting children at the President’s Village.
http://www.nation.sc/index.php?art=21645
http://www.nation.sc/index.php?art=21668
http://www.seychellesweekly.com/October%203,%202010/top3_princess_anne.html
http://www.nation.sc/index.php?art=21592
Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal left Mahe yesterday for Aldabra, from where she is due to travel on to Mauritius.
Minister Meriton seeing off Princess Anne yesterday at the airport
Princess Anne was seen off at Seychelles International Airport by Designated Minister Vincent Meriton and principal secretary for foreign affairs Maurice Loustau-Lalanne.
She flew on a private jet to Assumption island for an onward helicopter trip to Aldabra.
Mr Meriton said the Seychelles government was very happy she came here, and noted that the highlight of her visit was the official opening of the University of Seychelles – in her capacity as the Chancellor of the University of London – which she carried out with President James Michel, who is the Chancellor of UniSey.
The Princess is keen to see science studies being further developed at UniSey, Mr Meriton added.
He said she appreciated our environment conservation efforts, the work we are doing to promote our tourism industry and our role in the fight against piracy.
“As the President said, Seychelles and the UK have longstanding historical ties, and the visit helped keep their memories alive,” he said.
In his speech at the opening of the university, Mr Michel said our attachment to the Royal Family and to Britain was born out of almost 200 years of shared history, first as a dependency, then as a Crown colony and subsequently as a member of the Commonwealth.
“Those ties have been reinforced by visits by members of the Royal Family,” he said.
“More than half a century ago we had the honour to welcome His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on a brief visit to our shores on his way to open the Olympic Games in Australia.
“In 1972, Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh graced us with their presence for the opening of our international airport.
“And in 2006, His Royal Highness Prince Edward co-presided with me at the Gold Award ceremony of the President’s Gold Award Programme.”
Mr Michel said it was now the turn of the Princess Royal, and it was a great honour and pleasure to welcome her to our islands.
Princess Anne arrived here on Monday, met war veterans at the Mont Fleuri cenotaph, took part in the opening of the university and met President Michel and other dignitaries at State House the same day.
On Tuesday she visited the Vallée de Mai on Praslin and the EU-Navfor facilities at the airport.
On her way to visit the Seychelles Coast Guard, she saw the coco de mer her father planted at the Botanical Gardens before meeting children at the President’s Village.
http://www.nation.sc/index.php?art=21645
http://www.nation.sc/index.php?art=21668
http://www.seychellesweekly.com/October%203,%202010/top3_princess_anne.html
http://www.nation.sc/index.php?art=21592
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