LASUSTECH Watch

Berachah Adetoyinbo Students of the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Thursday organised the second edition of the Beyond the Degree conference to prepare undergraduates for entrepreneurial opportunities and career success beyond graduation. The event, themed “Graduating into Entrepreneurship: The Future of Media Practitioners,” was held at the College of Agriculture Auditorium in Ikorodu, Lagos. ‎Delivering a keynote address, Strategic Communication Expert Ibrahim Fatoyinbo encouraged students to begin creating value with the opportunities and resources available to them. He advised participants to maximise their networks and immediate environment, noting that success often starts with identifying and utilising existing opportunities. ‎Other speakers at the event included Mr Biolatiri Victor, who urged students to understand their purpose and the impact they hope to make in society, and documentary, photographer and aut...

Favour C. Ogbonnaya The Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, through the collaborative efforts of the Mass Communication Students Association (MACSA) and the Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), is set to host the second edition of its career development programme, “Beyond the Degree 2.0,” aimed at preparing students for entrepreneurial opportunities in the evolving media landscape. The event, scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., will hold at the 500-Seater Auditorium, LASUSTECH, Ikorodu Campus, with the theme: “Graduating into Entrepreneurship: The Future of Media Practitioners.” According to the organisers, the programme seeks to equip students and aspiring media professionals with the entrepreneurial knowledge, practical skills, and strategic mindset needed to navigate the changing realities of the media industry. With traditional employment opportunities becoming increasingly competitive, the event is...