The university curriculum and research: some priorities

THE universities have three main tasks: education, research and consultation. Before we discuss these tasks or functions let us be clear about five underlying or guiding principles specific to an African university in a new state starting its own independent development. In Africa, the university is a national institution to be financed from the national budget Government influence is therefore more direct on the African university than it is on many western universities.

A conference paper on university curriculum and the importance of research.