VICTORIA, Seychelles — The University of Seychelles (UniSey) celebrated its 16th anniversary on Wednesday with its 10th annual lecture, held at the institution’s auditorium in Anse Royale under the theme ‘Positioning UniSey as the Research and Innovation Driver in the Socio-Economic Transformation of Seychelles – Zooming on Education’.
Vice-Chancellor Joelle Perreau said the university was proud to celebrate 16 years of progress, describing UniSey as still “a teenager” but one that has already achieved much of its mission. She noted that this year’s anniversary lecture was especially meaningful because the keynote was delivered by Education Minister Justin Valentin, who had introduced the concept of the annual lecture.
In his keynote, Minister Valentin said the Ministry of Education is preparing a major curriculum reform under the Project for Enhancing Teaching and Learning Experiences (PETALE). The new framework will create distinct lower, middle and upper secondary levels, offering more tailored academic, technical and vocational pathways. ‘This will give our students the best possible deal,’ he said, calling the reform a major national undertaking that requires collective and multi-sectoral participation.
Dr Justin Zelime, Dean of Research and Innovation, spoke about UniSey’s role in bridging policy and practice, particularly in education, highlighting the university’s contribution to literacy, numeracy, teacher training and inclusive education. Alumna Liza Arnephy also shared her personal journey from student to teacher, recalling her Bachelor of Education studies and a student exchange in Mauritius that broadened her perspective.
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