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Welcome address for graduate students

Welcome to all new, returning or visiting graduate students to the 2019-2020 academic year. The Department of Government is a vibrant Department steeped in the intellectual tradition of scholarship, research and teaching. It is committed to academic excellence and is student-centered. Our M.Sc. and PhD students are integrated in the Department through face-to-face teaching, supervised research papers and theses and through research projects and undergraduate tutoring. The Department’s graduate programmes equip students for careers in university teaching, academic and public administration, international and domestic politics. Our students are employed at various private, non-governmental, international and regional organisations.

The Department’s mantra is U-We Inspire and we have a supportive faculty and staff who stand ready to inspire all of you to reach your greatest academic potential. Our faculty and administrative team are here to help you and I encourage you to seek their assistance as you proceed through your respective programmes.

Together our faculty and administration welcome you to the Department of Government and wish for you an academically stimulating experience with us.

Welcome address for undergraduate students

Welcome to all new, returning or visiting undergraduate students to the 2019-2020 academic year. The Department of Government is happy to journey with you to make your experience with us a rewarding one.

The Department has strength in research, teaching and outreach in areas of International Relations, Political Science and Public Policy and Management. It is committed to academic excellence, a student-oriented tradition and it is your place to shine.

I encourage you to make the most of your studies with us. The Department’s mantra is U-We Inspire and we have a supportive faculty and staff who stand ready to inspire all of you to reach your greatest academic potential. Our faculty and administrative team is here to help you and I encourage you to seek their assistance as you proceed through the years. The Department’s graduates pursue careers in various areas of politics, private and public administration, regional and international organisations.

Together our faculty and administration welcome you to the Department of Government and wish for you an academically stimulating experience with us.

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