Venue: University of Mauritius Date: 16-18 September 2010 ICER-10 Website: http://www.icer10.jerad.org Paper submission: icer10.jerad@gmail.com
Call Papers
We are now accepting applications from disciplines for paper readings on Energy, Environment and Development. Faculty, students, and affiliated researchers are invited to participate in ICER-10. The areas of interest are:
Technology (T)
Energy Policies: Global and Environmental Perspective Energy Efficient Systems Green Technologies and Sustainable Development Nano Science Application of Artificial Intelligence in Energy Systems Emerging Trends in Waste Management Technologies Facility Location in Environmental Context Environmental Supply Chain Management Bio-informatics and Chemo-Informatics Information Technology and Environmental Concern Researches in the field of Environmental, Chemical, Civil & Mechanical engineering
Physical Sciences (PS)
Ocean Science, Earth Science and Environmental Science Marine Science and Industrial-drug science Toxicology and sustenance of life Petrochemical and Polymer Science Waste recycling Water (Surface and underground) pollution, air pollution and vehicular pollution. Researches in the field of Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Life Sciences (LS)
Bio-Technology and Microbiology Agriculture and Forest Science Conservation of Biological resources Health and environment Researches in the field of Zoology, Botany, Bio-Chemistry and Medical Sciences.
Social Sciences (SS-I)
Community Participation in environmental protection. Development Environment Development Journalism and Role of Media in Environmental protection. Role of NGOs in the protection of environment Natural disaster and man made disaster The human factor of environmental emergencies War and Environment Food Nutrition and dietetics in the protection of environment. Researches in the field of Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Geography, Commerce, Drawing, Music, Dance, Philosophy, History and Languages concerning with environment.
Law and Management (SS-II)
Law and Environment Role of management in Environmental Protection Biodiversity, mapping and management Waste management Management of man made disasters and natural disasters The human factor of environmental emergencies Researches in the field of law and management concerning with environment Environmental planning & management
Theme: Service Imperatives in the New Economy Date: 24 - 27 August 2010 Venue: Le Meridien Hotel, Mauritius Organised by: Faculty of Law and Management, University of Mauritius.
Presentation
by Mr Joachim Pliz Advisor in Renewable Energy for Brama Kumaris
TITLE: "Mind & Matter: Clean Energy Systems"
DATE: Thursday 19 August 2010
TIME: 12.00 to 13.00
VENUE: Engineering Lecture Theatre 1 (ELT1)
Talk
Climate Change, Island States and Sustainable Communities
by Nobel Prize Laureate, Woodrow Clark II, USA
Date : 20 August 2010 Time : 10.30 hrs - 12.00 hrs Venue : Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium (POWA) Organised by : Embassy of the United States of America & UOM
Stand Alone Module
OFFER OF STAND ALONE MODULES UNDER PROGRAMME D ENSEIGNEMENT DES LANGUES ET DE LA TRADUCTION (PELT)
University of Mauritius(UOM) & Mauritius Institute of Training and Development(MITD)
Theme: More with Less: Practical daily life example of efficiency improvement in the use of energy, water or materials
UoM and MITD are jointly organizing an engineering project competition for students from both institutions. The main objective is to enable students to come up with new ideas which can be easily implemented in the Mauritian context.
Click here to download the poster for the competition.
The competition is due to start as from end September 2010.
For any further information, kindly contact any one the following persons:
Mr. J. Chummun (UoM): Tel: 403 7804 Email: jchummun@uom.ac.mu Mr. R. Shabajee (MITD-SITEC): Tel: 467 0720 Email: automation@sitec.intnet.mu Mr. P. Goreeba (MITD-KBTC): Tel: 206 1800 Email: adminktbc@orange.mu Mr. L. Sakurdeep (MITD-LPSGF):Tel: 413 2959 Email: lpsgf@intnet.mu
Photo Exhibition
by BA (Hons) Heritage Studies Students - YR 1
DATE: 13 August 2010 TIME: As from 10.00 am VENUE: Lobby of Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium (POWA)
Talk
Basics of neurolinguistic programming
By: Dr Ruben Seetharamdoo, UK
Date: 10 August 2010 Time: 12.00 - 13.00hrs Venue: Lecture Theatre 2 Organised by: UoM Philosophical Society Students
SCHOLARSHIP
Airports of Mauritius Co. Ltd (AML)
Applications are invited from 5 deserving and needy students; three (3) students from the Faculty of Engineering and two (2) students from the Faculty of Science who have obtained admission on 1st year full time Undergraduate Degree Programmes of Studies at the University of Mauritius (UoM) for the Academic year 2010/ 2011 and who wish to be considered for Sponsorship by AML.
The Mauritius Duty Free Paradise Co. Ltd(MDFP), in collaboration with the University of Mauritius(UoM), is offering full scholarships to eight (8) needy undergraduate students of the University of Mauritius. The scholarships are available to students who have enrolled at the University of Mauritius in the academic year 2010/2011.
THE MAURITIUS CIVIL SERVICE MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION LTD
Applications are invited from deserving and needy students who have obtained admission on 1st year fulltime Undergraduate Degree Programmes of Studies at the University of Mauritius (UoM) for the Academic year 2010/2011 and who wish to be considered for Sponsorship by the Mutual Aid Foundation.
C-DAC School of Advanced Computing 24, St. Jean Road, Quatre Bornes Mauritius tel: 230-4255849, tel/fax:230-4275516 email: johnson@csac.mu, info@csac.mu
2. Mr Raj Moloo Lecturer, Dept. of Computer Science University of Mauritius Reduit, Mauritius tel: 230-4037400, fax:4657144 email: r.moloo@uom.ac.mu
ICPAC 2010
International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry
Theme : Chemistry for Sustainable Development Date : 26 July to 30 July 2010 Venue : La Plantation, Balaclava, Mauritius Visit Website
SCHOLARSHIP
The STATE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MAURITIUS LTD (SICOM)SCHEME
SICOM in collaboration with UOM, is offering financial assistance to two (2) needy undergraduate students of the UOM Faculties of either Law and Management or Social Studies and Humanities. The scheme is available to students who have enrolled at UOM in the academic year 2010/2011.
come and learn more about the career prospects at Accenture. Onsite Aptitute tests and job interviews will be run and the best candidate will be offered a job on the spot! Interested candidates should bring along their CVs. Reserved for 3rd year IT/ Accounting/ Finance/ Management students only.
Workshop
Clothing Comfort
Date : 1st & 2nd July 2010 Time : 13 00 – 17 00 Venue : Faculty of Engineering, UOM Cost : Rs. 2500/participant
Press Conference
by Delegation of the Centre for Commonwealth Education
DATE : 1 July 2010 TIME : 16.00 hrs VENUE : Lecture Theatre 2 (LT 2), UoM GUEST : Dr the Hon. R Jeetah, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research & Technology
ORGANISED BY: Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research &Technology in coll. with the Centre for Commonwealth Education & UoM
The Centre for Commonwealth Education (CCE) is a joint collaborative initiative between the Commonwealth Institute and the University of Cambridge, established within the Faculty of Education of the University in January 2005.
The University of Mauritius (UoM) will be running the following short courses / workshop during the period June 2010, July 2010, August 2010. Participants successfully completing the course(s) / workshop will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.
UoM-Logistics Campus (National Logistics Training Plan project)
DATE: 28 May 2010 TIME: 16.30 hrs VENUE: Lecture Theatre 2, UoM CHIEF GUEST: Dr the Hon R Jeetah, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology ORGANISED BY: University of Mauritius in collaboration with Mauritius Export Association & Université du Havre
The National Logistics Training Plan is a project funded by the Agence Française de Développement with the University of Mauritius, the Université du Havre and the Mauritius Export Association as partners. The project concretely started in October 2009 and aimed at building capacity in the area of Logistics with a view to enhance competitiveness and improve the logistics index.
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS
Tentative Dates For Interviews - Full-Time Academic Posts
All applicants are invited to note the following:
- The University plans to hold interviews from Monday 21 to Monday 28 June 2010 - Overseas candidates, if selected for an interview, will be required to make their own arrangements to attend same.
First Anniversary of Mauritius e-CALLISTO Heliorad
27 April 2009 - 27 April 2010
A Callisto spectrometer was set into operation, on 27th April 2009, at the Mauritius Radio Telescope site of the University of Mauritius. It covers a 24-hour coverage of the Sun using the CALLISTO to study metric and decimetric radio events of the active sun. The e-CALLISTO network is an international collaboration which uses a distributed network of CALLISTO spectrometers in 22 stations worldwide.
From: Dr Girish Kumar Beeharry & Gauribidanur Naranappa Rajasekhara with MRT team.
Date: 28 April 2010 Time: 9.30 hrs - 15.00 hrs Venue: Engineering Lecture Theatre 2 (ELT2) Organised by: Staff and Students of Social Work Unit, Department of Social Studies (FSSH) and The Humanities Society
EXHIBITION
A glimpse in the past
DATE: 27 April 2010
TIME: 10.00 - 14.00hrs
VENUE: Lobby of Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium (POWA), UoM
ORGANISED BY: Department of History and Political Science, FSSH
The exhibition will provide a retrospective on the way of living of Mauritians some 50 to 60 years ago. Students of Museum and Heritage studies will present their findings and data that have been collected from elderly people.
Talk:
Globalisation and Inter religious understanding by Swami Agnivesh
Swami Agnivesh-
President of the World Council of Arya Samaj, political leader, trade-unionist and former Minister of Education. He is currently a representative of the International Commission of Jurists at the Geneva Convention.
Date: 20 April 2010 Time: 12.00 - 13.00hrs Venue: Lecture Theatre 1 Organised by : University of Mauritius
Exhibition & Talk
Crime Awareness Campaign : Personal and property protection
Date:19 April 2010 Time: 10.00 - 15.00hrs Venue: Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium POWA Organised by: Society for Dissemination of Self Education SDSE Speakers: Crime Prevention Unit, IT Unit, Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit, and Road Traffic
LECTURE
Role of the DPP in Mauritius and the Rules of Law
By Mr S. Boolell
DATE: 19 April 2010 TIME: 11.30 - 13.00 hrs VENUE: Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1) ORGANISED BY: Students' Law Society, UoM
ALL INVITED
Sports Unit
Prize giving ceremony for sports and games activities 2009 - 2010
Students and Staff are cordially invited
Date: Friday 16 April 2010 Venue: UoM Gymnasium Time: 12.00 to 14.30hrs Chief Guest: Mr Dhirajsing Khamajeet - President of Mauritius Sports Council
Exhibition: Martial Arts by UoM Students Tae Kwon Do Dance by UoM Students Musical Performance
Refreshment will be served after the ceremony
For more information contact:
The Sports Unit Gymnasium Complex Telephone Number 291 8329
From a global perspective, Mr Siew will link 3 strategies recently emitted by the Government namely the Cyber Island, Knowledge Hub and Maurice Ile Durable. The speaker will share his vision of the Maurice Ile Durable concept and how it can be integrated through intelligent investments in eco-building and a cohesive strategy on sustainability.
SEMINAR
Higher Education and Economic Development: Mauritius and Seven Other Countries
DATE: 25 March 2010 TIME: 9.30 hrs VENUE: Lecture Theatre 2 (LT2) GUEST SPEAKER: Dr The Hon.Vasant Bunwaree, Minister of Education, Culture and Human Resources ORGANISED BY: The University of Mauritius (UoM) in coll. with the Centre for Higher Education Transformation (CHET)
Connecting Voices Globally to Meet the Challenges of Climate Change, Poverty and Economic Recovery Date: 25 March 2010 Time: 16.30 - 22.00hrs Venue:Lecture Theatre 1, Academic Complex, UoM Organised by: Faculty of Agriculture and Centre for Information Technology and System
The State of the Planet conference brings together the world's most influential and innovative thinkers and leaders in a wide range of fields to tackle critical issues facing the world.
The University of Mauritius is one of the 25 Universities that will host a Global Classroom (live webcast) to listen into the dialogue and interact actively. (Detailed programme, flyer and information about the event are attached). Those who are interested to participate should liaise with the local Event Coordinator, Assoc Prof Dr S Facknath, on 4037673 or by e-mail sunif@uom.ac.mu
Date : 19 March 2010 Time : 10.00 hrs Venue : Raized Plaza
Organised by: Students' Union and the Agricultural Society
Particpants:
Ministry of Agro Industry, Food Protection and Security, Agricultural Research and Extension Unit, Food and Allied Industries Ltd, Irrigation Authority, Small Planters Welfare Fund and Mauritius Standards Bureau
Public Lectures on Economics
By Prof Danny Quah - Professor of Economics - London School of Economics and Political Science
Date
Time
Venue
Topic
Thursday 18 March
14.30-15.30hrs
Lecture Theatre2, Academic Complex, UoM
World tour: The facts observable from outer space
Friday 19 March
11.00-12.00hrs
Lecture Theatre2, Academic Complex, UoM
Why knowledge is a peculiar economic commodity
Friday 19 March
13.30-14.30hrs
Lecture Theatre2, Academic Complex, UoM
Trade and global imbalances (Global savings glut)
Organised by: The University of Mauritius in Collaboration with the LSE Society Trust Fund.
About Prof Quah Prof Quah holds degrees from Princeton and Harvard, and was Assistant Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before joining the LSE. He has consulted for among others the World Bank, the Bank of England, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He also serves on the Editorial Boards of East Asian Policy, Journal of Economic Growth, and the Journal of Global Policy. His research is now on the global economy, economic growth and development, income inequality, international economic relations, economic geography, and new technologies. He has also previously worked in time series econometrics, inflation, and business cycles. He holds a blackbelt in taekwon do. Webpage: http://econ.lse.ac.uk/staff/dquah/index_own.html
New Dynamics in Higher Education - by Mr Koichiro Matsuura - Ex-Director UNESCO
Date: 10 March 2010 Time: 10.00hrs Venue: RBLT Organised by: Faculty of Social Studies and Humanities, UoM
Note: Guests to be seated by 09.45hrs
Seminar
Astronomy
Date : Thursday 4th March (morning session open to all)
Programme :
9.30 - 10.00 a.m - Opening of Seminar
10.00 - 10.15 a.m - Quick Round of visits of exhibition Area (near LT or Raised Plaza)
10.15 -10.30 a.m - Refreshments.
10.30 -11.00 a.m - Talk by Prof Brierre (President of ARECA), related to the exhibition of Southern Sky Wonders (part related to optical images taken by ARECA, from Reunion)
11.00-11.30 a.m - Talk by MRT colleagues on Southern Sky Wonders (as seen by Radiotelescopes in particular, MRT images & other interesting objects observed at MRT).
11.30-12.20 a.m - 2 Workshops (in parallel) to train school teachers on making sundials
& upper secondary school students on making very low cost small opticaltelescopes to view the sun safely by projection.
12.20-13.00 - LUNCH TIME
13.00-13.50 Hands-on experience & testing after participants have made their Sundials/Small telescope in groups
SUGGESTIONS for improvement or further training.
13.50-14.30 - Sample/Demo talks by UoM Astrophysics students on Astronomy to primary schools of Mauritius)
14.30-14.45 - Coffee Break
14.45-15.45 - Talks on Astrophysics topics of current research interest by Astrophysics students & on Imaging techniques & associated software development
15.45-16.15 - Talk by Prof Thierry Brierre on Using Small Optical Telescopes for taking pictures of Deep Sky Celestial Objects.
Career Prospects
Recruitment day by GHF Futures
Date: 4 March 2010 Time: 9.00hrs-11.30hrs Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Academic Complex Organised by: Students Union in collaboration with GHF Futures
GHF Futures is a joint venture between GHF Holdings and MCB Capital Markets and is involved in the trading domain on the five major futures exchanges in the world. The company seeks Graduates or Post Graduates with a good academic record to work as TRADERS. Engineers, Scientists and commerce degrees are favoured but other disciplines are also welcome. MBA's are encouraged to apply.
Launching of the Humanities Society
Full day seminar on Socio-Economic Prolems in Mauritius
Organised by: Students of Humanities Society, Faculty of Social Studies and Humanities
Mega Blood Donation
At the University of Mauritius
Date: 2 March 2010 Time: 08.00 - 17.00hrs Venue: Raized Plaza Organised by: UoM Students of Rehabilitation & Health Society, Medical Students Society & Law Society in collaboration with Blood Donors Association
Guest Lecture
Money laundering and corruption issues
Date: 26 February 2010 Time: noon - 13.30pm Venue: Lecture theatre II Organised by: Faculty of Law and Management in collaboration with ICAC
Le Departement de francais de UoM
a le plaisir de vous inviter a assister a deux conferences en linguistique formelle
le mercredi 24 fevrier 2010 a 13h 30 dans l amphitheatre LT1 de UoM Themes
1. Linguistique formelle et grammaire du français par le Professeur Anne Abeille, Universite Paris Diderot, Paris 7
2. Les langues creoles : famille ou air de famille? par le Professeur Alain Khim, Universite Paris Diderot, Paris 7
Interactive Sessions
National Consultation for University Students on Maurice Ile Durable
National Consultation for University Students on Maurice Ile Durable What does sustainability mean according to you? What is your vision of Sustainable Mauritius (MID) in 20 years? HAVE YOUR SAY!!
Date: Monday 22 February 2010 Time: 13.30 hrs - 16.00 hrs Venue: POWA Organised by: University in collaboration with the Student Union
The consultation meeting will be held in the presence of Dr Francois Odendaal, Consultant & Facilitator in the National Consultation Committee on Maurice Ile Durable.
Students participation in the Consultation Process on MID is vital to reflect the aspirations and needs of the Mauritian society in the formulation of the Maurice Ile Durable National Policy.
SEMINAR
Residential Seminar for Postgraduate Students on Peak Performance
Official Launching by Prof K Morgan, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mauritius on Saturday 20 February 2010 at 18.30hrs at La Plantation Hotel
Date: 19-21 February 2010 Time: From 16.00hrs (Friday 19) to 12.00hrs (Sunday 21) Venue: La Plantation Hotel, Balaclava Organised by: Faculty of Law and Management, UoM, in collaboration with Dynargie Group, a consulting and training firm in the field of Human Performance Development.
The Peak Performance Seminar aims at building up leadership, management and communication skills of postgraduate students from the Faculty of Law and Management
UoM Staff Club & UoM Students Union
Fund raising for victims of Haiti Earthquake
2 - 4 February 2010 Rs30 919.05 - raised and donated to the Haiti Relief Fund Account number 0171147448
A l'occasion de la Fête du Printemps
DANSE DU DRAGON
Date: 15 fevrier 2010
Heure: midi Venue: Devant la Cafétaria, UoM Organisé par: L'Union des étudiants (UoM)
Tous invités
Faculty of Law & Management Courses
Vulgarisation de l'outil SICORAX HR pour la gestion du personnel
Organisé par : Faculté de Droit et de Gestion (UoM) en collaboration avec Uniconsults Ltd
La société Uniconsults Ltd, évoluant dans le domaine des ressources humaines et du «payroll», en partenariat avec la Faculté de Droit et de Gestion de l'UoMoffre l'opportunité aux étudiants de Master et de Licence, ayant choisis les modules MGT 3066Y eHR & KM et MGT 6206Y KM & eHR, de suivre un cours sur l'utilisation et les applications du logiciel SICORAX HR gratuitement. SICORAX HR est un logiciel dynamique qui simplifie la gestion des ressources humaines et apporte une solution innovante pour optimiser le potentiel des employés. Ce cours comprendra 4 semaines de travaux pratiques dans les laboratoires du campus universitaire.
Press Conference
University of Mauritius : The Way Forward
Date : Wednesday 27 January 2010
Time : 14.30 hrs
Venue: Council & Senate Room, Academic Complex, UoM
Stand Alone Module
Enrolment of Students for the stand alone module Spanish I
Enrolment of Students on Stand Alone Module – Spanish I [LANG 1201]–3 Credits
Celebrating International Day for Disabled Persons
Organising a Fun Day for handicapped children of the Wheelchair Ability Centre of Mahebourg
Date: 21 December 2009 Time: 10.00 - 14.00 hrs Venue: In front of the R. Burrenchobay Lecture Theatre Organised by: Public Relations Office in collaboration with the Engineering Society and the Rehabilitation and Health Society
UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
Say NO to Corruption
Workshop
Biomaterials: Perspectives and Possibilities
Date : 30 November - 4 December 2009 Venue : University of Mauritius - Reduit, Mauritius Organised by : Tufts University, USA (Prof David Kaplan) & University of Mauritius (Prof Dhanjay Jhurry) Sponsored by : National Science Foundation (USA)
International Conference on Forensic Science - 25, 26 Nov 2009
Opening Ceremony
Date: 25 Nov 2009
Time: 9.00Hrs
Venue: Lecture Theatre 2
Organised by: University of Mauritius in collaboration with the Forensic Science Laboratory See attached programme
Open Day
Career in the Field of Logistics
Opening Ceremony Career in the Field of Logistics
Date: 12 November 2009 Time: 9.00 hrs Venue: Lecture Theatre 2 Guest Speakers: Mr Derrey and Mr Fredouet, Universite Le Havre Organised by: University of Mauritius in collaboration with the Mauritius Export Association and Universite Le Havre
An exhibition will be held in raized plaza, UoM, from 9.00 to 13.30hrs. For more information, see attached programme
FORUM
Interactive Forum on Energy Policy
Date: 12 Nov 2009
Time: 14.00 - 16.00 hrs
Venue: R. Burrenchobay Lecture Theatre
Organised by: University of Mauritius in collaboration with the Mauritius Research Council and the Mauritius Academy of Science and Technology
PUBLIC LECTURE
India – Africa: Partners in Development
by
H.E. Dr The Hon. Shashi Tharoor Minister of State for External Affairs, India
Date: 3 November 2009 Time: 14.30 hrs Venue: Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium (POWA) Organised by: University of Mauritius in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture & Human Resources and the Indian High Commission
Guests should be seated by 14.15 hrs
CONFERENCE
"L'éducation au XXIè siècle" et "former à l'excellence"
par Monsieur Joële VALLAT Proviseur du Lycée Louis Le Grand Paris
Date: 27 Octobre 2009 Heure: 14h00 Venue: Amphithéâtre LT2 Organisé par: Faculté de Sciences Humaines et Sociales de L'Université de Maurice
Executive Development Programme
Training Workshop on Network Forensics
Date:27-29 October 2009
Time:9.00 - 16.00 hrs
Venue:UoM
Organised by: CDAC School of Advanced Computing in collaboration with UoM
The challenge of celebrating linguistic diversity in a world dominated by English
By Professor Robert Phillipson from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Date: 21 October 2009
Time: 16.00-18.00
Venue: Lecture Theatre I - LT1
Organised by: Department of English Studies - FSSH
In collaboration with: Ledikasayon Pu Travayer
World Food Day Celebrations
Collection of Non-Perishable Food Items on UoM Campus
Date: 12 - 15 October 2009 Collection Point: Faculties Registry, Cash Office and UoM Library during office hours and Cafetaria ex-common room, Admission Office, Raized Plaza during lunch time. Organised by:Students of Faculty of Agriculture
Interview Skills for Graduates
Interview Skills for Graduates
Date: 8 October 2009
Time: 12.30 - 15.00 hrs
Venue: POWA
Organised by: Rotary club of Vacoas in collaboration with UoM
Date : 29 September 2009 Time : 11.00 hrs Venue : Lecture Theatre II (LT 2) Organised by : The PR's Office in collaboration with Cyber IT Training Services Ltd
IT QUIZ COMPETITION
INTER COLLEGE
Date : 28 September 2009 Time : 09.00 to 15.00 hrs Venue : POWA Organised by : CDAC School of Advanced Computing (C-SAC) in collaboration with UoM Students Union
ALL INVITED
TALK
Functional Food Ingredients for gut health:evolving thinking and future prospects
by Prof R A Rastall (Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Reading)
Date :25 September 2009 Time:13.30 - 14.30 hrs Venue: Faculty of Agriculture - Room 3.3 Organised by: Faculty of Agriculture
ABSTRACT
Functional food ingredients for gut health: evolving thinking and future prospects
Prof. R.A. Rastall, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Reading, PO Box 226, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AP.
The idea that the vastly complex microbial ecosystem in the human colon has a profound impact on health is now gaining widespread acceptance in the scientific community and with the food and healthcare industries. Recent research is illuminating the intricate interactions between microbes in the colon, their metabolites and human metabolism.
Consequent to this, there is increasing interest in the development of functional food ingredients to modulate the colonic microbiota and its metabolic profile to promote health. The traditional means to achieve this has been by the administration of live bacterial supplements, or probiotics. Whilst there is accumulating evidence that specific, carefully selected bacterial strains can have health benefits, it is not possible to bring about large changes in the colonic microbiota this way. Twelve years ago the concept of prebiotics was introduced. These are food ingredients, supplements or components that escape digestion in the small intestine and reach the colon largely intact. They are then selectively fermented by health-positive members of the colonic microbiota. All recognised prebiotics are carbohydrates with fructo-oligosaccharides, inulin and galacto-oligosaccharides being the only prebiotics on the European market. There are a much wider range of oligosaccharides recognised as prebiotic in Japan and many more are being investigated for their potential.
Much of the early work in this area has focused on increasing the relative populations of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. These are non-pathogenic species with a range of recognised health-positive attributes including inhibition of intrinsic and extrinsic pathogens, modulation of immunity and synthesis of vitamins. The health attributes of these organisms are still being explored in the laboratory and in human volunteer trials. Recent thinking, however, has focussed increasingly on the metabolites produced by the colonic microbiota and the impact of these metabolites on health is currently being studied. This widening of emphasis is stimulating debate over the definition of prebiotics.
The evolving view of prebiotic function, coupled with new insights into the structure-function relationships in prebiotic oligosaccharides is providing opportunities for development of novel functional carbohydrates. Enzyme-based technologies are being brought to bear on the challenge of manufacturing enhanced forms of prebiotic food ingredient.
This talk will examine the evolving view of what is meant by a prebiotic and examine the prospects for development of functionally enhanced carbohydrates.
Lancement de site web
Bibliothèque en Ligne des livres Numérisés de la Collection Mauritiana
Date : 24 September 2009 Heure:14h00 Venue: Amphithéâtre LT2 Guest of Honour: L'Honorable Dr V K Bunwaree, Ministre de l'Education, de la Culture et des Ressources Humaines Organisé par: L'Université de Maurice et l'Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie
Cérémonie de Signature
ACCORD de COOPERATION
entre l'Université de Maurice, le Ministère de la Santé et de la Qualité de la Vie, l'Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2 et le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux
Cet accord permettra aux étudiants de la licence médicale de poursuivre le Masters de Médecine à l'Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Date : 14 Septembre 2009 Heure : 14.00hrs Venue : Council & Senate Room
Exhibition
Come and Discover Love
Date : 10 and 11 September 2009 Time : 10.00 to 16.00 hrs Venue: Raised Plaza, University of Mauritius Organised by : The Society for Dissemination of Self Education, affiliated with students union, in collaboration with The Know Thyself UNESCO Club.
CHIEF GUEST: Hon. L Bundhoo, Minister of Environment and National Development Unit
ORGANISED BY: Centre for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning & Faculty of Engineering
TEXTILE EXHIBITION
Don't miss - Exhibition
Date:21 - 24 July 2009
Time:9.00 to 16.00 hrs
Venue: Lobby Area - POWA
Organised by: Students, Textile Department, FOE
Workshop
Holistic Approach to Transport
Date: 09 July 2009
Time: 9.30 to 16.30 hrs
Venue: Engineering Lecture Theatre 2 (ELT 2)
Organised by: CSSD/MID
Guest Speaker: Prof (Dr) P K Sarkar, Consultant in Land Transport
Those who want to participate in the workshop, kindly fill in the attached registration form and send it either by email or fax it to the undersigned. PL. see prog attached.
Organised by: Centre for Studies on Sustainable Development - MID Studies (CSSD/MID), UoM
Display of Posters Final year projects
Display of Posters Final year projects by students
Display of Posters Final year projects by students of: B. Eng. (Hons) Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics and BSc (Hons) Production and Operations Management
Date: 1 July 2009 Time: 11.00 to 2.00pm Organized by: Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical and Production Engineering Department
Atelier de travail
La méthodologie de l'observation du français et des langues partenaires dans l'Océan Indien
Date : 22 Juin 2008
Heure : 09h30
Venue : L'Amphithéâtre LT 1, Reduit
Organisé par : L'Université de Maurice, l'AUF (Agence universitaire de la Francophonie) et le CREFOI (Centre Régional Francophone de l'Océan Indien) de l'OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
REGIONAL WORKSHOP
Corrosion : les problèmes et les méthodes de protection
Date : 10th to 12th June 2009 Venue : Lecture Theatre 2, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mauritius Time : 9.00hr to 16.00hrs
Coping with Global Flu : Consequences of Novel (Swine)Flu Epidemic
By Deoraj Caussy (Epidemiology Consultant)
Date : 13 May 2009 Time : 14.00 hrs Venue : Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium (POWA) Moderator : Dr Shahina Aboobakar, Regional Public Health Superintendent, Ministry of Health & Quality of Life Organised by : UoM in collaboration with the Mauritius Academy of Science & Technology
Date : Friday 24 April 2009 Venue: LT 2, University of Mauritius Time : 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
Workshop
Policies & Instruments for Successful Exports
Date : 21 & 22 April 2009 Venue : Lecture Theare 2 (LT2) & Room G1 (New Academic Complex), UoM Organised by : Faculty of Law & Management and CPDL of UoM in collaboration with UNCTAD Virtual Institute & in partnership with World Bank, African Development Bank and International Trade Centre
Launching of new couches for Blood Donors & Prize Giving Ceremony
All Invited to Participate
Date : 15 April 2009 Time : 9.30 hrs Venue : Raised Plaza, UoM Guest of Honour : Hon. R. Jeetah, Minister of Health and Qualty of Life
CELEBRATING UOM EARTH DAY
The Green Part of the Globe
Date: 16 April 2009 Time: 10.30 hrs - 14.00 hrs Venue: Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium (POWA) Guest Of Honour: Hon. Lormus Bundhoo, Minister of Environment & NDU Organised By: Students, BSc Tourism, Leisure and Recreation Management (FLM)
All Invited
Colloque international et pluridisciplinaire
Frère de coeur, frère de plume: Auguste Lacaussade à Maurice (15, 16 et 17 avril 2009)
SEANCE INAUGURALE
Date: 15 avril 2009
Heure: 15h30
Venue: L'Amphithéâtre II
Organisé par La Faculté des Sciences Sociales et Humaines, UOM.
Personne à Contacter: Dr S.Boolell
Seminar Sur L'Entreprenariat
Invité D'Honneur : Stephane Buckland
Date : 14 avril 2009 Heure : 12h30 Lieu : Amphithéâtre II, UoM Organisé par : Le Bureau de Relations Publiques et l'AIESEC Maurice
L'objectif de cet évènement est d'`inciter les étudiants à développer l`esprit d'initiative en vue de créer leurs propres entreprises. Stephane Buckland, notre heros olympique et d`autres entrepreneurs vont ainsi partager leurs parcours personnels et la clef de leur reussite dans le domaine de l`entrepreneuriat
INVITATION
OPEN NIGHT @ MRT
Date : Saturday, 4 April 2009 Time : 19.30 - 22.00 hrs Venue : Mauritius Radio Telescope (MRT), Bras D'Eau Organised : MRT in coll. with the Ministry of Education, HR & Culture and the Mauritius Astronomical Society
Three optical telescopes will be availabe for night sky viewing.
National Day Celebrations
Symposium on National Unity
SYMPOSIUM
UoM Alumni and the public are invited
Guest Speakers: Prof Soodursun Jugessur
Mr. Jean-Claude de L'Estrac
Mr. Mohammad Vayid
Date: Thursday 26 March 2009 Time: 17:30 to 19:00 Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, UoM
UoM ALUMNI DINNER
Against contribution of Rs. 500 per alumni/accompanying guest.
