Anton de Kom University of Suriname

Anton de Kom University
Anton de Kom Universiteit
MottoKennis maken en kennis delen in duurzaam partnerschap
Motto in English
Creating and sharing knowledge in sustainable partnership
Established1 November 1968 (1968-11-01)[1]
ChancellorProf. Dr. Shanti Venetiaan
Students3737 (2022)[2]
Location
Paramaribo
,
Suriname
Websitehttps://www.uvs.edu
Sign outside Anton de Kom University of Suriname

Anton de Kom University (Dutch: Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname) is the only university in Suriname. It is located in the capital, Paramaribo, and named for Anton de Kom, an anti-colonialist activist who was killed by the Nazis while in exile in the Netherlands.

History

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Founding

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Tertiary education in Suriname dates back to the 19th century. In 1882 there was already tertiary education provided at the Geneeskundige School and there also existed an organized juridical education (The Law-school), which was founded in the late forties. Furthermore, there were other para-university courses, namely the discipline to become a surveyor, dentist and pharmacist.

At the centenary of the Estates of Suriname in 1966, this organization took the important decision to cooperate with the government of Suriname to found a university. The proclamation was made on 1 November 1968, in the then still existing Theatre Star. Since then, the first of November is celebrated as Founders' Day.

Linguist Hein Eersel was appointed as the first chancellor of the University of Suriname.[3] The Faculty of Law opened first, and other faculties followed:

  • The Faculty der Medische Wetenschappen on 26 September 1969[4]
  • The Faculty der Sociaal – Economische Wetenschappen on 1 November 1975[5]
  • The Faculty der Natuurtechnische Wetenschappen on 1 December 1976[5]
  • The Faculty der Technische Wetenschappen on 1 December 1977[5]

Renaming

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The university was closed from December 1982 until 17 October 1983,[6] when it was renamed after Anton de Kom.[7]

Faculties

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The Anton de Kom University of Suriname has the following faculties:[8]

Board

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The University Board is the highest governing body of the University and has the entire responsibility of the organization. Prof. Dr. Jack Menke is the current president.

Research institutes

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There are five research centers doing research within their specific fields, and also rendering services to the community. The following are research centers:

Objective: promoting agricultural scientific education and research at the Faculty of Technological Sciences
  • Institute for Applied Technology (INTEC)
Objective: executing research projects in the field of technology
  • Bio-Medical Research Institute Prof. dr. Paul Flu (MWI)
Objective: promoting scientific education and research at the Faculty of Medical Sciences
  • Institute for Development Planning and Management (IDPM)
Objective: supporting the development policy of the Surinamese government
  • Institute for Social Science Research (IMWO)
Objective: executing social scientific research and rendering service

Other institutes

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Regulations for registration

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Foreign students who meet the relevant minimum requirements must master the Dutch language to be able to follow the classes. They may submit a petition to the Ministry of Education via the University Board.

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Amigoe di Curacao, Universiteit van Suriname gaat vandaag open, 1 november 1968
  2. ^ uvs.edu https://www.uvs.edu/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ Fernald, Ivan (18 November 2020). "Coryfeeën van weleer, tijdvak 1963- 1993 (3)". Starnieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Faculteit der Medische Wetenschappen in transitiefase". DE WEST. 5 July 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "Studiegids 2018-2019: Studierichting Infrastructuur" (PDF). Anton de Kom University of Suriname (in Dutch).
  6. ^ "Personeel AdeKUS wil uiterlijk 15 februari duidelijkheid". DE WEST. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Studiegids 2017–2018: Bacheloropleiding in de Rechtswetenschap" (PDF). Anton de Kom University of Suriname (in Dutch).
  8. ^ University website Archived June 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Mechanical engineering Archived July 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ "Human Interference in the Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem". edepot.wur.nl. Anton de Kom University of Suriname. 1983.
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