CUDIMAC STRIDES

  1. ONE – DAY SEMINAR FOR STAFF OF CUDIMAC,14th MAY,2025

The Curriculum Development and Instructional Materials  Centre (CUDIMAC), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, organized a one-day seminar on 14 May 2025 titled “Work Ethics for Staff Professionalism and Productivity” at its new office in the Oceanic Bank Building, UNN. The seminar aimed to reorient staff on the importance of ethical conduct, professional development, and productivity, while promoting core values such as integrity, accountability, excellence, honesty, discipline, diligence, respect, and perseverance.

In his opening remarks, the Director of CUDIMAC, Prof .Okechukwu O. Nwaubani, expressed optimism that the seminar would enhance staff professionalism and productivity. The guest speaker ,Prof. S. I. Ofoefule, delivered a paper titled “Repositioning Ethical Mindset and Attitude of Staff for Sustainable Professional Development and Productivity,” emphasizing the role of ethical values and continuous staff development in achieving organizational goals.

The seminar featured engaging discussions and practical interactions among participants and was considered timely and strategic in advancing CUDIMAC’s vision and mission as a centre of excellence in curriculum development and instructional media technology. It also established a foundation for future initiatives on ethics, professional conduct, and staff development within CUDIMAC and the University of Nigeria community.

CUDIMAC staff with the Guest Speaker, Prof. S.I. Ofuefule at the one day seminar.

 

2. RELOCATION OF CUDIMAC. FROM PERSONNEL SERVICES  DEPARTMENT.

 

On 15th April,2025, CUDIMAC  relocated from a  temporary office space at the Personnel Services Department UNN, to  a new office accommodation at old Oceanic bank building UNN. It would be recalled that CUDIMAC had moved to  the Personnel Services Department as  a temporary measure following the demolition of its permanent Prefab. Office building in 2010( for developmental purpose) by the  then University administration under Prof. Bartho Okolo. Since then,the Centre has been saddled with office accommodation challenges  amongst other issues. Thus,the relocation to the new office accommodation at the Old Oceanic bank building is seen as a good step in the right direction pending when CUDIMAC will have its own permanent office Building.

A Cross- section of CUDIMAC staff on the day of Relocation from Personnel Services Department to the new office space at Oceanic Building Site, UNN.

 

3.)  THREE- DAY  TRAINING WORKSHOP ON “ PREPARATION AND UTIlIZATION OF TEACHER -MADE TESTS AND MARKING SCHEMES”,29th TO 31st JULY,2025.

The Curriculum Development and Instructional Materials Centre (CUDIMAC), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, organized a three-day training workshop from 29–31 July 2025 at the Menakaya Hall, Institute of Education, UNN, on the theme “Preparation and Utilization of Teacher-Made Tests and Marking Schemes.” The workshop was designed to address pedagogical challenges and poor student academic performance by equipping teachers, lecturers, and educational practitioners with effective assessment skills.

The workshop focused on key areas including the concepts and types of tests, the preparation and use of teacher-made essay and objective tests, techniques for developing marking schemes, and the application of digital tools and learning resources to improve teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

Facilitated by experienced academics and assessment experts, including Profs.  Okey Abonyi, Eric Nwagu, J. J. Agah, and Basil Ogugua, the workshop provided participants with practical training and opportunities to share experiences on current assessment practices.

At the conclusion of the programme, certificates were presented to participants by the Director of CUDIMAC, Prof .Okechukwu O. Nwaubani. The workshop communiqué recommended that CUDIMAC sustain the gains of the programme by organizing a stakeholders’ forum on assessment practices within the Nsukka Education Zone.

A Cross- section of workshop participants and the resource persons.

4. PUBLICATION OF CUDIMAC JOURNAL

 The  publication of CUDIMAC  official Journal – Curriculum and Media Technology Research – J CUDIMAC  has been sustained since my assumption of office in August 2024. The online editions of the journal have been published in  as follows:-

  • Volume 11(issues 1&2)2023.
  • Volume 12( issues 1&2)2024.
  • Volume 13(issues 1&2)2025( In press)

 The call for papers for Volume 14(issues 1&2) 2026 is currently in progress.

The previous editions of the journal can be downloaded using the following link: https://cudimac.unn.edu.ng/cudimacjournals/ 

The above  flyer  contains detailed information for authors on how to submit papers to the editorial board of the Journal for  review and publication.Papers for review should be received on or before 30th June,2026.

All the papers for review   should be sent to the Editor -In- Chief Okechukwu.nwaubani@unn.edu.ng    and

Copy  the editors: john.agah@unn.edu.ng  emmanuel.nwangwu@unn.edu.ng.

Prof. O. O. Nwaubani

Editor -In-Chief & Director  CUDIMAC.

 

 

5. REPAIR  OF CUDIMAC PROJECT BUS

  The CUDIMAC project bus which was parked at the works Department for so long  due to lack of maintenance  was repaired and put into operational use   this year ( 2026).The bus is currently  enhancing the operations of the Centre especially with respect to meeting transportation needs and other logistics

The newly repaired CUDIMAC Project bus.

 

6. FIRST CUDIMAC INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE,2026.

 The First CUDIMAC Virtual International conference   on the theme “ Harnessing Artificial Intelligence ( AI) for innovative and transformative Curriculum and Instructional Materials Development in the Digital Age” is scheduled  to hold from 21st to 22nd  July 2026.


CUDIMAC 1st VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL

 CONFERENCE  2026.

 

FEATURING:

  1. Salisu Shehu Executive Secretary NERDC( Keynote speaker).

 

  1. David Siaffa,

Director Ph.D. Programs, Faculty of Education, University of Liberia ( Lead paper presenter )

 

The Curriculum Development and instructional materials Centre ( CUDIMAC) University of Nigeria Nsukka, invites abstracts and full papers from researchers, educators, academics, students and authors,

on the various Sub- themes of the conference theme . These information should  be sent as attachments to reach the conference local Organizing Committee on or before  Friday 10th  July 2026  at: cudimac.journals@unn.edu.ng

The attached flyer contains detailed  information  on the conference theme , sub-themes , registration fees and other required procedures.

Please prioritize the above invitation  and help  give the conference wider publicity.

Thank you.

Prof. O. O Nwaubani

Director

 (08033099733).