2021 UNIV Nigeria Holds Program Themed: “Seeking A Solid Education In A Liquid Society”

The UNIV Nigeria for the year 2021 has been scheduled to hold on
the theme “Seeking A Solid Education In A Liquid
Society”.

UNIV is an annual event targeted at broadening the horizon of
students through creativity and a degree of ingenuity in their
thoughts and reflections.

UNIV Nigeria was inspired by the Univ Forum which began in Rome
in the year 1968 and attracted about 3,000 students from different
America, Europe and African countries, converged with a view to
sharing ideas through critical thinking.

The notice of this year’s theme is contained in a statement
issued by the Coordinator Univ Nigeria, Ikechukwu
Onuoma Esq., which was made available to
Nairalaw

He noted that the topic for this year’s engagement “has gone
viral attracting hundreds of university students across the
country.”

“In our society of constant changes, dominated by instant and
fluctuating channels of communication, ideas flow continuously, as
if dragged along by the power of fashion, without leaving the
slightest trace. Nothing seems stable or permanent. Nothing, not
even significant interpersonal relationships, seems deserving of
commitment or dedication. It is a soft, weak, gaseous, timid way of
thinking that does not venture—because it does not have the
confidence— to achieve a common truth that lies beyond the reach of
empirical sciences.

“Faced with the temptation of cynicism or disillusionment,
nothing is more necessary or invigorating than daring to think, to
trust in the human capacity to arrive at those answers that allow
us to navigate a liquid society with confidence…and to discover the
solid ground that we need to build bridges with others and to
undertake the changes that our contemporary world needs”, he
said.

Meanwhile, he noted that this is a critical point in time that
education should be used in the attainment of social justice
amongst others.

“In a digital environment—replete with massive consumption of
useful (and sometimes useless)
information, with unnecessary distractions, and with (perhaps
addicting) searches for sensory stimulation—we cannot give up on
the big questions, dedicating time and effort to answering
them.

“This is the moment to accept the challenge of being a
reflective person, constructively critical, a lover of the truth
and the beauty that open us to the world and to other people.
Education should be more than just a means of promoting economic
advancement, social justice, or civic participation. A solid
education involves reflecting on living a good life”, he added.

The UNIV Nigeria for the year 2021 has been scheduled to hold on
the theme “Seeking A Solid Education In A Liquid
Society”.

UNIV is an annual event targeted at broadening the horizon of
students through creativity and a degree of ingenuity in their
thoughts and reflections.

UNIV Nigeria was inspired by the Univ Forum which began in Rome
in the year 1968 and attracted about 3,000 students from different
America, Europe and African countries, converged with a view to
sharing ideas through critical thinking.

The notice of this year’s theme is contained in a statement
issued by the Coordinator Univ Nigeria, Ikechukwu
Onuoma Esq., which was made available to
Nairalaw

He noted that the topic for this year’s engagement “has gone
viral attracting hundreds of university students across the
country.”

“In our society of constant changes, dominated by instant and
fluctuating channels of communication, ideas flow continuously, as
if dragged along by the power of fashion, without leaving the
slightest trace. Nothing seems stable or permanent. Nothing, not
even significant interpersonal relationships, seems deserving of
commitment or dedication. It is a soft, weak, gaseous, timid way of
thinking that does not venture—because it does not have the
confidence— to achieve a common truth that lies beyond the reach of
empirical sciences.

“Faced with the temptation of cynicism or disillusionment,
nothing is more necessary or invigorating than daring to think, to
trust in the human capacity to arrive at those answers that allow
us to navigate a liquid society with confidence…and to discover the
solid ground that we need to build bridges with others and to
undertake the changes that our contemporary world needs”, he
said.

Meanwhile, he noted that this is a critical point in time that
education should be used in the attainment of social justice
amongst others.

“In a digital environment—replete with massive consumption of
useful (and sometimes useless)
information, with unnecessary distractions, and with (perhaps
addicting) searches for sensory stimulation—we cannot give up on
the big questions, dedicating time and effort to answering
them.

“This is the moment to accept the challenge of being a
reflective person, constructively critical, a lover of the truth
and the beauty that open us to the world and to other people.
Education should be more than just a means of promoting economic
advancement, social justice, or civic participation. A solid
education involves reflecting on living a good life”, he added.