The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has graduated its first batch of 51 BSc Packaging Technology students.
The graduating students specialized in diverse fields within the discipline, including Food Packaging, Healthcare Packaging, Packaging Design and Graphics, and Packaging Value Chain Management.
Established in 2020 with an enrolment now exceeding 500 students, the department made a breakthrough on the International stage at a competition held by the World Packaging Organisation for Packaging Students in Bangkok, Thailand.
The department achieved international acclaim by excelling at the prestigious World Packaging Organisation competition for Packaging Students, held in Bangkok, Taiwan.
The team not only represented the University but also brought home multiple awards: gold medal overall winner, Silver Medal for sustainability, Bronze medal for Packaging that saves food and Gold medal for Food packaging.
Their innovative project, Alpha Biopac, showcased their ingenuity. This durable packaging solution, crafted from water hyacinth fiber, is specifically designed for smoked fish, offering a sustainable and practical alternative.
The programmes's remarkable achievements and rapid growth highlight its potential to impact the College's academic and global reputation.
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