Student Life

On January 9th, 2025, the Chinese Embassy handed over the newly constructed E-Classroom to the SIU. The handing over ceremony featured prominent figures including Dr. James Osuru Mark, the Vice Chancellor of the SIU; His Excellency Ma Qiang, the Ambassador of China to South Sudan; Prof. Isaac Cleto Rial, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Prof. Mairi John Blackings, the Registrar for Academic Affairs; Dr. Bojoi Moses Tomor, the Registrar for Administration and Finance; other members of Senior Management Committee, Chinese Embassy representatives, students, and other guests.

During the ceremony, Dr. James Osuru Mark seized the moment to extend his heartfelt New Year wishes to all present. He expressed a warm welcome to H.E Ambassador Ma Qiang for his first visit to the SIU and took the opportunity to recount the generous contributions made by the Chinese Embassy to the University. He highlighted the earlier donation of $18,000 in December 2024, aimed at assisting students unable to afford their school fees. Furthermore, he acknowledged the Embassy’s support for the construction of the E-Classroom, which is dedicated to Chinese Cultural Activities and constitutes a comfortable learning environment. Dr. James Osuru Mark expressed profound gratitude to the Chinese Embassy for their ongoing support to the SIU and the greater South Sudanese community, marking a significant step in the partnership between China and South Sudan in fostering education and cultural exchange.