Lead City University Faculty of Arts Launches First Webinar Series on Interdisciplinary Humanities

The Faculty of Arts, Lead City University, Ibadan, successfully hosted its inaugural Webinar Series, marking a significant step in fostering scholarly discourse within the humanities.

The session, held on Monday, 15th December 2025, explored the theme: “Interdisciplinary Study in the Humanities: Challenges and Prospects.”

The webinar convened distinguished scholars and academic leaders, who offered critical insights into the evolving landscape of humanities research and the benefits of cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Key participants included:

• Professor Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo, Vice-Chancellor, Lead City University, as Chief Host
• Dr. Oyebola Ayeni, Registrar, Lead City University
• Professor Anjola Robbin, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Lead City University, as Host
• Professor Abiodun Salawu, Director, Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA), North-West University, South Africa, as Lead Discussant

The event facilitated a robust intellectual exchange, reinforcing the university’s commitment to academic excellence, innovative scholarship, and global partnerships. Discussions highlighted the challenges and prospects of interdisciplinary research, and emphasized strategies for promoting collaborative scholarship across humanities disciplines.

The Faculty of Arts webinar series is set to become a recurring platform for cutting-edge research discussions, strengthening Lead City University’s role as a hub for academic innovation and global engagement.