Rivers State University Hosts 121st Inaugural Lecture

Rivers State University held its 121st Inaugural Lecture on October 29, 2025. The lecture, titled "The Career of Rough Beasts: Language, Literature, and the Development of our Common Humanity," was delivered by Prof. Isaac Ngulube, a Professor of English Linguistics.

Prof. Ngulube explored the impact of language and literature on identity, culture, and humanity, unveiling innovative linguistic models: the Linguistic Goethe-Grid and Lambda Theory. These models aim to address translation challenges and promote indigenous language understanding.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, commended Prof. Ngulube for his intellectually stimulating lecture and contributions to linguistics, scholarship, and human development .