In a bid to strengthen its operational frameworks in research, innovation, and sustainable development, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) recently hosted an intensive induction workshop for newly recruited staff at its Fernhill Campus.
The new employees were drawn from both teaching and non-teaching departments, reflecting the University’s commitment to building a well-rounded and capable workforce.
The programme was designed to integrate the new staff into MSUAS’s culture of service excellence. Participants received comprehensive briefings on the University’s organisational structure, human resources policies, and campus safety protocols, library services, among others. This was meant at equipping them to effectively navigate both academic and administrative environments.
Speaking during the induction, MSUAS Pro-Vice Chancellor, Upenyu Guyo, underscored the critical role of staff as ambassadors of the institution and challenged them to internalise the University’s values from the onset of their tenure.
“You are now the custodians and primary bearers of the MSUAS brand,” Professor Guyo said. “I urge you to let efficiency, professional competence, and discipline guide your daily operations. Our ultimate mandate is to produce graduates who are not only academically sound, but who possess the character and skills necessary to drive meaningful transformation locally and globally.”
The workshop served as a key platform for aligning staff with Education 5.0 — Zimbabwe’s heritage-based philosophy that emphasises innovation, industrialisation and sustainable development.
By grounding new personnel in these core pillars, MSUAS ensures that every unit — from lecture rooms to administrative offices — operates under a shared institutional vision.
The recent recruitment and induction initiative highlights the University’s continued commitment to attracting top-tier professionals and strengthening its capacity to produce industry-ready graduates capable of addressing real-world socio-economic challenges.