International
21 Jan 2025
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ULC-Icam School of Engineering at Loyola University Congo (ULC), numerous events were held, bringing together students, alumni, partners, and members of the Icam network.
Since its inception in 2014, the ULC-Icam School of Engineering has made a significant contribution to higher education in Central Africa and plays an essential role in promoting the values of excellence, innovation, and humanism that define our network.
ULC-Icam as a campus of the Icam network:
• Trains competent and responsible leaders capable of supporting the industrial and social development of their countries.
• Promotes international cooperation through academic exchanges with other Icam campuses around the world.
• Supports local innovation by encouraging entrepreneurial projects led by students and teachers.
An Icam conference and two exceptional masterclasses
This 10th anniversary of the ULC-Icam School of Engineering was marked by the organization of numerous events: an official opening ceremony, cultural and festive activities, conferences, and panel discussions.
Icam also hosted an engaging conference on the theme: “Icam and its Century-Long Experience in Holistic Education: What Perspectives for Africa?” The event featured Father Epiphane Kinhoun, SJ, Deputy General Director for African Coordination, and Matthieu Vicot, Deputy General Director of Icam in charge of Higher Education and Research.
Matthieu Vicot’s contribution to the conference
The engineering students also had the opportunity to attend a masterclass led by Martial Adiang, Director of the Ucac-Icam Institute, on the theme of “Industrial Maintenance: Challenges, Perspectives, and Evolution in the Digital Age.” This captivating session highlighted the profound transformations taking place in the field of maintenance.
Another masterclass was offered to ULC-Icam teachers in Kinshasa by Father Maximilien Bossou, SJ, head of the IT training program at Ucac-Icam, on the theme of “The Role of AI in Education.” He explored how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching methods. The attendees praised the concrete proposals for integrating these technologies while preserving the essence of humanistic education.
Masterclass by Martial Adiang
Masterclass by Père Maximilien Bossou, SJ
Inauguration of a new laboratory
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, the ULC-Icam School of Engineering inaugurated its Systems Laboratory on November 25, a donation from Perenco RDC. This is the second contribution from the Perenco group to Icam engineering schools in Africa, following the inauguration of the Bioethanol Production Line, donated to the Ucac-Icam Institute campus in Pointe-Noire.
This modern laboratory, equipped with specialized tools (vibration analysis bench, hydrology equipment, reservoir permeability testing tools, mixed regulation systems, and a thermodynamics demonstration bench), represents a significant asset for the training of engineers. It provides practical skills in key fields such as energy, the environment, and materials.
The inauguration was held in the presence of Frédéric Kiepferle, Managing Director of Perenco RDC, Damien Bouveresse, President of Icam, Father Muhigirwa Ferdinand, Rector of Loyola University Congo (ULC), Father Gauthier Mafuta, Dean of the ULC-Icam School of Engineering, as well as numerous partners such as Bracongo, E-Com SAS, Orange RDC, and Deloitte.
Thanks to its partnerships and state-of-the-art equipment, the school plays a crucial role in training skilled professionals, contributing to the development of both local and international industries, and preparing a new generation of innovative engineers for the future.
