Philips University

The Philips University Library plays an active and progressive role in the educational endeavour of the University and strengthens the foundations of its academic programmes. To achieve this goal, constant attention is given to the continuing development and growth of the three core elements of the Philips Library: the library collection, physical facilities and staff. The collection supports the curriculum offerings of the University and provides enough depth for the research and study needs of students and faculty and with enough scope to stimulate the free pursuit of their individual interests.

The Philips University Library contains a satisfactory number of volumes of books and periodicals and many other documents. The library receives many periodicals and titles per year. In addition, numerous titles in software, including many software programmes, are kept in the library.

The University Counselling Service was established some years ago aiming to provide counselling to students of the Philips University. The Counselling Service is a confidential service and addresses a variety of problems which students bring to Counsellors. These may include academic, social and emotional concerns. Counselling need not be all problem-centred though; it can also involve exploring ways of building on strengths and reaching one’s potential. Counsellors are also available for group sessions and workshops which focus on developing particular skills. Counsellors are happy to arrange workshops at the request of particular groups: for example, mature students, women students etc.

In the area of Information Technology, the University is committed to providing the best available resources to enable students to develop their theoretical and practical skills. The University will provide a comprehensive information technology service to all students and staff to support. the University’s teaching, research and administration. The Philips University Information Technology Centre provides services to all University students and develops and maintains programmes for a wide range of applications. The Information Technology personnel provide training, information, advice, and assistance to users on campus.

The University places great importance on the emotional and social maturity of its students, believing that they should be provided with ample opportunities to develop these attributes. All students are encouraged to participate actively in sports and related physical education activities. This approach rests on the strong belief that such activities help students develop a better sense of teamwork and competition. Social relationships are thus developed through play and interaction.

To help students fulfill the above objectives, the University encourages them to use the available sports facilities either to exercise on their own or to train in a more formal way as members of the University teams, which participate in various national tournaments. Physical education activities are guided by qualified staff. On several occasions, Philips sports teams competed in Europe against other National champions.

In pursuit of its philosophy the University encourages students to participate in a variety of social and other creative extra-curricular activities which aim to help them develop their overall personality. Such activities cover, amongst others, music, dancing, theatre, and shows. All these activities culminate in a public show at the end of the spring semester which is open to the community.