Background of ESIS
Earth Sciences Institute of Shinyanga, is an Institute focused on Earth Sciences which is proposed to be in Shinyanga as from 2009/2010; its name shall be called ‘The Earth Sciences Institute of Shinyanga (ESIS)’. In the first 10 years, ESIS is intended to offer certificates and diplomas in earth science fields that are competence based – so called National Technical Awards (NTAs) in accordance to National Council for Technical Education (NACTE). Latter on, ESIS shall begin to offer higher levels of competence based system that are/shall be equivalent to degrees (Bachelor and later on Masters and finally PhDs) in the field of Earth Sciences and under the same board, NACTE.
Vision, Mission and Core Values
Vision
To be the best dynamic institution in Africa in the next 3 decades in the field of Applied Geology and Natural Hazards by training geoscientists and other professionals who shall serve Tanzania, Africa and the world in a complex and competitive atmosphere.
Mission
Mobilize all possible resources (Human and material) in order to meet the vision. The Institute shall employ qualified and dedicated professionals and shall use the Classical Natural Laboratories, e.g. the diamond and gold mines in Shinyanga, Tabora and Mara that surround the Institute for training-hope mining companies in these areas are in support us on this! We intend to make the ESIS the MODEL of Institutions, first in Tanzania and latter on in the World! The institute shall be the collaborator of all dedicated researchers, exploration and mining companies in Tanzania and in the world for the sustainable development of the institute and the country.