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INTRODUCING
Getting the opportunity to share your thoughts or views through the _pen_ can sometimes go a long way to impact others and bring to you fulfilment.

The Editorial Board wants to provide the platform for all such persons to join in on our new weekly publications:

 MATPOST Every Tuesday)
 Submit articles about:

  •  Materials or Metallurgical Engineering 
  • Other Academic fields
  • Social Life
  •  Inspirational message
  •  Opinion on a relevant topic
  •  Poetry
  • Drama in episodes 
  • And other subject matter originally from you


QUOTE OF THE WEEK (Every Thursday )
Submit compelling messages in one sentence or two that can turn a thought around.

Kindly add your name and class to any submission and forward to the Editor via WhatsApp on 0500605888 or matesaknust19@gmail.com, to be considered for Publication.
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