Mbarara University of Science and Technology to Install New Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pauline Byakika

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) is set to officially install Professor Pauline Byakika Kibwika as its third Vice Chancellor in a grand ceremony expected to be attended by dignitaries, faculty, students, and staff. The installation will be held on 24th October 2024.

This event marks the beginning of a new era for the university under the leadership of a distinguished academic and researcher.

Professor Byakika, a renowned scholar and medical researcher, will take the oath of allegiance, pledging her commitment to steering the institution with integrity, innovation, and dedication.

As part of the ceremony, she will be presented with the instruments of power, symbolizing her official authority as the university’s Chief Executive Officer.

Upon assuming office, Professor Byakika will hold a press conference to outline her vision for the university’s future. In her address, she is expected to highlight strategies for promoting academic excellence, enhancing research output, and fostering innovation.

Her leadership aims to build on the university’s legacy while charting new pathways for growth in both science and technology education.

Professor Byakika’s appointment is seen as a pivotal moment for MUST, and her leadership is anticipated to inspire a new phase of development and scholarly achievement at the institution.