Makerere Launches ‘Safer Campuses Campaign’ to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Makerere University has launched the “Safer Campuses Campaign,” a multi-university initiative aimed at tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in higher education institutions across Uganda. Partnering with UNESCO, the campaign seeks to break the silence around GBV, while promoting health, education, and gender equality on campuses. The campaign, unveiled at Makerere’s Freedom Square on 4 October 2024, […]
Professor William Bazeyo Appointed Chairperson of Busitema University Council
Busitema University Elects New Council Leadership at Special 16th Meeting Busitema University, a prominent public institution located in eastern Uganda, has ushered in new leadership following its special 16th Council Meeting held on August 16, 2024. During this pivotal session, Professor William Bazeyo, a distinguished physician and public health specialist, was elected as the 5th […]
Soroti University Wins Top ICT Award at World Mobile Congress in Shanghai
Soroti University has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious Best Operator Institution category award at the World Mobile Congress (WMC) summit in Shanghai, China. The award was presented for the university’s outstanding implementation of the LEAP (Leadership, Employability, Advancement, and Possibility) digital skills development programme, which has been instrumental in enhancing digital competencies […]
Bishop Stuart University Takes Firm Action Against Sexual Harassment Amidst Media Reports
Bishop Stuart University has taken swift action in response to recent media reports concerning allegations of sexual harassment raised by a group of students. In an effort to address the concerns and protect the welfare of its students, the university has made an official statement and implemented measures to mitigate the impact of the negative […]
Kabale University Student Knocked Dead
Fraternity members at Kabale University were left in a state of profound shock and grief when news spread about the untimely demise of their fellow student, Joab Arinda, at the young age of 23. The incident occurred on Monday at Kitumba Trading Center in Kabale, where Joab was tragically struck by a speeding vehicle in […]
“Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU)”
The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) is a prominent institution of higher education that specializes in Islamic studies. Here are some key points about the Islamic University in Uganda: Establishment and Accreditation: The Islamic University in Uganda was established in 1988 as a project of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). It received its charter […]
Makerere and KYU Students Set to Compete in Global ICT Competition in China
Prof. Eli Katunguka, vice chancellor of Kyambogo University, and Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, vice chancellor of Makerere University, today sent off students from their respective institutions to China to compete in an ICT competition. The students will compete for Uganda in the 2022–2023 Huawei Global ICT contests in China. “Today, I flagged off 6 @Makerere university students and […]