Uganda Technology and Management University to commemorate 2nd anniversary

Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU) is set to celebrate its 2nd Anniversary on 7th September 2014.

It’s unquestionably evident that UTAMU has made significant strides over the last one year in its effort to provide quality education, revolutionize research and cutting-edge innovations which are critical for economic and human development.

In a period of two years, Uganda Technology and Management University has risen to great heights in the education arena both locally and globally, transcending expectations to be the 12th best University in the country.

Early this month, Webometrics ranked Uganda Technology and Management University 12th out of 37 Universities in Uganda and 353rdout 1307th Academic Institutions in Africa.

UTAMU which started out with only two Schools; the School of Computing and Engineering and the School of Business and Management, today boasts of four schools including the Graduate School as well as the Professional and Vocational School.

Among other reasons, the UTAMU Graduate School will be a one stop Centre for Monitoring, Coordinating and Management of all Post Graduate Training in ICT and Management.

As a pace setter specifically in areas of ICT and Management, UTAMU not only doubled its student numbers but also strategically nurtured numerous partnerships with both local and international institutions.

Also one of its strong suits is Public–Private Partnership Initiatives that saw the birth of the 1st International Conference of Technology and Management, ICTM-14 with the Vice President of Uganda as Chief Guest. UTAMU has also been at the forefront of E-Governance and vocational training especially for small business owners. A case in point, the Jua Kali under Uganda Technical and Information Technicians Association( UTITA).

With 37 Universities and various vocational institutions in Uganda, graduates continue to flood the market compounding escalating unemployment which explains why UTAMU’s prime purpose in the last 2 years has been to engage students in community engagement, vocational and professional training to enhance skills on the global market.

Through innovation, numerous cutting-edge mobile Applications have been developed in the health, education, agricultural, tourism and security sectors among others.

Given the success stories from the 1st batch of UTAMU students placed in various organizations to undertake community engagement, it is safe to say, UTAMU is indeed set for big things.

As the UTAMU community commemorates the 2nd anniversary, there is no doubt that staff have set their sights higher in their pursuit of the University’s mandate of providing global education, research and innovation and contributing towards nation building.