Meet Makerere’s goal scoring machine – Lubwama Joshua ‘Song’ who wants to see the VC Ddumba on the touchline

Meet Makerere’s goal scoring machine – Lubwama Joshua ‘Song’ who wants to see the VC Ddumba on the touchline

Born 20 years ago to Mr. SsebwalunyoEnockKigozi and Mrs. SsebwalunyoEnockKigozi, Joshua is the last born of four children. He has risen through the ranks to become Makerere’s top attacking midfielder topping the charts in the current University Football league with 5 goals in 4 games. Currently a second year Bachelor of Community Psychology student, he […]

UTAMU passes out 80 at inaugural graduation ceremony

UTAMU passes out 80 at inaugural graduation ceremony

On Saturday, 26th September 2015, Uganda Technology And Management University (UTAMU) held a successful inaugural graduation ceremony at the NWSC International Resource Centre in Bugolobi. The colourful event saw UTAMU’s pioneer batch of 80 students graduate with masters degrees and postgraduate diplomas. The graduation ceremony was presided over by the founding Chancellor Dr Stephen Kalonzo […]

Makerere University Guild launches Varsity Awards

Makerere University Guild launches Varsity Awards

Makerere University student Guild leaders have embarked on a campaign aimed at re-branding the reputation of the institution. Dubbed the ‘MAK Varsity Awards,’ the campaign shall kick off with nominations on 2nd October 2015 at the university’s freedom square. During a press briefing held on 23rd September, Makerere university Guild President, Bala David Bwiruka noted […]

Mbarara University innovations near commercialisation

Mbarara University innovations near commercialisation

In August, every year, I travel to Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) to attend the annual Medtech Hack-a-thon. This year it was the second time and as always, it was impressive. At a Hack-a-thon, there is both physical and virtual space to accommodate robust pipeline technologies. Hack-a-thons are a new way of coming […]

Nkumba University in financial squeeze – Needs 5b to skill students

Nkumba University in financial squeeze – Needs 5b to skill students

In a bid to produce ideal graduates who are fit for the job market, Nkumba University has embarked on a program aimed at skilling students but short of funds. The program is being faced with a great challenge of inadequate funds that has hindered the procurement of enough teaching equipment. “We need laboratories, computers and other teaching materials for […]

Ndejje university awards best students

Ndejje university awards best students

Ndejje university awarded the best students with certificates in recognition of their great academic performance. Prof. Lugujjo E, the Vice Chancellor handed over the certificates to the students at a function held at Ndejje university Main campus in Luwero district. This was on 21st September 2015. Those awarded came from the faculty of Science and Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration […]

Uganda Pentecostal University Vice Chancellor Prof. John Ntambirweki scaked

Uganda Pentecostal University Vice Chancellor Prof. John Ntambirweki scaked

The Vice Chancellor of Uganda Pentecostal University (UPU)  has been sacked over mismanagement of the institution. Prof. John Ntambirweki is allegedly accused of lack of respect for the board, other organs and staff members of the University, Insubordination and usurping the powers of other organs of the university. According to a letter dated 2nd September 2015 signed […]

Mbarara University of Science and Technology gets new Academic Registrar

Mbarara University of Science and Technology gets new Academic Registrar

Ms. Martha Kyoshaba Bananuka is the new academic registrar at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). She becomes the second to serve in the position at MUST, one of the public universities in Uganda. She replaces Mr. Stephen Bazirake, the university’s pioneer Academic Registrar. Bazirake retired from service in 2014. Ms. Kyoshaba received the instruments […]