Prof. Elly Katunguka Appointed National Council of Higher Education chairperson

Prof. Elly Katunguka Appointed National Council of Higher Education chairperson

Kyambogo University ice Chancellor, Professor Elly Katunguka Rwakishaya has been given another heavy duty from President Yoweri Museveni . He has been appointed  as the Chairperson of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)., a body that regulates institutions of higher learning in Uganda. He takes over from Professor Pen Mogi, former Vice Chancellor of Gulu University […]

Gulu University Graduation Slated for 19th January

Gulu University Graduation Slated for 19th January

 The 14th graduation ceremony for Gulu University is slated to take place on Saturday January 19, 2019 at the main campus. According to a statement from the academic registrar, Mr Jerry Bagaya clarified that all graduands should first pay all the graduation fees to be eligible for graduation. The graduation dues amounts to 130,000/= “Note […]

Most Ugandan Universities working below standard- NCHE Report

Most Ugandan Universities working below standard- NCHE Report

According to the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) investigation report that was released yesterday (daily monitor) indicate the most Universities in Uganda are working  below minimum standards. Some universities were found to be offering unrecognised academic programmes while others have a low student enrollment and academic staffing levels that do not meet operational requirements. Below […]

East Africa Universities Adopt New Training Model to Fight Unemployment

East Africa Universities Adopt New Training Model to Fight Unemployment

Universities in Africa have developed a new model for Transforming Employability for Social Change in East Africa (Tescea). The new model aims at preparing undergraduates with adequate skills to enable them compete favourably in the job market. Four East African Universities are already involved. These include Gulu University, Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, in Uganda, University of Dodoma, […]

Gulu University Scientists Develop Vegetables with Iodine

Gulu University Scientists Develop Vegetables with Iodine

Scientists at Gulu University have developed two major Ugandan vegetables with an added agronomic bio-fortification of essential micro-nutrient mineral Iodine. According to the Iodine Bio Fortification Project Manager at Gulu University, Dr Walter Odongo, the project is a major development in the global search for alternative strategy for consumption of Iodized table salt. “We have […]

Government Sponsored -District Quota Admissions List 2018/2019 Academic Year

Government Sponsored -District Quota Admissions List 2018/2019 Academic Year

Students move towards Main Building on University Road The Office of the Academic Registrar Makerere University has released lists of applicants who have been recommended for admission to the  programmes indicated against their names under the District Quota Scheme, subject to verification by their respective districts. The Candidates have been admitted to the Public Universities namely;  Makerere University,  Makerere University Business […]

Gulu University Football Team docked points

Gulu University Football Team docked points

Gulu University football Team has been docked points for use of an ineligible player during their game against Bugema University on 20th April 2018 in the University Football League (UFL). Following the game which ended 4-3 in favour of Gulu University, Bugema University petitioned the UFL Disciplinary Committee (DC) over among other things Gulu’s use […]

NSSF Career Expo Kicks off at Makerere University Business School

NSSF Career Expo Kicks off at Makerere University Business School

The National Social Security (NSSF) Career Expo aimed at equipping university students with knowledge and skills to start and sustain profitable careers has kicked off. The first NSSF Career Expo for the year 2018 was held at Makerere University Business School on Tuesday 06th March 2018. While speaking to students at MUBs, Richard Byarugaba, NSSF Managing […]