Uganda Martyrs University to Mark 25 Years

Uganda Martyrs University to Mark 25 Years

The Vice-Chancellor of Uganda Martyrs University Rev. Prof. John Chrysostom Maviiri says the University will celebrate twenty-five (25) years of its existence on Friday 9th November 2018. The theme for the celebrations is; Celebrating 25 years of Excellence in the Footsteps of the Uganda Martyrs – which was rooted from the Uganda Martyrs in whose name the University was […]

Ugandan Team Beats South Africa to Win World University Netball Championship 2018

Ugandan Team Beats South Africa to Win World University Netball Championship 2018

 South Africa 43 Uganda 44 Uganda University Netball team made a late recovery to upset favourites South Africa in the World University Netball Championship 2018 hosted at Makerere university. Uganda edged the Spar Proteas 44-43 in the final minutes of the tension packed final at Makerere University’s new indoor facility. Towering goal shooter Mary Nuba was […]

Uganda Christian University to Launch Medical School

Uganda Christian University to Launch Medical School

Uganda Christian University will launch the UCU School of Medicine (UCUSoM) on September 14th, 2018 at the Archbishop’s Gardens in Namirembe. The function will be officiated by Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda according to Micheal Mubangizi, UCU Public relations officer. UCU School of Medicine is composed of sixty […]

Metropolitan International University Enters into Co-operation with FAFU-China

Metropolitan International University Enters into Co-operation with FAFU-China

Metropolitan International University (MIU) has entered into cooperation with Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU) in China The cooperation is will see the introduction of JUNCAO Technology as a course of study in Uganda. JUNCAO Technology will play an important role in poverty alleviation, increased employment and environmental protection, in Uganda. The cooperation will also help […]

296 to Graduate at UCU Mbale University College

296 to Graduate at UCU Mbale University College

A total of 296 students are set to graduate with masters, bachelor’s degrees and diplomas at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mbale University College Campus in eastern Uganda on Friday 27th July 2018. According to the graduation list, 57% females) while 43% are males. A total of 21 students (13 females and 8 males) will graduate with […]

Changing Rooms: A motivation for Girls to Stay at School

Changing Rooms: A motivation for Girls to Stay at School

When Nancy (name changed for privacy) got pregnant in 2015 her life turned into a nightmare. The 16 year old had  dropped out from primary five at a school in Kamuli district because of poor menstrual hygiene management. Nancy’s father became furious and disappointed in her on learning of her pregnancy though she had stopped […]

Report on Sexual Harassment at Makerere University Released

Report on Sexual Harassment at Makerere University Released

The committee appointed to investigate sexual harassment at Makerere University has handed over the report to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. The five member committee headed by Prof. Sylvia Tamale handed over the report on Monday, 25th June 2018. The Committee noted that abuse of power by those holding academic and administrative authority is one of […]

Counseling Can Reduce Drug Abuse and Mental Health Cases at Universities

Counseling Can Reduce Drug Abuse and Mental Health Cases at Universities

The use of alcohol and other substances during adolescence and early adulthood has become a serious public health problem at some universities and colleges in Uganda. This can be seen by the high number of patients admitted to Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, majority of whom are university and high school students suffering from alcohol and […]

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