Over the years, Makerere University has registered many cases of students’ death and suicides over the depression. A more recent case is that of Joshua Asiimwe, a fourth year student at the school of Forestry who ended his life with poison on September 16, 2018. Other cases In April 2011, Francis Kigenyi, 23, a final […]
A fourth year Makerere University student from the School of Forestry decided to end his life over the weekend by taking poison. It is alleged that the deceased was very depressed, which pushed him to commit suicide. According to Mr Enoch Abein , the head of security Makerere University, Joshua Asima, a resident of Nsibirwa […]
The Academic Registrar, Kabale University has announced that the 12th graduation ceremony will be held on 26th October 2018. Students are called upon to clear in time to avoid being left out. “…….all students who qualify should come and clear with the University…….”, the notice reads in part. Kabale university is one of the Public […]
Makerere University Business School is to host the 4th National Inter University Skills Expo and debate Championship slated next week from Wednesday 20thto 21st September 2018. The two day’s event will be centered under the theme ‘Youth Economic and Political Inclusion: The role of young men in the Africa we want’. The expo is aimed at providing a platform to […]
Over 2,950 students have been approved by the Higher Education Student’s Financing Board for the government loan scheme in 20 universities and 33 tertiary institutions. According to a statement released by the chairperson Higher Education Student’s Financing Board, Callisto Locheng, there has been an increase in the number of applicants from 4,218 in 2017/2018 t0 4,603 […]
The Virtual University of Uganda (VUU) has made plans to partner with the government, industry, academia, civil society and professional bodies to deliver quality graduates. Addressing participants at the university’s strategic engagement event on Wednesday 12th September 2018 at Serena conference hall, the University Board Chairman, Mr. Grayson Nash said they are committed to develop […]
Uganda Christian University on September 14, 2018 is to launch the UCU School of Medicine (UCUSoM) at the Archbishop’s Gardens in Namirembe. UCU received accreditation to teach Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBchB) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in February 2018 Over 62 students, including 35 females and 27 males have been admitted to the […]
Former NTV journalist, Fortunate Ahimbisibwe has advised Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe to concentrate more on vital issues that will benefit the University. This follows series of suspension of students by the professor over alleged spear heading of demonstrations at the campus. “A professor picks 100m for research from University coffers and uses the […]