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 […]
Going to university might be the most mesmerizing venture for a high school leaver. However, finding the best University to suit your academic desires may be a hustle especially in Uganda. Some Universities in Uganda lack a validated operational license from the National Council of Higher Education and also operate below the minimum standards. The […]
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 […]
Ugandan agricultural graduates have acquired advanced skills at Danziger Group of Companies in Israel through the Youth skilling Programe. The training was a result of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Uganda in 2016 and is fully funded by the Israel government. Students from 13 Ugandan institutions were awarded with certificate. The Universities are; […]
Makerere University has dominated the Uganda Dialogue Arena (UDA) debate championship after it’s two teams scooped the first and second positions in the competitions. The second position was taken by a team from Kyambogo University while Uganda Christian University was in the fourth position. The 4thAnnual Uganda Dialogue Arena (UDA) debate championship were centered on the […]
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 […]
Scientists from five public and private universities met on Tuesday August 7, 2018 to discuss possible ways of commercializing scientific innovations. This was at a symposium organised by the Operation Wealth Creation programme, and the Uganda Investment Authority deemed the Uganda-China symposium. Over 10 science professors from Makerere, Ndejje and Busitema universities, and the Uganda […]
The Uganda government through the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) in partnership with Sensal Systems Ltd has developed a software with which to upload the primary and secondary syllabus. The software is both an online and offline system where learning materials will be converged. This “virtual Learn” technology is to be installed on a tablet and also […]