Virtual University of Uganda to Partner with Government to Bridge skills gap

Virtual University of Uganda to Partner with Government to Bridge skills gap

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 […]

Makerere University Awards Dr. Poplack, Late Ryoichi Sasakawa Honorary Doctorates

Makerere University Awards Dr. Poplack, Late Ryoichi Sasakawa Honorary Doctorates

The Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine,Dr. David Poplack, has been accorded an honor of  Honorary Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa) by Makerere university.  Dr. Poplack was recognised for his distinguished contributions to the treatment of children with cancer and blood diseases in the United States of America and sub-Saharan Africa the first successful […]

Makerere Vice Chancellor Prof. Nawangwe suspends three students over suspected strike

Makerere Vice Chancellor Prof. Nawangwe suspends three students over suspected strike

Makerere University Vice Chancellor,Prof  Barnabus Nawangwe has suspended three students for allegedly planning to stage a demonstration over the recent tuition increment. The suspended students are Kituno Daniel,Dhabona Jobs and Kigula Samuel students from the college of education and external studies, college of humanities and social sciences and  college of health science respectively. In a letter […]

Makerere university Vice Chancellor Prof.Barnabas To Be Guest Speaker At Mt. Kenya University Graduation Ceremony

Makerere university Vice Chancellor Prof.Barnabas To Be Guest Speaker At Mt. Kenya University Graduation Ceremony

Makerere University  Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe was invited as the Guest Speaker at the 14th Graduation Ceremony of Mount Kenya University, at the university’s Main Campus in Thika, Kenya on Friday 3rd August 2018. The graduation Ceremony will be under the  Theme     ‘Financing Higher Education in Africa for Quality and Sustainability.’ The Ceremony will be […]

UCU replaces Arts in Mass communication with Journalism and Media studies

UCU replaces Arts in Mass communication with Journalism and Media studies

Uganda Christian University has resolved to rename its current Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication as Bachelor of journalism and Media studies. This follows the establishment of the faculty of journalism, Media and Communication at the university with a new department of journalism and media studies Department which is to be led by Dr.Emily Comfort […]

PROFILE: Stephen Robert Isabalija; Vice Chancellor Victoria University

Stephen Robert Isabalija, is a management professional, accountant, academic and academic administrator in Uganda. He currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, one of the private universities in Uganda owned by the Ruparelia Group, a business conglomerate in East Africa. He has served in that capacity since September 2013. Born in Fort Portal, […]