UCU Renames Bishop Tucker Library in Honour of Founding Leader Dunstan Bukenya
Uganda Christian University has renamed its Bishop Tucker Library to the Dunstan Bukenya Library in honour of Bishop Dunstan Kopoliano Bukenya, recognising his foundational role in shaping the institution’s academic and spiritual direction. The renaming ceremony, held at the university’s main campus in Mukono, was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi and attended […]
UCU Engineering Students to Gain International Experience in Turkey
Two engineering students from Uganda Christian University are set to gain valuable international experience in Turkey through the Erasmus Student and Staff Mobility Programme. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, officiated the send-off ceremony on Tuesday February 24th 2026, emphasizing the programme’s importance in preparing students for the global workplace. “This exposure transforms you. It […]
Exploring Psychological Resilience in Academic Leadership
In today’s higher education landscape, university administrators face mounting challenges, ranging from interpersonal disputes among staff to complex institutional conflicts, that can undermine leadership effectiveness and institutional harmony. How do academic leaders navigate these pressures while maintaining ethical, principled decision-making? Uganda Christian University is proud to highlight research by Dr. Prossy Nalwadda, a lecturer in […]
UCU’s Nambozo Flies Uganda’s Flag in World Cup Qualifiers
Zabina Nambozo, a talented midfielder and second-year Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration student at Uganda Christian University Mbale University College, has recently been called up to the U20 Crested Cranes national team as preparations intensify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Nambozo reported to camp in peak physical condition and featured as […]
UCU Hosts Stakeholder Consultation to Refine Research Agenda 2026–2030
Uganda Christian University (UCU) hosted a high-level stakeholder consultation on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Principals Hall on its main campus in Mukono. Organized by the Directorate of Research, Partnerships and Innovation (DRPI), the consultation aimed to review and refine UCU’s Research Agenda and Strategy for 2026–2030, ensuring alignment with national development goals, innovation, […]
UCU Flags Off Students for Exchange Programme at Hanze University, Netherlands
By Elton Mwidu Uganda Christian University (UCU) held a special blessing ceremony to officially send off four students selected for an international exchange programme at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. The four students, two from the School of Social Sciences and two from theSchool of Business, will embark on a five-month study […]
UCU Researchers’ New Study Reveals African Vegetables as Key to Fighting Lifestyle Diseases in Older Adults: A 2026 Publication
UCU Researchers’ New Study Reveal AFRICAN Vegetables AS Key to Fighting Lifestyle Diseases in Older Adults: A 2026 Publication By Jimmy Siyasa MUKONO – Researchers at Uganda Christian University (UCU) have identified an effective, low-cost remedy in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Uganda’s elderly: the indigenous vegetables already growing in many Ugandan backyards. […]
UCU to Host International COMMPASS Conference on Media, Migration and Mobility
Five-day event to showcase outcomes of EU-funded journalism project and launch landmark African journalism networks.
UCU to Host 3rd International CoMMPASS Conference on Media and Migration
UCU to Host 3rd International CoMMPASS Conference on Media and Migration By Jimmy Siyasa Uganda Christian University (UCU), through the School of Journalism, Media and Communication (JMC), is set to host the prestigious 3rd International CoMMPASS Conference from February 2nd to 6th, 2026, at the Main Campus in Mukono. Under the theme “Media, Migration & Mobility: Reimagining the African […]