UCU Hosts 77th Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum as Universities Prepare for Competence-Based Education Reforms

The Forum is a key platform for Vice Chancellors to address pressing issues affecting the higher education sector.
UCU leads Planning and Execution for 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations

UCU leads Planning and Execution for 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations Uganda Christian University (UCU) is leading the planning and execution of activities of the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, reaffirming its commitment to faith, heritage, and national service. The annual commemoration, held every 3rd June at the sacred grounds of Namugongo Martyrs Shrine and […]
UCU, Vision Group Announce Strategic Partnership for 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations

MUKONO, UGANDA — Uganda Christian University (UCU) has formally entered a strategic media partnership with Vision Group to coordinate the upcoming 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. The announcement follows a high-level consultative meeting held on March 4, 2026, aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for the national event. As the lead institution appointed to organize […]
UCU Ranked as One of Africa’s Most Beautiful Universities

Uganda Christian University (UCU) has once again brought pride to Ugandan higher education by being featured among the Top 10 Most Beautiful Universities in Africa, according to a 2026 ranking by Business Insider Africa. This continental recognition highlights UCU’s breathtaking campus landscape, inspiring architectural design, and serene environment, elements that make the University not just […]
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 […]
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 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 Staff Unite in Thanksgiving at the End-of-Year Celebration

Uganda Christian University (UCU) today held a thanksgiving service at Nkoyoyo Hall, bringing together staff from all departments to thank God for the year’s blessings and celebrate achievements as one community. The service was followed by a warm hamper session, where all staff received Christmas hampers in appreciation of their hard work and dedication. During […]
UCU Tech Students Showcase Solutions to Uganda’s Key Challenges

Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) Department of Computing and Technology was a hive of activity as students presented their end-of-semester projects, an exhibition of youthful creativity at a time when the country continues to grapple with widening digital gaps. Only 29 percent of Ugandan households have access to any form of digital technology, according to the […]