Silent Struggles: New UCU-Led Study Exposes Menstrual Hygiene Challenges Facing Female University Students in Uganda
The study notes that female university students face a distinct set of challenges that policy and programming have yet to address.
UCU Showcases Innovation-Driven Solutions at NCHE Higher Education Exhibition 2026
This is an opportunity to demonstrate UCU’s growing role as an engine of innovation..
UCU Researchers Find That Tree Planting and Irrigation Can Transform Food Security in Uganda’s Refugee Settlements
A new peer-reviewed study from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences shows that climate-smart farming practices significantly improve food availability for households in Bidibidi, one of the world’s largest refugee settlements.
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 Scores 2 More Fellows at National Academy of Sciences
UCU Professors Kiwanuka-Tondo and Balyejusa Kizito inducted as fellows into the National Academy of Science.
UCU Strengthens Its Commitment to Christ-Centered Education at October Public Lecture
UCU Strengthens Its Commitment to Christ-Centered Education at October Public Lecture Uganda Christian University (UCU) today held its October 2025 Annual Public Lecture in Nkoyoyo Hall, organized by the Directorate of Research, Partnerships and Innovations (DRPI). The lecture provided an enriching platform for intellectual and spiritual engagement, centered on the theme: “Toward a Christ-Centered, […]
Psychological Well-being and Associated Factors Among Mothers Aged 10–49 Years in Malongo Sub-County, Mayuge District, Uganda.
Psychological Well-being and Associated Factors Among Mothers Aged 10–49 Years in Malongo Sub-County, Mayuge District, Uganda. Mr. Isaac Senda – PI Dr. Edward K. Mukooza – Co-PI Maternal psychological well-being significantly impacts child development, family dynamics, and community stability. In rural Uganda, adolescent and adult mothers face unique challenges, yet limited research exists on their […]
Conspiracy Beliefs and Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Uganda.
Conspiracy Beliefs and Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Uganda. Prof. Kukunda Elizabeth Bacwayo – PI Dr. Richard Sebaggala – Co-PI This study provides a quantitative assessment of the link between COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs and vaccine hesitancy in Uganda. Amidst a global misinformation “infodemic,” researchers conducted a national cross-sectional survey of 1,201 adults to understand this relationship […]
Design of a portable, durable and affordable biogas packaging unit
Design of a portable, durable and affordable biogas packaging unit. Mr. Eddy Ojara – PI Dr. Miria Frances Agunyo – Co-PI The importance of biogas storage on a global scale cannot be overstated. To fully utilize the potential of biogas, numerous nations have made investments in the development of packaging options (Winquist et al., 2019). […]
Photovoltaic water heater system for Uganda Christian University kitchen.
Photovoltaic water heater system for Uganda Christian University kitchen. Mr. Innocent Okot – PI Dr. Miria Frances Agunyo – Co-PI In Uganda, traditional biomass fuels such as charcoal, firewood, and briquettes are commonly used for cooking and water heating. These fuels are often burned in inefficient cookstoves, leading to significant resource wastage, increased gaseous emissions, […]