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UCU transitions to competence-based education model

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UCU transitions to competence-based education model By Kefa SenogaUganda Christian University (UCU) has embraced the transition to a competence-based education model, aligning with the government’s broader education reforms that are aimed at producing highly skilled and employable graduates. The decision reflects a significant shift in Uganda’s education system, from rote learning to applied knowledge and […]

Kyobutungi’s journey to first female principal at BBUC

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Kyobutungi’s journey to first female principal at BBUC By Irene Best NyapendiIn September 2021, Dr. Alice Jossy Kyobutungi Tumwesigye stumbled on an advertisement that attracted her attention in the newspapers. The advertisement was seeking a person to fill the position of Principal of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Bishop Barham University College (BBUC).  “My husband told […]

UCU Writing Centre highlighted: Working across time zones

UCU Writing Centre highlighted: Working across time zones International Writing Centers, Undergraduate Students, Writing Center Tutors, Writing Centers / Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 By Melisa Mansuroglu, University of Connecticut During the summer of 2023, my director at the University of Connecticut writing center, Tom Deans, presented me with the opportunity to extend a project that he helped create while a […]

“Make Generosity a LifeStyle,” UCU Community Urged.

“Make Generosity a LifeStyle,” UCU Community Urged Uganda Christian University (UCU), in partnership with Generosity Path, hosted a training on generosity, themed “The Transformative Power of Generous Giving & Living.” The session, held in Nkoyoyo Hall, aimed to inspire a culture of selfless giving toward those in need. Speaking to the audience, session facilitator, Juliet Kasiita, […]

UCU engaged in phase 2 of Uganda’s yellow fever vaccination campaign

UCU engaged in phase 2 of Uganda’s yellow fever vaccination campaign By Irene Best NyapendiIn April, Uganda underwent the second phase of a vaccination campaign against yellow fever disease that is spread through a bite from an infected Aedes mosquito, informally known as the “tiger” mosquito because of its black and white markings. The campaign, […]

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