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 Partners with The Open University, UK

The Open University, UK, partners with UCU to deepen partnership in teaching, research, and innovation.
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.
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University Strengthens Academic Ties with Uganda through New MoUs

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University Strengthens Academic Ties with Uganda through New MoUs Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, has formally signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with three universities from the Republic of Uganda —Uganda Christian University (UCU), Kabale University (KAB) and Clarke International University (CIU). These agreements establish a comprehensive framework for academic cooperation and […]