UCU Strengthens staff capacity in Grant Writing
The training will equip UCU staff and researchers with skills to identify funding opportunities, understand funder priorities and develop competitive grant proposals.
Study Shows How Okurut’s Novels Turn Politics into a Stage for Gender
Study Shows How Okurut’s Novels Turn Politics into a Stage for Gender A new academic chapter by Alice Jossy Kyobutungi Tumwesigye reads two novels by Mary Karooro Okurut as stories about gender and as performances of power. The chapter shows how Okurut’s fiction presents public life as a stage where gender roles are acted out, […]
UCU Becomes Home to Uganda’s Only Active International Chair in Bioethics
The University now hosts an established Unit of the International Chair in Bioethics (ICB) and it is the only active Chair of its kind in Uganda.
UCU PhD Student Wins Best Paper Award at CARISCA Summit 2026
UCU PhD Student Wins Best Paper Award at CARISCA Summit 2026 Uganda Christian University (UCU) has added another milestone to its growing research profile after Ms. Comfort Mpiriirwe, a PhD student in Business and Management with a Specialization in Procurement and Supply Chain Management at the School of Business, won the Overall Best Paper […]
Study Reveals UCU As Beacon For Christian Higher Education in Africa
Study Reveals UCU As Beacon For Christian Higher Education A new academic article by Rev. Emmanuel Mukeshimana presents Uganda Christian University (UCU) as an exemplary model of Christian higher education in Africa, offering a scholarly account of how the institution forms what the author terms “redemptive change agents” for the twenty-first century. The essay, titled […]
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.