University News

UCU
07
Apr

UCU Kagando University College Inaugurated, Graduands Tipped on Integrity, and Professionalism among others

KAGANDO – KASESE, 4th April 2025: The Permanent Secretary in Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports, Canon Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, has charged graduates of  Kagando Rural Development Centre (KARUDEC) in Kasese District to exhibit a high level of professionalism, integrity, and willingness to learn. Dr. Turyagyenda made the remarks while...
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UCU
04
Apr

UCU Strengthens Research Grant Capacity Through Good Grant Practice Training

As part of efforts to expand Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) research grant portfolio, capacity building, and collaboration, Dr. Jonathan Tumwebaze, Head of Research, Grants, and Innovation, participated in a two-day Inception Workshop on Good Grant Practice Virtual Academy in Nairobi. Dr. Jonathan Tumwebaze, speaking at the workshop The workshop, organized...
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UCU
01
Apr

New West Buganda Diocese Bishop installed 

The Anglican Church of Uganda was overjoyed when the Diocese of West Buganda, based in Kako, Masaka City, officially installed its new bishop, Rt. Rev. Gaster Nsereko, during a historic occasion. He is the seventh bishop of the diocese, succeeding Bishop Henry Katumba Tamale, who retired at 66 after eight...
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UCU
01
Apr

UCU Maintains Strong Presence at NCHE Exhibitions, Finishes Second

Uganda Christian University (UCU) has been recognized as the first runner-up at the just concluded National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) exhibition held in Kamukuuzi, Mbarara Uganda from 26 – 28 March 2025. The three-day exhibition event  was guided by the theme “Challenges, Best Practices, and Strategies for Artificial Intelligence...
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25
Mar

Embracing Diversity: A Celebration of Cultural Awareness

By Feni ShannonMinister for Culture And ArtsUCU Kampala Campus guild government The Cultural Awareness Week is a time to celebrate diversity, traditions, and the heritage of various ethnic groups. It is also referred to as a week of cultural sensitivity. According to the National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC), cultural...
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UCU
20
Mar

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 Fulbright Scholar...
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UCU
20
Feb

“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, emphasized...
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19
Feb

UCU Adopts Competency-Based Curriculum, Phases Out Old System

Uganda Christian University (UCU) has announced that it is fully embracing the transition to competency – based education model.  According to Rev. Prof. John Mulindwa Kitayimbwa, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, this shift aims to produce graduates with practical, employable skills that meet the demands of the job...
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UCU
14
Feb

UCU Academic Leadership visits BBUC to strengthen Collaboration and Capacity Building.

A delegation from Uganda Christian University (UCU) Main Campus, led by Rev. Prof. John Kitayimbwa, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics, visited Bishop Barham University College (BBUC) in Kabale for a two-day engagement from February 6th to 7th, 2025. Accompanied by Prof. Angela Napakol, Director of Academic Affairs, and Mrs. Doreen...
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