University News

In the bustling streets of the Kyebando suburb of Kampala, and under the nurturing gaze of his parents, Mr. Deruku Luiji and Mrs. Asumpta Peace, Candia Godwin Ivan’s journey into the world of medicine began.  Born in Arua, Uganda, Candia’s early experiences in life were marked by a profound loss...Read More

By Irene Best Nyapendi Fulbright Specialist Scholar, Dr. Afia S. Zakiya, is leading a team charged with establishing the Kodwo E. And E. Maxine Ankrah Center for African Diaspora at Uganda Christian University (UCU). The center, under the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies, will promote the study of the African Diaspora, defined as...Read More

Dear Sir/Madam,The Second Part of the Twenty Fourth Congregation of Uganda Christian University for thepurpose of conferment of Degrees and awarding Diplomas will take place at the Main Campuson Friday, 13th October 2023.Your eligibility for graduation at this ceremony depends on the following:(1) Clearance by Wednesday, 4th October 2023 with...Read More

By Pauline LubaWhen Joshua Okoth was asked about his favorite swimming style, he stared into the sky and, without any hesitation, said: “Freestyle.” He explained further, his choice: “It’s for yourself.”  Okoth was ushered into swimming first as a pastime. He was 12 years old when he went swimming with...Read More

By Yasiri J. KasangoWilson Wanyama, an alumnus of Uganda Christian University (UCU), has long had a desire to be a social entrepreneur. In 2021, when he learned of an undergraduate program known as Bachelor of Development and Social Entrepreneurship, he saw a chance to bump up his dream. After Bukede...Read More

By Kefa SenogaYohana Eyob Ghebrekristos always held the notion that her dream would not become a reality through magic, but rather, by sweat, determination and hard work. She has had dreams of a career in dental surgery.  She is one of nine pioneer students of Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Uganda...Read More

By Kefa SenogaIn a bid to instill a positive attitude towards entrepreneurship among students, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Business (SoB) has introduced an International Entrepreneurship Summer Camp to understand what it means to do business in Uganda.  According to Aston Aryamanya, one of the coordinators of the...Read More

By Irene Best NyapendiStudying a course for five years is not for the faint hearted. The 23-year-old Beatrice Birungi is one of the 45 tenacious students who pioneered the grueling Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery training at Uganda Christian University (UCU), completing it this year. Birungi was overjoyed as she...Read More

By Kefa SenogaWhen 33 student athletes from 10 Ugandan universities met in July to flag off participants to a global sports competition, one of the items on the agenda was to select the team captain. The athletes were heading to China’s Chengdu city to compete with students from more than...Read More