University News

It is that time of the year, again, when representatives of Uganda Christian University (UCU), take time off to celebrate the UCU Sunday. Today, Thursday, September 9, 2024, Uganda Christian University (UCU) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, has officially launched its annual UCU Sunday. The newly elected Alumni Executives, Church...Read More

Uganda Christian University (UCU) incoming Alumni Executive was sworn in today Thursday, September, 12, 2024, during a Community Worship session in Nkoyoyo Hall. The newly elected team, led by President-elect Mr. Emmanuel Wabwire, took a general oath and the oath of office pledging to serve diligently. The newly elected team...Read More

Today, Friday, 6, September, 2024, Uganda Christian University (UCU) has officially opened the doors to its new School of Journalism, Media, and Communication (JMC) building. The state-of-the-art facility was handed over to the school by the university’s leadership, led by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi and Mr. David Mugawe,...Read More

The Agriculture University of Athens (AUA) is visiting Uganda Christian University (UCU) Faculty of Agricultural Sciences under a bilateral agreement between the universities in an ERASMUS+ project over this week. A number of activities are planned to take place including and not limited to two  guest lectures on exploring epigenetics...Read More

With 66 postgraduate degree opportunities, Uganda Christian University (UCU) provides expanded academic and professional programs to students in Uganda and beyond. The university, which started in 1997 with master’s degree offerings since 2003, has 3,000 postgraduate alumni.  Although theory and practical application are important components of any curriculum, the UCU...Read More

By Irene Best NyapendiFor 13 years, the Words of Hope building at Uganda Christian University (UCU) has housed offices of journalism and communication studies on the Mukono campus.  From that yellow, storied building, faculty members experienced a bird’s-eye view of the university and surrounding hills. A disadvantage is that as...Read More

On Sunday 25, August, 2024, Christians gathered at St. Phillip’s Cathedral, Moroto to witness the consecration and enthronement of Rev. Ven. Micheal Chorey as the 5th Bishop of Karamoja Diocese. Rt Rev Michael Chorey succeeded Rt Rev Joseph Abura, who has served as Diocesan Bishop for the last 17 years....Read More

By Irene Best NyapendiAs the Uganda Airlines flight set off to Kenya from Entebbe Airport at 9:40 p.m. July 30, one particular passenger was on a seat for the first time. It was also Racheal Nantume. “Feeling the plane accelerate down the runway and take off was amazing,” Nantume said....Read More

Today, Thursday 22, August, 2024, Uganda Christian University (UCU) hosted a research dissemination event for the project “Olutindo” (meaning “The Bridge”). This project aims to promote sexual and reproductive health behavior change among teenage girls in Mukono district through strategic communication intervention. Prof. James Kiwanuka Tondo, the Principal Investigator presenting...Read More