University News

UCU
25
Apr

UCU students flagged off to Turkey-based Aksaray University for exchange study

Uganda Christian University (UCU) Faculty of Engineering, Design, and Technology (FEDT) has flagged off three students for an exchange program at Aksaray University in Turkey. Rodney Hannington Ssebuliba, Sandra Ssebagala, and Faith Wanadi Angeango will benefit from the exchange programme over a period of two-months. Miria Frances Agunyo, the Dean of FEDT,...
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UCU
25
Apr

UCU advice for internships, work

For many university courses, students are expected to engage in  internships or have work placements as one requirement for the award of their degree. Pauline Luba of the UCU School of Journalism gleaned information from  some key university staff, an employer/alum and two students to learn how students should conduct themselves in...
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24
Apr

UCU Cardinals Set to Participate in the East African University Games

Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) football team, known as the Cardinals, recently finished as first runners-up in the University Football League (UFL) season 2023/2024. This impressive feat not only confirms their reputation as one of the top contenders but also earns them a place in the upcoming East African University Games,...
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UCU
24
Apr

PICTORIAL: UCU to start Coffee Club, hosts UCDA officials to train student Coffee barristers

Uganda Christian University (UCU) students have started a Coffee Club and hub to promote the culture of coffee drinking. The effort has been possible with the support of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) whose officials paid a visit to the UCU Incubation Hub, on April 22, 2024. The UCDA...
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UCU
24
Apr

‘We only treat… it’s God who heals’

By Irene Best NyapendiThe first time Victoria Nantambi had a ward round, she was with a team of three other nurses. Together, they were entrusted with the task of treating an elderly woman who was suffering from a lung infection. The woman also had an open ulcer. Although this was...
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UCU
22
Apr

Amoit: From daddy’s to the world’s engineer

By Kefa SenogaLong ago, when a television set malfunctioned at the home of Okolong Charles, his daughter, Faith Codrine Amoit, embarked on a mission to repair it. Although she did not get it to perform its function again, Okolong was convinced his daughter would perform well in an engineering career. ...
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UCU
17
Apr

UCU student balances job opportunity and studies

By Irene Best NyapendiIt began with a simple stroll around the bazaar grounds at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Derrick Matovu, a School of Business student, was there to see the latest trends within the exhibitors. That casual trip to the bazaar last year provided Matovu an unexpected opportunity. He was...
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Sustainable Development Goals publication
16
Apr

UCU Professor Omona and 3 Scholars from Kenya and Zimbabwe Co-author Remarkable Publication in Sustainable Development Goals Series

The themes in this book are approached from diverse disciplinary and methodological angles to cover four main aspects: first, to probe the potential role of religion in Africa in accelerating the achievement of these two Sustainable Development Goals.
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UCU
15
Apr

UCU researchers seek to multiply bamboo production for more benefits

By Pauline LubaMicropropagation refers to the growing of plants in closed vessels that contain culture media with nutrients and growth regulators. Since the plants are grown in glass, they are described as in vitro, as opposed to in vivo plants that are grown in soil.   Knowing the multiple benefits and uses of the bamboo...
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