Education

President Yoweri Museveni showed optimism in the future of Uganda’s science and technology, citing developments achieved by Makerere University.

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has called upon government to increase the funding for public universities to cater for research as a way of creating and increasing expertise in Uganda.

Prince V's Charity Initiative founder Vianey Sserubambula, aka Prince V has written a book titled The 300 Quotes on Starting to Live Again, based on life experiences.

Vice President Jessica Alupo addressed the UN summit on Education highlighting various strides made by the Government of Uganda in transforming the education sector. 

Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Foreign Affairs want government to compile and publish lists of all Ugandans studying abroad.

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the time for the 2022 national exams, showing that the exams will commence on October 14, with the briefing of UCE candidates.

UCE, which is the first series of examinations to be conducted, will run until November 18.

Victoria University is now chartered, The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) Executive Director Prof. Mary Okwakol said in a Tuesday statement.

According to the statement, President Yoweri Museveni signed the university's charter on July 31.

Makerere University alumni, students and the administration on Friday evening thronged the institution's Freedom Square to look back on the academic and socio-economic marks the university has imprinted in its 100 years of existence.

Nile Breweries Limited on Thursday supported Makerere University’s Alumni Homecoming Dinner by offering 100 Crates of beer that will be imbibed at the event today organized by Makerere University in celebration of 100 years of its existence. 

The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) during the 30th meeting held on March 31 approved Tourism and Hospitality Programmes to be supported under the Students' Loan Scheme.