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Busitema University quiz team members Innocent Walimbwa, Alex Debongo, Aggrey Joshua Sikoria and Mercy Ashaba represented the University in the Ultimate University Quiz Season Four, securing a 330–270 win to advance to the quarter-finals.

Busitema University books place in Ultimate University Quiz quarter-finals

IEEE Workshop Equips Students with Practical Skills in Emerging Technologies

IEEE Workshop Equips Students with Practical Skills in Emerging Technologies

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Education & Agriculture

10 Sep 2026 10:35 EAT

What India’s Small AI Could Mean for Agricultural Research at Busitema University

Gulasal and her mother-in-law Sanobar inspect raspberries on their family plot in Usmonobod village. Photo credit: World Bank.

9 Sep 2026 17:14 EEST

Reliable Water, Better Harvests: Why Irrigation Research Matters

Photo credit: World Bank Group

9 Sep 2026 16:34 EEST

AgriConnect’s First Year Offers a Wider View of What Farmers Need to Succeed

Photo by Dextra Group/ World bank

9 Sep 2026 15:22 EEST

IFC Investment Experience Offers Lessons for Taking Busitema Research Beyond the University

Busitema University Leads Teacher Training on Activity-Based Learning at St. Paul High School

3 Jan 2025 11:34 EET

Busitema University Leads Teacher Training on Activity-Based Learning at St. Paul High School

Research

2 Oct 2026 16:09 EAT

Busitema Researcher Presents Cross-Region Study on Crop Disease AI at EUVIP 2026

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

17 Sep 2026 10:23 EEST

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Busitema University Joins National Cleaning Day Drive Across All Campuses

27 Aug 2026 14:56 EEST

Busitema University Joins National Cleaning Day Drive Across All Campuses

Chief Security Officer, SSP Syamutsangira Simon, addresses the meeting as the Guild President and Operating Commissioner follow the proceedings

15 Aug 2026 11:33 EEST

Student Safety Takes Centre Stage as Security Teams Engage Guild Leaders Ahead of New Semester

14TH GRADUATION CEREMONY

The 19th University games editions

13th Graduation Ceremony of Busitema University

Busitema University Profile

Busitema University Nursing Students Association Finalists'Dinner

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Busitema University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Paul Waako, plants a commemorative tree at Kibabii University, symbolising the growing partnership between the two institutions

Busitema University Deepens Regional Collaboration Through Strategic…

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The Vice Chancellor symbolically hands over a file to Dr. Gregory Tweheyo, signifying his official assumption of office.

Dr. Gregory Tweheyo Takes Office as Busitema University Secretary, Pledges…

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Participants pose for a group photo after the ABCD Portal Workshop.

Busitema University to Anchor Eastern Uganda Innovation Hub Under National…

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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Paul Waako addressing University Council, Management, Staff & some students during the reception of the equipment at Main campus

Advanced Textile Technology Arrives at Busitema University to Power Uganda…

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IUCEA officials and Busitema University staff during an assessment visit

Busitema University Moves Closer to Launching KfW-Supported STEM Master…

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University leaders and staff who attended the Leadership Training Workshop pose for a group photograph with Prof. Wasswa Balunywa

Leadership Capacity Strengthened Through Transformative Training on…

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Busitema University Researchers Develop Solar-Powered Smart Integrated Cadmium Telluride Greenhouse for Sustainable Tomato Production in Uganda

Busitema University Researchers Develop Solar-Powered Smart Integrated…

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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Paul Waako, accompanied by the Deputy Vice Chancellors, joins Mrs. Sophia Acon in cutting a cake during her farewell ceremony

From Pioneer Dean to a Lasting Legacy: Busitema University Honours Mrs.…

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Featured

IEEE Workshop Equips Students with Practical Skills in Emerging Technologies

23 Oct 2026 15:50 EAT

Busitema University Secures Two Bronze Medals at All-Africa University Games in Egypt

22 Oct 2026 14:01 EAT

Busitema University Calls for Results-Driven Budgeting for FY 2027/2028

15 Oct 2026 08:56 EAT

Busitema University Launches New Service Delivery Standards to Improve Services Across Its Campuses

5 Oct 2026 09:01 EAT

Busitema University Benchmarks ICT Systems to Guide Future Investment

25 Sep 2026 09:43 EAT

Busitema University Principal Institutional Advancement Officer Selected for U.S. Leadership Programme on Strategic University Partnerships

24 Sep 2026 18:41 EAT

Health and Medicine

Officials from Busitema University and Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College during activities marking the China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop at Busitema University.

Busitema Officially Launches China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop Training Programme for First Cohort of 36 Students

16 Sep 2026 11:53 EAT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

17 Aug 2026 17:22 EAT

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

17 Aug 2026 16:54 EAT

Busitema University Renews Strategic Partnership with the International Institute of Health Sciences

Busitema University Renews Strategic Partnership with the International Institute of Health Sciences

11 Jun 2025 11:40 EAT

Latest News

Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako, members of Top Management and project leaders pose for a group photograph in front of the University Administrative Block following the engagement.

Busitema University Reviews Progress of Innovative Projects, Charts Path for Next Phase

15 Aug 2026 09:10 EAT

Busitema University Secures Two Programmes Under IUCEA-KfW Scholarship Programme Phase II

Busitema University Secures Two Programmes Under IUCEA-KfW Scholarship Programme Phase II

14 Aug 2026 16:15 EAT

Participants take part in a practical outdoor session on solar installation under the guidance of the trainers

Busitema University Powers Uganda's Green Energy Future Through International Solar Training

3 Aug 2026 15:13 EAT

Dr. Samuel Baker Obakiro, receives his certificate upon completing the 2026 AAAS–TWAS Science Diplomacy Course in Trieste, Italy

Busitema University's Dr. Samuel Baker Obakiro Represents Uganda at Prestigious AAAS-TWAS Science Diplomacy Workshop

31 Jul 2026 12:34 EAT

Marine Police officers and Busitema University staff pose for a group photograph after discussions on a proposed partnership to advance maritime education and training

Busitema University, Marine Police Explore Strategic Partnership to Advance Uganda's Maritime Sector

22 Jul 2026 14:51 EAT

Participants at the 9th HERS-East Africa Leadership Academy pose for a group photograph during the regional leadership programme hosted by Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST).

Busitema University Strengthens Women's Leadership Capacity Through Regional HERS-East Africa Academy

20 Jul 2026 15:29 EAT

Ten Schools, One Hundred Children, and the Question of Who Helps When the Teacher Can't

Ten Schools, One Hundred Children, and the Question of Who Helps When the Teacher Can't

20 Jul 2026 11:26 EAT

Busitema University Librarian Co-Authors New Model for Understanding How People Really Search

Busitema University Librarian Co-Authors New Model for Understanding How People Really Search

20 Jul 2026 09:25 EAT