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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

Members of Busitema University Management pose for a group photograph during the two-day retreat at Mbale Resort Hotel on 2 September 2026

Busitema Sharpens Focus on Results, Accountability and Institutional Impact

Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako addresses members of Busitema University Top Management during the two-day Top Management Retreat at Mbale Resort Hotel on 2 September 2026.

Prof. Waako Challenges Management to Keep Pace with Busitema’s Growth

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

17 Sep 2026 18:57 EAT

Researchers from Six Universities Explore Data-Driven Approaches to Malaria Control

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

Guild President Kamara Onesmus Outlines His Vision for a More Responsive and Inclusive Busitema University

7 May 2026 12:18 EEST

Guild President Kamara Onesmus Outlines His Vision for a More Responsive and Inclusive Busitema University

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 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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JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (JOOUST)’s Post

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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.…

3 months 2 weeks ago

Participants and stakeholders of the Waste to WealthWorkshop pose for a group photograph

Busitema University and Partners Advance Waste to Wealth Innovation

3 months 2 weeks ago

Busitema University Library Deploys Online-Accessible Learning Hubs Across All Campus Libraries

Busitema University Library Deploys Online-Accessible Learning Hubs Across…

3 months 3 weeks ago

Information Behaviour of Refugees in North Western Uganda: Examining Approaches to Information Seeking and Use Behaviour Patterns Among South Sudanese Refugees

Information Behaviour of Refugees in North Western Uganda: Examining…

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Dr. Geoffrey Lubadde Officially Takes Over as Dean of FAAS

Dr. Geoffrey Lubadde Officially Takes Over as Dean of FAAS

4 months ago

Busitema University Strengthens Ties with Tsinghua University in Public…

4 months ago

Prof. Paul Waako, receiving a gift from representatives of FAWE and Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education during the HEAP benchmarking visit

ZIMBABWE DELEGATION BENCHMARKS ON HEAP AT BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY

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Busitema Guild Leaders Join National Conference on Student Welfare, Leadership and Campus Safety

17 Sep 2026 17:39 EAT

Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

17 Sep 2026 16:36 EAT

Chess Team Secures Bronze at the 12th All-Africa University Games in Egypt

17 Sep 2026 13:30 EAT

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

17 Sep 2026 10:23 EAT

Busitema Guild President Opens Talks with FAWE Uganda on Student Mental Health and Accommodation

9 Sep 2026 11:32 EAT

Busitema University Joins 10-University Initiative to Expand Women’s Pathways into STEM Teaching

29 Aug 2026 11:05 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

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 Partnership with Kibabii University

17 Jul 2026 16:41 EAT

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 Efficient Governance and Resource Mobilisation

9 Jul 2026 09:53 EAT

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

Busitema University to Anchor Eastern Uganda Innovation Hub Under National Start-up Initiative

1 Jul 2026 09:16 EAT

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's Green Manufacturing

29 Jun 2026 07:42 EAT

IUCEA officials and Busitema University staff during an assessment visit

Busitema University Moves Closer to Launching KfW-Supported STEM Master's Programmes

18 Jun 2026 07:51 EAT

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 Innovation and Change

14 Jun 2026 10:12 EAT

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 Cadmium Telluride Greenhouse for Sustainable Tomato Production in Uganda

11 Jun 2026 15:11 EAT

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (JOOUST)’s Post

8 Jun 2026 17:27 EAT