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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

Recent News

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

Guild President Kamara Onesmus Outlines His Vision for a More Responsive…

4 months 2 weeks ago

Participants who attended the workshop pose for a group photo with the Secretary General of Uganda Small Scale Industries Association

BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN INCLUSIVE TVET WORKSHOP UNDER THE RITE…

4 months 3 weeks ago

A Milestone in Biomedical Innovation: Yvonne Tusiimire’s PhD Defense Success

A Milestone in Biomedical Innovation: Yvonne Tusiimire’s PhD Defense…

4 months 3 weeks ago

Busitema Hosts Regional, European Teams for Social Innovation Training

Busitema Hosts Regional, European Teams for Social Innovation Training

4 months 3 weeks ago

Newly Elected 17th Guild President, Mr. Kamara Onesmus reciting the Oath as The University Legal Officer, Ms. Martha Apolot looks on

17th Guild Leaders Sworn In Amid Calls for Integrity and Dialogue

5 months ago

Science and Technology Secretariat–OP Applauds Busitema University’s Innovation Progress During Monitoring Exercise

Science and Technology Secretariat–OP Applauds Busitema University’s…

5 months ago

Representatives from Absa Bank, NSSF, and AI Studio Uganda join staff and students of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology for a group photo during the Expo

Busitema University Hosts AI Expo, Linking Students to Industry…

5 months 2 weeks ago

State Minister for Higher Education, Dr. J.C. Muyingo, tours the Busitema University exhibition stall, engaging with students and exploring their innovative projects.

Busitema Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations at the 16th Higher Education…

5 months 3 weeks ago

Busitema University hosts 4th Annual Academic Careers Fair, Inspires Students embrace Skills and Innovation

Busitema University hosts 4th Annual Academic Careers Fair, Inspires…

5 months 3 weeks ago

Featured

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

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. Sophia Acon

3 Jun 2026 09:12 EAT

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

Busitema University and Partners Advance Waste to Wealth Innovation

2 Jun 2026 11:20 EAT

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

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

30 May 2026 19:02 EAT

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 Approaches to Information Seeking and Use Behaviour Patterns Among South Sudanese Refugees

29 May 2026 09:28 EAT

Dr. Geoffrey Lubadde Officially Takes Over as Dean of FAAS

Dr. Geoffrey Lubadde Officially Takes Over as Dean of FAAS

16 May 2026 08:47 EAT

Busitema University Strengthens Ties with Tsinghua University in Public Health and Research Exchange

15 May 2026 17:19 EAT

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

8 May 2026 21:16 EAT

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

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

7 May 2026 12:18 EAT