The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has raised concerns over recent developments at Makerere University, where a letter from Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe triggered an investigation into a law exam question touching on current political events. In a bold statement, ULS President Bernard Oundo emphasized the importance of academic freedom, a […]
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The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) is advocating for a substantial increase in its 2024/25 budget to address crucial needs, including examiner welfare and the facilitation of school takeovers by communities and NGOs. With only Shs10.2 billion allocated in the budget, UNEB faces a significant shortfall of Shs16.7 billion, hindering […]
As the first term of 2024 draws to a close, the Ministry of Education and Sports issues a stern warning against educational institutions engaging students in teaching and coaching activities during the upcoming holidays. Commencing on February 5 and concluding on Friday, May 2, the first term allows only one […]
Amidst cheers and accolades, King Ceasor University basks in the glow of success as the Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs. Janet Museveni, showers praise on the institution’s unwavering commitment to educational excellence, especially in the realm of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). At the university’s recent graduation ceremony, […]
Laurean Rugambwa Rugyendo, a Senior Two student, is set to lead a team of seven talented teenagers from Young Engineers Uganda to the highly anticipated Vex Robotics World Championship 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Hailing from various schools across Kampala, these young minds are gearing up for a two-week showdown commencing […]
Makerere University’s annual MakRun is set to return on August 18th, 2024, under the theme “Run for Students with Disabilities,” with a noble mission to raise funds for the construction of a cutting-edge Students’ Centre and Disability Support Unit. State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, applauded the […]
Speaker Anita Among has called on the Ministry of Education and Sports to explain the circumstances around Ignatius Koomu’s decision to administer a mock PLE exam to teachers, following the Ministry’s initial silence on the issue in March 2024. Allan Mayanja, MP for Nakaseke Central, expressed concern over the Ministry’s […]
In a bid to address the glaring disparities in student visa approvals, education and immigration advocates are rallying for reforms as African students face disproportionately high denial rates when seeking to study in the United States. A report by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, released in July […]
Uganda is gearing up for its sixth national population and housing census, scheduled to take place from May 10 to May 20. In response to this significant event, Makerere University has made adjustments to its academic calendar, pushing back the start of its second semester. In a circular dated April […]