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September

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The University of Botswana (UB) joined health professionals, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders from across Africa and beyond at the 9th World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) Africa Region Conference, held at the Gaborone International Convention Centre on the 10th and 11th of…  read more
last updated on 16-09-2026
The University of Botswana’s (UB) Department of Professional Education and Development (DPED) has stepped up preparations for prospective candidates seeking admission to the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point.  read more
last updated on 16-09-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) through the Department of Professional Education and Development (DPED is delivering a Rapid Skills Training Programme for eight (8) selected Botswana Defence Force (BDF) candidate officers over a two-month period ahead of their military training scheduled to take…  read more
last updated on 10-09-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) Marathon marked its fifth anniversary in style on Sunday (6th September 2026), bringing together thousands of runners, members of the University community, corporate partners and members of the public in a celebration that also formed part of the build-up to Botswana…  read more
last updated on 07-09-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) is positioning itself at the forefront of an ambitious global skills development initiative expected to equip thousands of young people with competencies needed for the rapidly evolving digital economy.  read more
last updated on 07-09-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) held a colorful send-off ceremony on the 3rd of September 2026, at the Admin Block Committee Room 306 to bid farewell to Team UB as they prepare to represent the institution and the nation at the 12th Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) Africa University…  read more
last updated on 07-09-2026
As Botswana builds a knowledge-driven economy, the University of Botswana is transforming into a High-Performance Organisation, redefining how higher education contributes to national development.  read more
last updated on 01-09-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) on the 31st of August 2026 successfully hosted the 2026/2027 Academic Year Technology Exhibition, an initiative geared towards promoting student innovation, entrepreneurship and stronger engagement between academia and the technology industry.  read more
last updated on 01-09-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) Social Work Society hosted an induction ceremony for first-year Social Work students on the 27th of August 2026 at the Student Centre under the theme, “Igniting Hope, Becoming Agents of Change.”  read more
last updated on 01-09-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) are exploring opportunities to strengthen Botswana’s creative industries by building local capacity to take cultural content into digital markets and unlock greater economic value for…  read more
last updated on 01-09-2026
August

Aug

The University of Botswana (UB) and The University of the West Indies (UWI) have reaffirmed their commitment to turning their existing partnership into tangible collaboration, with both institutions identifying research, innovation, human capital development and industry engagement as key areas for…  read more
last updated on 24-08-2026
Halfway Toyota Chief Executive Officer, Mr Riaan Grobler, has been announced as the Patron of the 2026 University of Botswana (UB) Marathon, strengthening the partnership between the University and the private sector in advancing sport, health, education and community development.  read more
last updated on 21-08-2026
Halfway Toyota has strengthened its support for the 2026 University of Botswana (UB) Marathon by sponsoring logistics vehicles to support the organisation and delivery of the event.  read more
last updated on 17-08-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) and three other public universities have formalised a partnership to strengthen public procurement, share best practices and leverage collective resources.  read more
last updated on 13-08-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) and Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund) have continued to strengthen their collaboration through a stakeholder engagement initiative aimed at educating students on transition and rehabilitation of learners with disabilities.  read more
last updated on 12-08-2026
University of Botswana scholars contribute to global conversations on ethical AI, research governance and health equity at the World Congress of Bioethics.  read more
last updated on 11-08-2026
The next generation of African leaders is learning to lead not only through what they know but through how effectively they communicate, debate and engage with the world around them.  read more
last updated on 11-08-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) recently joined stakeholders from across the country at the launch of the 2026 Month of Science, asserting its commitment to promoting science, technology, innovation and research as key drivers of a knowledge economy.  read more
last updated on 11-08-2026
Religion and spirituality continue to shape Africa’s social, cultural and political landscape, influencing identity, gender relations, community life, healing practices and the way individuals and communities exercise agency.  read more
last updated on 11-08-2026
The Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation under the Student Life and Experience Department recently hosted the fourth edition of the UB Open Badminton Championships at the UB Campus Indoor Sports Centre.  read more
last updated on 11-08-2026

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