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November

Nov

The University of Botswana (UB) Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation has underscored the importance of physical fitness and mental wellbeing through its recently held UB Fitness Night Out, an initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among students and members of the public.  read more
last updated on 09-11-2026
The Department of Critical Care Nursing, through the Master of Nursing Science in Oncology and Palliative Care students from the University of Botswana (UB), conducted a community outreach project in Molepolole (Boribamo UCCSA) on the 7th of November 2026 under the theme, “Healthier Community,…  read more
last updated on 09-11-2026
Master of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students from the University of Botswana (UB) recently embarked on a Breast Cancer Awareness and Health Education Campaign at Ikageng Junior Secondary School themed “know your body, understand the changes, protect your health.”  read more
last updated on 09-11-2026
The rising cost of accessing scholarly research remains a significant challenge for universities, researchers and students worldwide. Against this backdrop, the University of Botswana (UB) commemorated Open Access Day on 27 October 2026 under the theme “The Cost of Knowledge”, bringing together…  read more
last updated on 09-11-2026
Students from the University of Botswana’s Department of Special and Inclusive Education have taken their commitment to community service beyond the classroom, organising a charity hike up Kgale Hill to raise funds for a Form One learner battling end-stage kidney disease.  read more
last updated on 09-11-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) Department of Archaeology and Museum Studies on the 5th of November 2026 received a (coprolite specimen) fossil donated by the Armstrong family, marking the return of an archaeological specimen that was first brought to the University approximately 20 years ago.  read more
last updated on 09-11-2026
Botswana’s efforts to modernise healthcare delivery could benefit from greater use of data analytics, predictive modelling and integrated digital health systems, an approach explored at a University of Botswana (UB) scientific discussion on Health Intelligence Centres  read more
last updated on 09-11-2026
Strengthening governance arrangements, improving institutional coordination and ensuring sustainable healthcare financing are critical to translating Botswana’s health policy commitments into better services for citizens, University of Botswana (UB) academic, Dr Thabo Lucas Seleke, has advised…  read more
last updated on 06-11-2026
The University of Botswana's Department of Professional Education and Development (DPED) continues to demonstrate its commitment to transforming workplaces through professional capacity building, skills enhancement and the delivery of high-quality, industry-responsive training.  read more
last updated on 04-11-2026
Stronger partnerships, coordinated advocacy and effective enforcement are emerging as important requirements in efforts to strengthen tobacco control in Botswana as efforts to implement regulations under the Tobacco Control Act, 2021 get underway.  read more
last updated on 04-11-2026
October

Oct

Leaving her home in Seychelles to pursue higher education in Botswana, Ms Karen Hilary Ernesta has turned a childhood ambition into an outstanding academic achievement, graduating from the University of Botswana (UB) with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a perfect cumulative grade point average (…  read more
last updated on 21-10-2026
The Okavango Research Institute (ORI) is celebrating five (5) postgraduate graduates in Natural Resources Management at the University of Botswana’s (UB) 44th Graduation Ceremonies. The achievement highlights the Institute’s contribution to scientific research and sustainable management of natural…  read more
last updated on 21-10-2026
Twenty-two students with disabilities will join the 4,059 graduands at the University of Botswana’s (UB) 44th Graduation Ceremonies, taking place from 21st to 23rd of October 2026 at the UB Campus Indoor Sports Centre. Graduating from across the University’s faculties, their success highlights the…  read more
last updated on 20-10-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) will confer PhD/Doctoral, MPhil, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates on 4,059 graduands during its 44th Graduation Ceremonies scheduled for the 21st to the 23rd of October 2026 at the UB Campus Indoor Sports Centre.  read more
last updated on 20-10-2026
Higher education institutions have been challenged to rethink how they plan, fund and maintain campus infrastructure with a warning that buildings without sustainable maintenance strategies risk undermining the quality of education they were meant to support.  read more
last updated on 17-10-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) has placed energy security and resilient campus infrastructure at the centre of discussions on the future of higher education, drawing attention to the role of sustainable investment in keeping universities operational amid growing financial, infrastructure and…  read more
last updated on 16-10-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) has challenged its future doctors and pharmacists to place patient welfare, professional accountability and compassion at the centre of their practice as they begin the journey towards careers in healthcare.  read more
last updated on 16-10-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) has joined six (6) universities from Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe in establishing a regional academic consortium to strengthen collaborative research, education and conservation across the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA).  read more
last updated on 15-10-2026
The Campus Indoor Sports Centre (Arena) at the University of Botswana came alive on the 10th October 2026 as athletes, coaches and sports enthusiasts gathered for the 5th University of Botswana (UB) Taekwondo Open Championship.  read more
last updated on 14-10-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) is supporting efforts to increase the visibility of Setswana and other African languages online through a collaborative initiative to document and share indigenous knowledge with a global audience.  read more
last updated on 15-10-2026

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