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On the 24th of June 2025, the Acting President of the Republic of Botswana, Hon. Ndaba Gaolatlhe, officially received the refurbished and fully equipped Children's Operating Theatre at Princess Marina Hospital. This significant milestone was achieved through a collaborative effort between the… read more last updated on 27-06-2025
Ghanzi District Council is poised to sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Botswana (UB) following an address this week by UB Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, to the Full Council Meeting. read more last updated on 27-06-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Medical Students from the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health embarked on a Public Health Fieldwork in and around Serowe Communities as well as at SOS Children’s Village. The undertaking held from the 15th – 20th June 2025 sought to give students a community… read more last updated on 27-06-2025
University of Botswana (UB), Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris has revealed universities are vital engines of innovation playing crucial role in economic prosperity in modern age through research and fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems. read more last updated on 27-06-2025
Demonstrating strategic foresight in reshaping Botswana’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape, the University of Botswana (UB) has taken initiative by collaborating with Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) in launching the MIT Sandbox Pilot Programme, positioning itself as a central… read more last updated on 27-06-2025
The University of Botswana, Faculty of Business, hosted a three-day 6th International Conference on Business Growth and Innovation, themed “Navigating Dynamic Business Landscapes through Developing Sustainable and Innovative Strategies.” This significant event was taking place at the Library… read more last updated on 26-06-2025
The University Innovation Pod (UniPod), in collaboration with BSC Koolitus AS (BCS Digital Skills Academy) and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA), is pleased to announce the successful completion of the SMME Digitalisation Program, a significant milestone in advancing digital skills development… read more last updated on 26-06-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) has been encouraged to consider establishing a dedicated Gender Centre that would serve as a hub for research, teaching and community engagement on gender-related issues. read more last updated on 20-06-2025
The African Futures Research Leadership meeting brought together a group of scholars whose work continues to shape academic inquiry and innovation across disciplines. read more last updated on 20-06-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) Foundation has announced Standard Chartered Bank Botswana as the platinum sponsor of the upcoming 2025 UB Marathon, scheduled for 7th September. Standard Chartered Bank has committed P1 million to support the initiative. read more last updated on 20-06-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has said Botswana was well-positioned to export its mining expertise to the global arena, thanks to the internationally recognised mining degree programme offered by the University of Botswana. read more last updated on 18-06-2025
The University of Botswana (UB), in collaboration with the eMobility Project, participated at the Future of Mining Summit 2025 with the aim of supporting Botswana’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by developing local capacity in EV manufacturing, assembly and related services. read more last updated on 18-06-2025
Since 2013, students from the University of Botswana (UB) have been gaining hands-on business experience through a long-standing collaboration with Ohio University’s College of Business. read more last updated on 16-06-2025
Ukrainian Ambassador to Botswana, His Excellency Dr Oleksiy Syvak, visited the University of Botswana’s Okavango Research Institute (ORI) on the 11th of June 2025 to explore potential avenues for research collaboration between ORI and Ukrainian institutions. read more last updated on 13-06-2025
Deputy Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning, Professor Richard Tabulawa, has described the Chinese Bridge competence show as highly critical in building a communication bridge between Chinese and Botswana primary school students. read more last updated on 13-06-2025
The newly appointed Chairman of the University of Botswana (UB) Council, Dr Daniel Tau, on the 11th of June 2025 undertook a tour of the University’s facilities aimed at assessing how the infrastructure was being utilised besides identifying areas in need of maintenance or improvement. read more last updated on 13-06-2025
In a bid to support science communication interventions which remain a catalyst for research impact, the University of Botswana (UB) continued to actively participate in key discussions underscoring its commitment to regional cooperation and leveraging academic expertise for sustainable development. read more last updated on 11-06-2025
In a strategic collaboration aimed at preparing students for life beyond university, the Careers and Counseling Department partnered with Mascom Wireless to host a Youth Leadership and Mental Health Forum. This initiative was part of Mascom’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program 3… read more last updated on 10-06-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Department of Accounting and Finance launched a two-week workshop on the 5th June 2025 at Oasis Motel to enhance financial management expertise for senior public sector finance managers to promote efficiency, accountable, equitable and sustainable management of public… read more last updated on 10-06-2025
A delegation from the University of Botswana (UB) is currently attending the annual Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) Consortium Meeting, taking place from the 8th -11th of June 2025 in Lilongwe, Malawi. read more last updated on 10-06-2025