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August

Aug

A call for universities to lead peacebuilding efforts and embed forgiveness and reconciliation into education was at the heart of a powerful presentation delivered by Professor Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, Chairman of the Gurunanak Nishkam Sevak Jatha, Birmingham, United Kingdom, at the…  read more
last updated on 11-08-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) recently hosted the Director General for Careers and Further Education at the Seychelles Ministry of Education, Ms Françoise Mein, for a meeting that reaffirmed and strengthened the long-standing academic partnership between the two institutions.  read more
last updated on 11-08-2025
The Curiosity Cube, a mobile science laboratory and the first of its kind in Africa, continues to draw enthusiastic young minds as more primary schools visit the University of Botswana (UB) campus.  read more
last updated on 07-08-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Deputy Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning, Professor Richard Tabulawa, has encouraged new students to focus on their studies and make full use of available expertise and resources in order to succeed academically.  read more
last updated on 07-08-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) is seeking to deepen its collaboration with Germany to address socio-economic challenges, enhance technical and vocational education as well as invigorate campus life through arts and culture.  read more
last updated on 05-08-2025
As part of their Global Economic Community Engagement, MERCK - a leading science and technology company based in Germany - has partnered with the University of Botswana (UB) to bring the much-anticipated Curiosity Cube to local learners. The mobile science lab will be active from the 1st – 9th of…  read more
last updated on 05-08-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has urged universities in Botswana to be impactful in carrying out research and innovation in order to improve the agricultural sector.  read more
last updated on 02-08-2025
July

Jul

The 2025 University of Botswana (UB) Degree Show delivered a powerful statement on the future of design and innovation in Botswana, firmly challenging the status quo on empowerment of young graduates particularly women in a traditionally male-dominated industry.  read more
last updated on 31-07-2025
University of Botswana (UB) and Techsol Training Services (TechsolTS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 30th of July 2025 at UB to formalise their collaboration in key areas such as joint research projects, staff and student training, student attachments and seminar presentations.  read more
last updated on 31-07-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) Judo Club has once again showcased its growing strength in regional martial arts, earning a gold and a silver medal at the 2025 South African Open Judo Championships, held at the University of Pretoria, South Africa recently.  read more
last updated on 30-07-2025
Innovation, purpose, and a passion for community-driven design converged in a defining moment at the 2025 University of Botswana (UB) Degree Show, where Wame Shaun Mokalake emerged the top winner. His ingenuity earned him not only top honours but also a prestigious postgraduate scholarship awarded…  read more
last updated on 30-07-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Faculty of Health Sciences Acting Deputy Dean, Professor Nthabiseng Phaladze, has warned that the low uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in Botswana posed a significant risk of rising new HIV infections.  read more
last updated on 29-07-2025
University of Botswana’s innovation and entrepreneurship hub, UNiPOD, recently launched its much anticipated Unleash Hackathon Incubation phase with resounding success. Over the course of an intense and collaborative week, six teams of aspiring student entrepreneurs participated in an intensive two…  read more
last updated on 29-07-2025
Communication is emerging as a powerful tool for governance and corporate transparency in Botswana, speakers said at the University of Botswana’s (UB) 5th International Conference on Academic and Professional Communication this week.  read more
last updated on 25-07-2025
The Fifth International Conference on Academic and Professional Communication (ICAPC) took a lively turn with its much-anticipated Cultural Night, blending scholarly exchange with a dynamic celebration of global cultures.  read more
last updated on 18-07-2025
University of Botswana’s Department of Communication and Study Skills Unit successfully hosted the Fifth International Conference on Academic and Professional Communication (ICAPC) which took place at the University Library Auditorium from the 16th-18th July 2025.  read more
last updated on 18-07-2025
University of Botswana (UB), in collaboration with Berlin-based Falling Walls Foundation in Germany, officially launched the Falling Walls Lab at the University Innovation Pod (UNIPOD) on Tuesday.  read more
last updated on 18-07-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) will offer scholarships to high-performing students from Dukwi Refugee Camp as part of its continued commitment to social responsibility and inclusive education.  read more
last updated on 16-07-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) has expressed its commitment to spearheading national efforts to protect Botswana’s rich yet increasingly threatened cultural heritage.  read more
last updated on 16-07-2025
University of Botswana (UB) has partnered with Gaborone City Council (GCC) to address long-standing operational and environmental challenges at Gamodubu Regional Landfill. The partnership is part of the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities (EPIC) programme, an initiative that…  read more
last updated on 16-07-2025

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