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September

Sep

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
July

Jul

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) is seeking to deepen its long-standing partnership with the University of Botswana (UB) by expanding collaboration in research, innovation and advanced human capital development to strengthen the country's defence capability.  read more
last updated on 30-07-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) has announced two fully funded scholarships for members of the Kengalogile family in honour of the late Mr Piet Rakeeku Kengalogile and Mrs Yarubi Piet Kengalogile.  read more
last updated on 28-07-2026
The Minister of Higher Education, Hon Prince Maele, has urged the University of Botswana (UB) to put up a proposal for the upgrading of research infrastructure at the Okavango Research Institute (ORI) following a tour of the Institute's facilities in Maun on the 25th of July 2026.  read more
last updated on 27-07-2026
The enduring legacy of the late Mr Piet Rakeeku Kengalogile and Mrs Yarubi Piet Kengalogile was celebrated on the 25th of July 2026 when the University of Botswana (UB) unveiled their tombstones at the Okavango Research Institute (ORI) in Sexaxa, Maun.  read more
last updated on 27-07-2026
Minister of International Relations, Dr Phenyo Butale, has commended the University of Botswana (UB) for its growing contribution to peacebuilding and regional diplomacy, describing the institution as an important partner in advancing dialogue on the African Union (AU)-led peace process in the…  read more
last updated on 26-07-2026
The University of Botswana (UB) has signalled its readiness to become an active partner in advancing sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leveraging its expertise in research, policy analysis, leadership development and civic engagement to support African Union (AU)-led…  read more
last updated on 26-07-2026

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