Nov
The University of Botswana (UB) Student Representative Council (SRC) held its first-ever Parliamentary Sitting for the 2025/2026 academic year on the 7th of November, signalling a new era of structured debate and strengthened accountability in student governance. read more last updated on 17-11-2025
Sixteen (16) preschoolers graduated from the University of Botswana Child Development Laboratory (UBCDL), celebrating not only their progress to "big school" but also 25 years of shaping early childhood education at the University of Botswana (UB). read more last updated on 17-11-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Department of Family and Consumer Science students recently celebrated culinary talent by showcasing creativity, innovation and applied expertise during a Culinary Arts Skills Showcase at Block 247 on the 6th of November 2025. read more last updated on 12-11-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Careers and Counselling Centre Acting Director, Dr Gaorekwe Labane, has said the counselling centre has taken a proactive step towards empowering male student leaders through a thought provoking seminar aimed at addressing the diverse life challenges facing young men… read more last updated on 12-11-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Industrial Engineering Lecturer, Professor Kommula Parasuram, says the UB Industrial Engineers Association (UBIEA) annual gala dinner bridges the gap between industry, academia and students by encouraging connections that can lead to internships, mentorships and job… read more last updated on 12-11-2025
Final year Masters students in Oncology and Palliative Care at the University of Botswana (UB) led a Cancer Awareness Campaign on the 5th of November 2025 at Odi Matebeleng Village, educating the community and promoting early detection and prevention of cancer. read more last updated on 12-11-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) has underscored the critical role of higher education in preparing students for a rapidly evolving digital world. This emerged at the opening of the ACM Global Computing Education Conference 2025 at the Phakalane Convention Centre recently. read more last updated on 12-11-2025
University of Botswana (UB) researchers from the Department of Architecture and Planning have made the institution proud after winning two prestigious awards at the 3rd Southern African Regional Science Association (SARSA) International Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, recently. read more last updated on 11-11-2025
The University of Botswana (UB), in partnership with the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) and Princess Marina Hospital (PMH), on the 4th of November 2025, hosted renowned breast cancer researcher Dr Evelyn Jiagge as part of efforts to strengthen collaborative research initiatives. read more last updated on 10-11-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) welcomed a delegation from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) for a courtesy visit aimed at enhancing collaboration under the SASSCAL Task 303 initiative on 6th November 2025. read more last updated on 10-11-2025
University of Botswana (UB) and Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP) recently engaged to discuss how to advance research and training programmes despite global funding issues. The partnership has added to the growth of research and training of health professionals. read more last updated on 06-11-2025
Botswana’s circular economy story is taking centre stage in Berlin, Germany, where University of Botswana (UB) chemist, Mr Katlego Botshelo, is representing the country at the prestigious Falling Walls Science Summit. read more last updated on 06-11-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) reaffirmed its commitment to driving Botswana’s knowledge-based economy and industrial transformation during its “Innovation in Action” showcase hosted at the UNiPOD on the 3rd of November 2025. read more last updated on 05-11-2025
Preparations for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026, scheduled for May 2026, are underway, with the University of Botswana (UB) positioned as a key strategic partner. A delegation from the organising team visited the university to discuss areas of collaboration, resource sharing and… read more last updated on 04-11-2025
Japan’s artificial intelligence company, AIBOS, has expressed interest in collaborating with the University of Botswana’s (UB) UNIPOD to advance youth driven innovation and technology development in Botswana. read more last updated on 04-11-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) Living and Learning Communities (LLC) recently hosted a lively panel discussion under the theme “Roots Before Branches: Think–Thrive–Transform.” read more last updated on 04-11-2025
The Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana (CIUB), in collaboration with the Chinese Enterprises Association, recently hosted a cultural event titled “My Story with China” to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Botswana and China. read more last updated on 04-11-2025
The University of Botswana (UB) dominated the indoor games at the BOTESSA 2025 Championship, clinching multiple gold medals in Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess and Darts. read more last updated on 03-11-2025
University of Botswana (UB) Oncology and Palliative Care Lecturer, Dr Norman Swart, says palliative care enhances the quality of life of patients beyond cure by focusing on symptom management, emotional support and compassionate communication to help them cope with the challenges of serious illness. read more last updated on 03-11-2025