Chair of the Afrospectives, a Global Africa Initiative, Dr Ali Moussa Iye, has underscored the need to rewrite African stories to counter Eurocentric biases and oversimplified narratives which have led to widespread misunderstandings about Africa.

The University of Botswana (UB) Office of International Education and Partnerships recently organised an interactive DAAD Study and Research Opportunities Information Session for prospective applicants wishing to study or conduct research with German institutions of higher learning.

Four University of Botswana (UB) Industrial Design and Technology students in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology proved to be a cut above the rest after they emerged victorious at the World Intellectual Property (IP) Day Botswana Innovation Competitions held at Ba Isago University on the 26th of April 2024.

University of Botswana (UB) Rhinos Rugby Club unveiled new kits for both its men's and women's teams at the UB Indoor Sports Arena on 19th April 2024. Elite Physiotherapy Clinic has sponsored the men’s kit while Major Muscle and Fitness sponsored the women's team kit.

In the quest to tackle the Non – Communicable Diseases (NCDs), the University of Botswana (UB) School of Nursing students recently embarked on a community outreach initiative at the Block 8 Customary Court in Gaborone. This was part of of their undergraduate community health nursing course.

The University of Botswana (UB) Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) hosted its annual World Theatre Day on recently to showcase its visual arts and performance. The event featured various performances by VAPA students and UB alumni, including musicals, monologues, play readings, poetry and storytelling. Further, the event featured reading of the World Theatre Day message by Jon Fosse in English, French, Sekgalagadi, and Setswana.

Two University of Botswana (UB) academics, Professor Thapelo Otlogetswe and Dr Goabilwe  Ramaeba, have published “A Dictionary of Setswana Personal Names”.

The University of Botswana (UB) this week organised a media training initiative for its management team. The exercise was part of the UB’s Communications Strategy aimed at fostering and strengthening the institution’s media relations. It also aimed at equipping and supporting UB management with media skills to navigate and engage with diverse media platforms for the benefit of the University.

Professor Andersson Chebanne has retired after 40 years working for the University of Botswana (UB). No other linguist in Botswana has delved into the study and publication of Botswana languages as extensively as Andy Chebanne.

Industry experts in Molecular Biology from various institutions recently conducted a two-day workshop at the University of Botswana (UB) Conference Centre to enhance the skills and career development of Molecular Biology students UB.