Gaborone – The University of Botswana (UB) Student Representative Council (SRC) on 7th of February 2025 hosted a prayer and intercession session at the Student Centre foyer, bringing together the UB community to seek divine guidance for the new semester.

Gaborone – UB Hawks put up a spirited fight in the Orange FA Cup Season 6 but their journey ended in a 3-1 penalty shootout loss to Taung Young Strikers at the Tlokweng Village Development Committee (VDC) Grounds on the 9th of February 2025. The match had ended in a one-all draw after regulation and extra time, forcing penalties where Young Strikers held their nerve to advance.

Gabana Architects Director, Mr Moemedi Gabana, has urged students from the Department of Architecture and Planning (DAP) at the University of Botswana (UB) to actively collaborate and network with industry professionals to enhance their career development.

The University of Botswana (UB) and the Ministry of Sports and Arts (MOSA) strengthened their commitment to fostering a sustainable ecosystem for sport and the arts in Botswana by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 7th of February 2025, at the UB Council Chamber.

UB Hawks soared to victory against Taung Young Strikers with a commanding 3-1 win in an electrifying game held at the Gaborone United Stadium on the 31st of January 2025. The game kicked off at 1800hrs with high intensity as Taung Young Strikers looked to gain an early advantage. However, UB Hawks’ resilience and tactical prowess ultimately proved too much for the visitors.

The University of Botswana (UB) and Drones for Africa formalised their commitment to advancing technology, innovation and research by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 30th of January 2025. The strategic partnership aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry to drive impactful research and technological advancements.

The University of Botswana (UB) Department of Sports, Culture and Recreation recently hosted a Basic Lifesaving Course graduation ceremony at the UB Swimming Pool. Twenty-seven (27) participants successfully completed the course, gaining essential skills in swimming, water rescue, emergency evacuation, first aid, aqua-survival, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and fitness.

The Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA) hosted an Orientation Day on the 14th of January 2025, at its headquarters to welcome six PhD and five Master’s degree recipients of the 2024 ‘Motshameko o Phepha’ Scholarship. The event marks the beginning of their academic journey at the University of Botswana for the 2024/2025 semester.

Three exceptional students from the University of Botswana (UB) have been selected to participate in the highly regarded Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Global Student Leaders programme. The students - Boago Mosweu, a final-year law student; Mandipa Amantle Hlabano, a fourth-year law student and Louis Bahlomi, a third-year arts and humanities student - have travelled to the United States for this prestigious five-week programme.