In a continued effort to address mental health concerns on campus, 40 University of Botswana (UB) students were trained as peer educators from the 16th to 20th September 2024 at Block 252. The purpose of the training, spearheaded by the UB Department of Health Services, was to bolster the ongoing mental health awareness campaign across the University.

Thirty (30) newly appointed academic staff members of the University of Botswana (UB) recently completed an eLearning and Induction Course held at Block 247. The training, facilitated by the Educational Technology and Teaching and Learning Units within the Centre for Academic Development (CAD), was designed to equip the new staff members with the skills required to enhance teaching and learning through the integration of technology.

The University of Botswana (UB) Boxing Club delivered a stellar performance at the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) Interclub tournament hosted by EMG Boxing Club on 14th of September 2024 at EMG Camp in Selebi Phikwe. The event, which attracted 12 clubs and featuring 27 bouts, saw six UB boxers claim remarkable victories, showcasing the team’s growing prowess in the sport.

A Motswana professional motorcycle racer, Ross Branch, today visited the University of Botswana High Performance Centre (UBHPC) for a series of scientific assessments in preparation for the upcoming World Championships. Branch made history as the first Motswana and African to podium finish at the Dakar Rally Grand Prix class, securing second place overall.

University of Botswana (UB), Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Acting Director Research, Mr Bolobilwe Olebile, has said the Pan-African Indigenous Evaluation Consortium Education Workshop was a clear reflection of UB's dedication to establishing new partnerships that foster innovative approaches in teaching, research and knowledge sharing.

In a forward-thinking move aimed at revolutionising family health care, the University of Botswana (UB) in collaboration with the Botswana Association of Family Medicine, hosted the 9th Annual Family Health Care Conference drawing attention to the pivotal role that digitisation can play in improving primary health care across the country.

University of Botswana men’s rugby team, UB Rhinos, received silver medals for second spot after a 19 – 5 setback against Gabs Hogs in a 7’s International Rugby League Tournament at UB Stadium on the 14th of September 2024.

The University of Botswana successfully held its 2nd Employee Wellness Day at UB Stadium on the 13th September 2024 at UB Stadium. The event was a joint exercise between the University of Botswana Human Resource Department, Public Affairs Department and Mercantile Insurance Brokers.

In a compelling address, University of Botswana (UB) Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Professor Richard Tabulawa, has called for the expansion of PhD programmes, alignment of higher education with market needs and greater inclusion of marginalised communities in African universities.