The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Botswana His Excellency, Mr Fan Yong, commended the University of Botswana (UB) Confucius Institute for creating platforms that connected students with potential employers thereby contributing significantly to the fight against youth unemployment.

University of Botswana (UB) Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Professor Richard Tabulawa, has said that aligning the curriculum with industry standards equips students with essential skills and knowledge, ensuring they were well-prepared to meet industry demands.

University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris’s visit to Mbabane, Eswatini on the 10th of August 2024 not only served to address pressing student concerns but further provided a strategic opportunity to enhance regional collaborations.

University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has said the University was embarking on a P43 million project to enhance its online platforms and expand internet connectivity across the campus.  

Parents of Eswatini students at the University of Botswana (UB) have expressed gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, for proactively addressing and clarifying their concerns regarding their children’s well-being and academic experience.

University of Botswana (UB) Rhinos rugby teams (Men and Women) both claimed Silver at the Botswana Rugby League Finals held at the Touchdown Grounds on the 3rd of August 2024.

Minister of Communications, Knowledge and Technology, Mr Thulagano Merafe Segokgo, has challenged University of Botswana (UB) Industrial Design and Technology students to tackle pollution and waste management issues at landfills.

Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, says the new University of Botswana (UB) strategy focuses on enhancing research quality and innovation to achieve national impact and gain regional and global recognition.

The Office of the First Lady of Botswana in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development recently organised an enriching tour of the University of Botswana campus for 40 young female students from junior schools in the Kgalagadi, North-West and Kweneng regions. The aim of the visit was to ignite a passion for higher education and STEM fields among these students.

In a move set to bolster Botswana's technological and automotive sector, the University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, along with senior members of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), welcomed a delegation from APTIV.