The University of Botswana (UB) marked a significant milestone with the official handover of the UniPod, an interdisciplinary innovation hub aimed at advancing STEM education, creativity and entrepreneurship.

In a move aimed at strengthening academic, political and cultural ties between Ukraine and Botswana, Ukrainian Ambassador to Botswana, Dr Syvak Oleksiy, has proposed the establishment of a Ukrainian Centre at the University of Botswana (UB).

The Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana (CIUB), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Botswana, hosted the much anticipated annual ‘Chinese Bridge’ Proficiency Competition on the 29th of April 2025.

Final-year students from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management (DTHM) officially handed over a revamped MmaSechele Heritage Site to the Manyana Village Development Trust in a gesture of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) aimed at safeguarding and preserving cultural heritage. The ceremony took place at the historic Manyana Rock Paintings site on the 25th of April 2025.

The University of Botswana’s (UB) Fast Break Friday (FBF) basketball finals delivered a night of electrifying action and fierce competition on the 18th of April 2025 as the White Rovers and Ruby Rascals claimed top honours in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively.

University of Botswana (UB) UniPod Director, Professor Richie Moalosi, has urged students to embrace entrepreneurship and position themselves as future job creators. Professor Moalosi said doing so was key to tackling the country’s high youth unemployment rate and fostering long-term economic development.

As part of their Community and School Health Project, a group of 14 third-year University of Botswana (UB) School of Nursing students spearheaded an Anti-Drug Awareness Day at Taung Junior Secondary School, championing the theme “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life.”

University of Botswana (UB) Business Clinic has taken a major step to bridge the gap between academic learning and business practice by successfully graduating its first cohort under the 2025 Entrepreneurship Development Programme.

Second year University of Botswana (UB) Environmental Health Students have donated P8 800 to the Diabetes Association of Botswana to support the Children’s camp. The funds were handed over at the UB’s  14th “Mini” Health Fair held on the 25thof April 2025, under theme “My Mind, Body and Environment, the triad of health”.

The University of Botswana School of Nursing students in collaboration with Morula Primary School in Block 6, Gaborone, organised a vibrant health walk on the 25th of April 2025, under the theme "Say No to Alcohol and Substance Abuse."