Botswana is advancing its efforts to combat cervical cancer among people living with HIV, thanks to a global initiative led by the University of Botswana (UB), Ministry of Health and Botswana-UPenn Partnership. Supported by the United States National Cancer Institute (NCI), the initiative aims at bridging the gap between research and practical solutions to control cervical cancer in low-resource settings.

University of Botswana (UB) Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, Dr Keletso Setlhabi, has reinforced the institution's global academic standing through her active participation in two major international events in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr Setlhabi presented groundbreaking research and engaged in cultural advocacy at the Annual Anthropology Southern Africa (ASnA) Conference and the World Anthropology Union (WAU) Congress held in November 2024.

The University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has reaffirmed UB’s commitment to its transformative agenda. Professor Norris reaffirmed UB’s position during a meet-and-greet session with the newly appointed Minister of Higher Education, Honorable Prince Maele, and Assistant Minister, Honorable Justin Hunyepa this week.

In the field of infectious disease research where every breakthrough can save lives, a young researcher is making remarkable strides. Dr Kabo Baruti, an accomplished scholar affiliated with the University of Botswana (UB) and the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP), is gaining recognition for his contributions to public health through cutting-edge studies on viral hepatitis and infectious diseases.

Dr Wonderful T. Choga has solidified his place among Botswana’s most accomplished scientists by successfully defending his PhD in Medical Sciences at the University of Botswana. His research, carried out in collaboration with the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership, focused on SARS-CoV-2 Evolution in Botswana.

The University of Botswana (UB) Department of Family and Consumer Science officially launched the Grand Table Restaurant on the 14th November 2024, at Block 247. The initiative aims at enhancing practical culinary skills of students as well as showcase the knowledge they have acquired in their academic training.

A delegation from the Pedagogical University of Maputo (UP-Maputo) recently visited the University of Botswana (UB) Faculty of Education for a week-long benchmarking exercise focused on inclusive education and exploring potential opportunities for research collaboration.

In a milestone event underscoring the University of Botswana’s (UB) commitment to bridging academia and industry, the UB Business Clinic hosted a graduation ceremony for its 2024 Entrepreneurship Development Programme. Held at the UB Business Block, the ceremony honoured over 30 students from diverse faculties who completed six (6) weeks of intensive entrepreneurial training guided by industry experts and guest speakers.

The University of Botswana's (UB) Campus Indoor Sports Centre came alive recently as the much-anticipated Mr & Miss LLC Pageantry (2024/25) took center stage. With the theme “Empowerment Through Growth: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities,” this year’s event celebrated not just beauty and talent but also the values of resilience, leadership and community impact.

University of Botswana (UB) Deputy Vice Chancellor, Teaching and Learning, Professor Richard Tabulawa has urged the newly elected UB Student Representative Council (SRC) and Graduate Students Association (GSA) to cultivate culture of integrity and ethical behaviour to promote a positive learning environment. Professor was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new student leadership held at the Student Foyer on the 5th November 2024.