The French Ambassador to Botswana and Special Representative to Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency Mr Olivier Brochenin, recently paid the Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana (UB), Professor David Norris, a courtesy visit during which he discussed an upcoming visit by representatives from Campus France.

The Department of Information and Technology at the University of Botswana (UB) recently hosted Botswana Information & Data Protection at the UB Conference Centre to address National Policy Compliance. The purpose of the gathering was to address the critical issues surrounding information and data protection in Botswana, aligning national standards with international norms while upholding the country’s policies and laws.

The University of Botswana's (UB) Faculty of Education is preparing to welcome 17 teacher students and three (3) faculty members from the University of Cincinnati's College of Education this May. The partnership aims to provide hands-on experience in the Botswana education system, including immersive visits to government and private secondary schools.

Despite contributing relatively small amounts to global greenhouse gas emissions, African countries bear disproportionately large and harmful impacts of climate change, observed Assistant Secretary General and Director, United Nations Development Programme Regional Bureau for Africa, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa.

A University of Botswana (UB) team on recently met with stakeholders from Manyana village for a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by Manyana Community Development Trust (MACODET), Moshupa-Manyana Sub Land Board, and the Ministry of Lands Management, Water, and Sanitation Services, sought to provide expert advice and promote synergy among the involved parties.

Academics and stakeholders in education from various institutions recently convened at the University of Botswana (UB) Conference Centre to share insight on global trends in computing education and future directions.

University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, says it is high time African countries started spending at least three (3) percent of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on research and development as per the commitment made at the 2006 African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Governor Oluwaseyi Makinde, has expressed keen interest in fostering collaboration between the University of Botswana (UB) and universities in Oyo State. Governor Makinde expressed this during a courtesy visit by UB Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, in Ibadan, Nigeria on the 22nd February 2024. He underscored Ibadan's historical significance as the intellectual hub of Africa, given the renowned University of Ibadan, which has educated numerous African leaders.

The University of Botswana Innovation Centre recently organized a mini exhibition to highlight its progress since its launch in May 2023. The event, held on February 16, 2024, brought together innovators from across the country, as well as industry professionals. The primary focus was to showcase locally produced innovative products and services, with the overarching goal of fostering incubation and entrepreneurship.

The University of Botswana Innovation Centre received a generous donation of twenty (20) laptops from the First National Bank Botswana (FNB). In his welcoming remarks, Professor David Norris, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana, extended heartfelt appreciation to the FNB for their valuable contribution. He emphasized the significance of this assistance in aiding the UB Innovation Centre to fulfil its mission in research and innovation.