A team of distinguished lecturers from the University of Botswana (UB) Department of Architecture & Planning has been awarded the prestigious "Best Paper Award" at the 23rd Annual Conference of the African Real Estate Society (AfRES), held in Livingstone, Zambia recently.

In a significant step towards advancing Botswana’s economic development through innovation and research, the University of Botswana (UB) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on 27th of October 2024, for its new University Innovation Pod (UNIPOD).

For Amantle K.W. Kgotlaang, a passionate final-year Geology student at the University of Botswana (UB), breaking into the mining industry has been more than just an academic pursuit. It is a personal journey filled with leadership, mentorship and an unwavering commitment to gender equity in a traditionally male-dominated field.

On the 17th of October 2024, the University of Botswana (UB) celebrated the achievements of many bright students, among them was a trailblazer, Setlhare Nxauwe from Qangwa in the Okavango region. As a San student, Nxauwe’s graduation with a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science marks a significant milestone, not just for himself but for his community and the San Research Centre that supported him throughout his academic journey. His story is one of perseverance, dedication and a profound connection to the land he calls home.

Chedza Julius is the second and youngest child of Miss Esnath Julius of Tsamaya village in the North-East District of Botswana. Her single-parent mother raised her in a household deeply rooted in the values of self-respect, strength, and discipline.