University of Botswana (UB) Acting Vice Chancellor, Mr Dawid Katzke, has reaffirmed UB’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, describing the institution as a vibrant community of different backgrounds, cultures and traditions.

Renowned University of Botswana (UB) academic and motivational speaker, Dr Kgomotso Jongman, has once again captured the spotlight with the launch of his fifth book, “It’s Possible”.

What once seemed like an ambitious dream has today become a proud national reality. When the University of Botswana (UB) Department of Media Studies first applied for a broadcasting licence, few imagined that the institution’s training radio would one day blaze a trail in Botswana’s community broadcasting landscape.

Three University of Botswana (UB) students have earned international acclaim, putting Botswana on the global map after winning a prestigious nuclear science competition hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The University of Botswana (UB) has officially launched the Academic and Support Staff Union (UBASSU) Staff Lounge, a newly rebranded space designed to foster collaboration, relaxation and camaraderie among academic and support staff.

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is seeking collaboration with the University of Botswana (UB) on the City Tourism pilot initiative which is set to be launch ed on the 4th of September.

The University of Botswana (UB) hosted a Research and Innovation Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on the 20th of August 2025, bringing together representatives from academia, government, industry and the wider community to explore collaborative opportunities and align research initiatives with Botswana’s national development priorities.

University of Botswana (UB) Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, has said Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) continues to remain a pressing challenge in Botswana, with high prevalence rate particularly among women. 

Choosing special education was not a coincidence for 22-year-old Katlego Manwela but a calling. From the very beginning of her journey at the University of Botswana (UB), she knew her path was to stand up for learners often overlooked and misunderstood.

“Yolanda, I can do it!” shouted a young boy as he proudly fastened his shirt after weeks of struggling with fine motor skills. Another day, she unfolded a letter that read, “Thank you for treating us equally, even with our differences.”