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.

Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana (UB), Professor David Norris, has underscored the need for African universities to collaborate in advancing the ideals of Africa Agenda 2063. Professor Norris was speaking during a special television programme on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) on the 21st February 2024 ahead of the International Study Abroad Fair (ISAF) scheduled for the 23rd February 2024 in Ibadan, Nigeria.

The University of Botswana (UB) aims to intensify its drive to forge partnerships and collaborations in research with stakeholders such as institution of higher learning, industry, community and government with a view to address societal challenges.

University of Botswana (UB) Hawks Football Club kicked off the new year with a one all draw (1-1) against rivals Tlokweng United in First Division South League match played on the 27th January 2024 at Tlokweng VDC Grounds. UB Hawks came from behind to equalise through Mmoloki Kgaswane on the 30th minute.

Chairman of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, Kgosi Puso Gaborone, has highlighted the University of Botswana's (UB) remarkable journey, noting that from its humble beginnings, the University has evolved into a significant institution deeply embedded in Botswana's development agenda.

The University of Botswana Debate Masters Association (UBDMA) recently embarked on a transformative journey to Lome, Togo, to participate in the prestigious Pan African Universities Debate Championship. UBDMA sent a team of three students - Bongile Atang Asante Kegapilwe, Ruby Wanjiku Njonde and Tshiamo Brian Badubi.

The University of Botswana (UB) and Eaton Business School (EBS) in the United Kingdom are poised to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through which the two institutions establish collaborative ties, specifically to enhance and expand their professional business programmes offerings.