The University of Botswana (UB) School of Nursing in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Center, conducted a four-day leadership training programme for nurses and midwives from the 2nd to 5th of December 2024.

The University of Botswana (UB) executive management recently engaged the newly appointed Minister of Higher Education, Honorable Prince Maele, during a courtesy visit where the Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, along with Deans and Directors from various faculties and departments, presented the University’s strategic goals, achievements and areas for growth.

The University of Botswana (UB) recently hosted a "Religion and Inequality in Southern Africa" conference which brought together academics, religious leaders and activists to examine the complex interplay between religion, social justice and inequality in the region.

The University of Botswana (UB) held its 22nd annual UB Foundation Dinner on the 29th of November 2024 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC). The event, themed "Advancing Global Health Through Science Innovation," was a night of elegance, purpose and commitment to supporting education and innovation in Botswana.

The University of Botswana (UB) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted the Botswana UniPOD Makeathon 2024 aimed at fostering sustainable commercialisation of indigenous knowledge through technological innovation.

University of Botswana (UB), Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Enterprises, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, has said collaboration between institutions of high learning, government and private sector was vital in fostering entrepreneurial ecosystem to enhance research and innovation.

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.