Level 300 students from the University of Botswana (UB) School of Nursing pursuing Bachelor of Nursing Science, recently conducted a community outreach campaign in Old Naledi aimed at raising awareness about family planning and contraceptive use.

The Max Planck Institute recently paid a courtesy visit to the University of Botswana (UB), meeting with Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire and senior staff members. The engagement focused on potential collaboration in scientific research and related disciplines.

The University of Botswana (UB) is exploring new avenues for international research collaboration following a courtesy visit by Ambassador of Colombia, Her Excellency Mina Rojas, to UB Vice Chancellor Professor David Norris on the 4th of March 2026.

The University of Botswana (UB) Faculty of Humanities recently commemorated International Mother Language Day with a vibrant programme celebrating linguistic diversity, cultural heritage and the economic potential of indigenous languages. Held at the Visual and Performing Arts 253 Hall, the event brought together students, academics and cultural practitioners to showcase Botswana’s rich tapestry of languages, arts and traditions.

University of Botswana (UB) recently hosted a vibrant exhibition celebrating innovation deeply rooted in heritage as UB Design Lecturer, Dr Keiphe Nani Setlhatlhanyo, from the Department of Industrial Design and Technology unveiled The Oodi Weavers’ Tapestry: Weaving Tradition into the Future.

In a public lecture held at the University of Botswana (UB) on the 2nd of March 2026, distinguished economist and political scientist, Dr James Robinson argued that Botswana’s long-standing prosperity and stability could not be attributed to mineral wealth alone but to the strength and continuity of its political institutions.

The University of Botswana (UB) is strengthening its position as a continental centre of excellence by translating its strategic vision into tangible, Africa-led development outcomes through sustained collaboration with universities and key institutions across the continent’s education ecosystem.

Across borders and histories shaped by struggle and renewal, the University of Botswana (UB) continues to play a meaningful role in Liberia’s rebuilding journey working closely with the University of Liberia (UL) and key actors within the country’s education system.