The University of Botswana (UB) Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) hosted its annual World Theatre Day on recently to showcase its visual arts and performance. The event featured various performances by VAPA students and UB alumni, including musicals, monologues, play readings, poetry and storytelling. Further, the event featured reading of the World Theatre Day message by Jon Fosse in English, French, Sekgalagadi, and Setswana.

Two University of Botswana (UB) academics, Professor Thapelo Otlogetswe and Dr Goabilwe  Ramaeba, have published “A Dictionary of Setswana Personal Names”.

The University of Botswana (UB) this week organised a media training initiative for its management team. The exercise was part of the UB’s Communications Strategy aimed at fostering and strengthening the institution’s media relations. It also aimed at equipping and supporting UB management with media skills to navigate and engage with diverse media platforms for the benefit of the University.

Professor Andersson Chebanne has retired after 40 years working for the University of Botswana (UB). No other linguist in Botswana has delved into the study and publication of Botswana languages as extensively as Andy Chebanne.

Industry experts in Molecular Biology from various institutions recently conducted a two-day workshop at the University of Botswana (UB) Conference Centre to enhance the skills and career development of Molecular Biology students UB.

Two University of Botswana (UB) academics, Professors Dolly Ntseane and Kholisani Solo have launched a groundbreaking book on social protection. Professor Kholisani Solo is the Coordinator of the UB Legal Clinic under the Department of Law while Professor Dolly Ntseane Affiliate Researcher from the Department of Social Work. The book titled “Social Protection in Botswana: Socio-Economic and Legal Perspectives” marks a significant milestone in the discourse on social welfare and policy development in Botswana.

The Botswana Biodiesel Conference and Expo 2024, hosted recently in Gaborone, marked a significant milestone in Botswana's journey towards a carbon-neutral future. Spearheaded by collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Minerals (MME), University of Botswana (UB), and the National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI), the event showcased groundbreaking research on biodiesel production and its potential impact on the nation's energy sector

The University of Botswana (UB) and Tshwane University of Technology formalised a five (5) year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 18th March 2024, in Pretoria, South Africa. Professor Richard Tabulawa, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning led the delegation from UB, which included Professor Olekae Thakadu, Acting Director of the Centre for Continuing of Education, Professor Ritchie Moalosi, Director of the UB Innovation Center, Dr. Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo, Director of Public Affairs, and Dr. Emmanuel Moswela, Executive Assistant in the Office of the Vice Chancellor.

The French Ambassador to Botswana and Special Representative to Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency Mr Olivier Brochenin, recently paid the Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana (UB), Professor David Norris, a courtesy visit during which he discussed an upcoming visit by representatives from Campus France.

The Department of Information and Technology at the University of Botswana (UB) recently hosted Botswana Information & Data Protection at the UB Conference Centre to address National Policy Compliance. The purpose of the gathering was to address the critical issues surrounding information and data protection in Botswana, aligning national standards with international norms while upholding the country’s policies and laws.