The University of Botswana (UB) Faculty of Social Sciences is reshaping how students learn about governance and policymaking. Through its Public Policy Seminar Series, students recently tackled one of Botswana’s toughest issues - corruption in the health system - in a simulation exercise attended by Assistant Minister of Health, Hon Lawrence Ookeditse.

University of Botswana (UB) Director of Public Affairs, Dr Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo, says Taekwondo plays a vital role in enhancing students’ mental health and physical well-being by reducing stress and boosting cognitive functions such as concentration and memory.

University of Botswana Staff Sports and Recreation Association (UBSSRA) has extended a helping hand to Sexaxa Primary School in Maun, through a donation of a printer and stationery on 26 September 2025.

University of Botswana (UB) Chess Team delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Botswana Tertiary Schools Sports Association (BOTESSA) Games held at the University’s Block 252 this past weekend, showcasing exceptional coordination, competitive spirit and strategic depth.

The University of Botswana High Performance Centre (UBHPC) has received international acclaim after being awarded the prestigious ASPC Commemorative Plaque - Bronze during the 21st General Assembly of the Association of Sport Performance Centres (ASPC).

Rev Dr Hundzukani Portia Khosa from the University of Venda, South Africa, has expressed concern over rising cases of mental health challenges particularly anxiety and depression among university students globally, attributing them to increasing academic pressures and social adjustment difficulties.

Heritage must not be seen as a relic of the past but as a living guide for the future, said Kgosi Dr Peter M. Sebina, at the University of Botswana (UB) Living and Learning Communities (LLC) Culture Day celebration.

The University of Botswana Social Work Society (UBSWS) officially welcomed first year students into the Social Work programme during an induction ceremony held recently at the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) Hall.