University of Botswana Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, recently hosted for dinner a team of international researchers and industry leaders who are currently in the country for the All-Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture. The conference commenced on September 26-29, 2023 in Gaborone.

Fifty-nine University of Botswana School of Pharmacy students have been encouraged to practice professionalism as they embarked on a new journey to become pharmacists. This was highlighted at the Annual School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony held at the UB Conference on September 26, 2023.

A total of 200 University of Botswana graduate students recently attended a Research Methods Training Workshop to enhance their research skills as well as to get exposure to a diverse range of research methods.

Twenty-eight final-year students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering offering Thermal and Fluid Systems Design course visited Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) for a study trip on the fluid and thermal systems in the plant on September 1, 2023. The team was led by Prof Kevin N. Nwaigwe, the course lecturer for Thermal and Fluid Systems Design.

Twenty Aleph Academy Students from Mochudi visited the University of Botswana recently for a tour of its facilities and to get career motivation so that they aim higher if they were to study at the University.

The Walt Disney World Company in collaboration with University of Botswana Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management recently conducted yet another recruitment exercise for an opportunity to work at the Walt Disney World Company in the United States, in a 12-month excellence service delivery programme, following one held in May 2023.

The University of Wisconsin (UW) in the United State of America is keen on strengthening relations with the University of Botswana especially in the areas of research, training, climate change, water management and data management system.

A delegation from Texas A&M Agrilife Research Team paid a courtesy call on Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris recently to explore possible areas of collaboration or partnerships in research.

Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, this week hosted the UB Hawks Football Team for an appreciation dinner at his residence following the team’s advancement to the Debswana First Division League. The Hawks secured a first division berth during promotional games played in Jwaneng recently.

This year's edition of the UB Marathon slated for September 24, 2023, will, among others, serve as a Comrades Marathon qualifier and other major international meets. The marathon which is in its second edition, is an annual event organised by the University of Botswana Foundation