Aprils 23 marks World Book and Copyright Day and University of Botswana academics, Professors Maitseo Bolaane and Connie Rapoo from Faculty of Humanities, will commemorate this day against the backdrop of a book they co-edited with former colleagues, Dr Leloba Molema and Dr Mary Lederer.

Two University of Botswana academics, Dr Phillimon Odirile and Dr Boitumelo Mangope and their teams, have been awarded a combined sum of approximately P3.3 million (US$300 000) in research grants under the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) grant programme, Partnerships for Innovative Research in Africa (PIRA).

The Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) has taken yet another giant step to bolster the global competitiveness of its graduates following accreditation and alignment of its programmes with international standards.

Prof Hopeton Dunn, a Professor in the Department of Media Studies, together with the Head of Department Dr William Lesitaokana have collaborated with University of Johannesburg Professors Dumisani Moyo and Shanade Barnabas to put together an edited collection on media, culture and technology.

The University of Botswana has established a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Chair Programme - African Heritage Studies and Sustainable Development.

Northern Trust Corporation which has been sponsoring University of Botswana graduate students since 2011 through the UB Foundation (UBF) has extended its scholarship programme for another 10 years to 2030.

​​​​​​​University of Botswana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Botswana Council of Non Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) to establish and maintain a partnership focused on implementing collaborative activities that contribute towards national development.

UB Department of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with a local company called Skyscene (Pty) Ltd, is working on a project to recycle used tyres.

​​​​​​​A wholly owned citizen company, On-Hold Limited, has donated branded coach jackets worth P17 900 to the University of Botswana through the Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation.

A final year Faculty of Business student, Mr Lesego Muswere, has made the country and University of Botswana proud after coming third in an international business competition.