Officials from the University of Cincinnati in the United States of America have been visiting the University of Botswana this week to explore possible areas of collaboration. 

Brazil Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Flavio Lima Rocha, paid Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, a courtesy call on January 24, 2023 to explore possible areas of collaborations on research, students and staff exchange.

The Chancellor, Ms Tebelelo Mazile Seretse, has advised the four incoming members of the university’s Executive Management Team (EMT) to help foster cost saving, resource efficiency and income generating measures to lessen the institution’s dependency on government.

The University of Botswana has embarked on process of accrediting its laboratories. In preparation for this, the University is conducting a five-day workshop from January 23-27, 2023, on the requirements, implementation and internal auditing of ISO/IEC 17025 processes.

University of Botswana welcomed four new Executive Management Team members during a meet and greet session held at the UB Council Chamber on January 23, 2023.

The Department of Sport Science in collaboration with the SUNRISE Study-International conducted a two-day data collection training workshop facilitated by the SUNRISE International personnel starting on January 19, 2023.

The University of Botswana Executive Management Team (EMT) is in Kasane for a five-day retreat the aim of which is to align and apprise new EMT members on the University’s transformation roadmap.

University of Botswana students enrolled in the Department of Geology recently completed their eight-week of attachment with Kavango Minerals in Tshane in the Kgalagadi District. Kavango Minerals is a mineral exploration company based in Botswana.

University Botswana student, Anitah Moiya will represent Botswana at the 31st World Miss University pageant on December 21, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. The 21-year-old, Psychology and Sociology fourth year student will be in Korea for almost a month partaking in preliminary competitions such as head-to-head challenges before the crowning day.

University of Botswana and Airborne Lifeline Foundation on November 22, 2022 signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enable UB researchers to travel to far-flung parts of the country to provide outreach healthcare, teaching, leaning and research.