University of Botswana (UB) has reaffirmed its instrumental role in the growth and sustainability of Botswana’s tourism industry through its participation at the 2025 Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) Annual Conference currently underway in Maun.

The University of Botswana (UB) Management recently held a strategic meeting with a delegation from Mascom led by Chief Executive Officer, Ms Dzene Makwade-Seboni, to explore potential areas of collaboration with a strong focus on research, innovation and industry-aligned initiatives.

Acting Dean of the Faculty of Health Science, Dr Margaret Mokomane, has advised new pharmacy students to commit towards their code of ethics by treating all patients with respect and build trust while maintaining professional boundaries.

The University of Botswana (UB) Hawks Football Club took a confident step forward in their season campaign with a well-earned 1–0 win against Prisons XI at the SSG Grounds on the 12th of April 2025.

The University of Botswana (UB) School of Nursing through the Oncology and Palliative Care Programme in collaboration with the Botswana Hospice and Palliative Care Association (BHPCA), recently hosted a sensitisation seminar on community-based palliative care.

The Minister of Higher Education, Honourable Prince Maele, has officially announced the appointment of Dr Daniel Tau as the new Chairperson of the University of Botswana (UB) Council, effective 14 April 2025. Dr. Tau takes over from Mr. Lokwalo Mosienyane, who had been serving as Interim Chairperson of the Council for the past two years.

University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has called on academics to modernise the tertiary education curriculum to meet the demands of the knowledge economy and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).

The University of Botswana (UB) and the judiciary are exploring a partnership aimed at enhancing the training and professional development of judicial officers with a particular emphasis on legal ethics and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Dr Thabo Lucas Seleke's Ph.D. thesis, titled "The (Un)making of NCD Policy in Botswana: Actor Mobilisation, Inertia and Fragmentation," is now live on X (formerly Twitter), following its impressive endorsement by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Public Health and Policy.

Over 39 players took part in the 2025 UB Badminton Open held at the UB High-Performance Centre from the 29th to the 30th of March 2025. The tournament featured thrilling competition across various categories including Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Under-19 and Masters.