The University of Botswana (UB) Boxing Club, in collaboration with the Botswana Boxing Association (BBA), successfully hosted the 2024 National Boxing Championship semi-finals and finals at the UB Indoor Sports Centre from 7th to 8th December 2024.

The University of Botswana (UB) and Jindal Resources Botswana have embarked on a transformative partnership to advance human capital development in Botswana. The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 4th of December 2024 at the UB Council Chamber. The agreement paves the way for a strategic initiative to nurture UB graduates into highly skilled, industry-ready professionals.

The University of Botswana (UB) School of Nursing in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Center, conducted a four-day leadership training programme for nurses and midwives from the 2nd to 5th of December 2024.

The University of Botswana (UB) executive management recently engaged the newly appointed Minister of Higher Education, Honorable Prince Maele, during a courtesy visit where the Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, along with Deans and Directors from various faculties and departments, presented the University’s strategic goals, achievements and areas for growth.

The University of Botswana (UB) recently hosted a "Religion and Inequality in Southern Africa" conference which brought together academics, religious leaders and activists to examine the complex interplay between religion, social justice and inequality in the region.

The University of Botswana (UB) held its 22nd annual UB Foundation Dinner on the 29th of November 2024 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC). The event, themed "Advancing Global Health Through Science Innovation," was a night of elegance, purpose and commitment to supporting education and innovation in Botswana.

The University of Botswana (UB) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted the Botswana UniPOD Makeathon 2024 aimed at fostering sustainable commercialisation of indigenous knowledge through technological innovation.

University of Botswana (UB), Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Enterprises, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, has said collaboration between institutions of high learning, government and private sector was vital in fostering entrepreneurial ecosystem to enhance research and innovation.

Botswana is advancing its efforts to combat cervical cancer among people living with HIV, thanks to a global initiative led by the University of Botswana (UB), Ministry of Health and Botswana-UPenn Partnership. Supported by the United States National Cancer Institute (NCI), the initiative aims at bridging the gap between research and practical solutions to control cervical cancer in low-resource settings.