University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has said Botswana was well-positioned to export its mining expertise to the global arena, thanks to the internationally recognised mining degree programme offered by the University of Botswana.

The University of Botswana (UB), in collaboration with the eMobility Project, participated at the Future of Mining Summit 2025 with the aim of supporting Botswana’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by developing local capacity in EV manufacturing, assembly and related services.

Since 2013, students from the University of Botswana (UB) have been gaining hands-on business experience through a long-standing collaboration with Ohio University’s College of Business.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Botswana, His Excellency Dr Oleksiy Syvak, visited the University of Botswana’s Okavango Research Institute (ORI) on the 11th of June 2025 to explore potential avenues for research collaboration between ORI and Ukrainian institutions.

Deputy Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning, Professor Richard Tabulawa, has described the Chinese Bridge competence show as highly critical in building a communication bridge between Chinese and Botswana primary school students.

The newly appointed Chairman of the University of Botswana (UB) Council, Dr Daniel Tau, on the 11th of June 2025 undertook a tour of the University’s facilities aimed at assessing how the infrastructure was being utilised besides identifying areas in need of maintenance or improvement.

In a bid to support science communication interventions which remain a catalyst for research impact, the University of Botswana (UB) continued to actively participate in key discussions underscoring its commitment to regional cooperation and leveraging academic expertise for sustainable development.

In a strategic collaboration aimed at preparing students for life beyond university, the Careers and Counseling Department partnered with Mascom Wireless to host a Youth Leadership and Mental Health Forum. This initiative was part of Mascom’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program 3 for 3 which is led by its staff.

University of Botswana (UB) Department of Accounting and Finance launched a two-week workshop on the 5th June 2025 at Oasis Motel to enhance financial management expertise for senior public sector finance managers to promote efficiency, accountable, equitable and sustainable management of public finances.

A delegation from the University of Botswana (UB) is currently attending the annual Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) Consortium Meeting, taking place from the 8th -11th of June 2025 in Lilongwe, Malawi.