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Professor Norris appointed sixth UB Vice Chancellor

The Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology, Dr Alfred Madigele, has appointed Professor David Norris as the sixth Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana with effect from December 1, 2017.

Since its inception in 1982, UB has had five Vice Chancellors in Professor John Turner (1982-1984), Professor Thomas Tlou (1984-1998), Professor Sharon Siverts (1998-2003), Professor Bojosi Otlhogile (2003-2011) and Professor Thabo Fako (2011-2017).

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Student representatives, management promise team work

The 2017/18 University of Botswana Student Representative Council (SRC) and Graduate Students Association (GSA) have promised to cultivate a mutually beneficial working relationship with the University executive management.

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Chancellor Masisi pays tribute to former chancellors

The University of Botswana Chancellor who is also the Vice President of Botswana, Mr Mokgweetsi Masisi, has paid tribute to his predecessors, Sir Ketumile Masire and Dr Festus Mogae.

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Chancellor to transform UB into world class institution

The newly inaugurated University of Botswana Chancellor who is also the Vice President of Botswana, Mr Mokgweetsi Masisi, has promised to work closely with management to transform UB into a world class institution of higher learning.

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South Africa keen on sending students to UB

Botswana and South Africa have embarked on efforts to intensify institutional collaborations and partnerships between their institutions of higher learning.

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10 students awarded scholarships

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Footer UB

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Private Bag UB 0022
Gaborone, Botswana
+(267) 355 0000
Plot 4775 Notwane Rd.

Centre of Specialization in Public Administration and Management (CESPAM)

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CESPAM’s mandate is to educate leaders in the SADC public sector in best practice in public administration and management to empower them to lead and manage their respective organizations efficiently and effectively.

CESPAM aims at:

HIV/AIDS Office

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Library Services

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The university of Botswana library is amongst the best resourced libraries in Africa offering a pool of reputable and authoritative resources for learning and research. The main library is located in Gaborone, and it has two branches; Centre for Continuing Education (North) in Francistown and Okavango Research Institute in Maun. It also has several centres around the country; Princess Marina Referral, Mahalapye Primary, Sbrana Psychiatric and Letsholathebe hospitals, to support Faculty of Medicine.

In pursuit of academic excellence