HRDC applauds UB for training its staff
Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) Chief Operations Officers, Mr Meshack Tafa, has applauded the University of Botswana for developing a bespoke course for the Council.
Ohio University moots plan to rekindle relations with UB
Ohio University in the United States of America is planning to rekindle its relations with the University of Botswana. This came to light during a courtesy call Ohio University’s Vice Provost for Global Affairs and International Studies, Dr. Lorna Jean Edmonds, paid Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, on June 18, 2018.
Dr Mbongwe receives second international award
University of Botswana’s Head of Environmental Health Programme, Dr. Bontle Mbongwe, has been awarded the 2018 International Network for Women Against Tobacco (INWAT) Achievement Award.
Nine UB students receive SASSCAL scholarships
Nine students have received scholarships to study for the Master of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation at the University of Botswana.
Executive management cements relations with students’ representatives
The Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has assured student leaders that he was committed to working with them cordially to improve their participation in the University governance and its functioning.
VC appeals to alumni to help turn UB into research hub
The Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has appealed to University of Botswana alumni to help the University realise its vision of becoming a research intensive institution. Professor Norris said as a research intensive institution, the University would have capacity to come up with well-researched innovations that could be commercialised to help drive Botswana’s economic diversification process.
Prof Mashalla is UPenn Centre for Global Health international scholar
Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Professor Yohana Mashalla, has been appointed University of Pennsylvania Centre for Global Health (CGH) international scholar for a period of three years effective April 2018.
UB shines at Business Botswana Northern Exhibition Fair
The University of Botswana scooped First Prize in the Education Sector Category at the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair held in Francistown on May 23-26, 2018.
School of Nursing launches TIBA project
The School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health Sciences has launched the Botswana Tackling Infections to Benefit Africa (TIBA) Project. The project was launched at the UB Library Auditorium on May 18, 2018.
Celebrating Gobe Matenge – A Frank and Fearless Public Servant
The University of Botswana and The Botswana Society celebrated the life of legendary public servant Mr Gobe Matenge at the UB Conference Centre on May 21, 2018 with speakers agreeing that he contributed immensely to the development of Botswana.
The late Mr Matenge was born in Makaleng, and as a young man entered the Bechuanaland Protectorate civil service, serving initially at the Imperial Reserve in Mahikeng. After independence, he served in various ministries and positions, including Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs where he retired in 1981.