In a bid to instill a positive attitude towards entrepreneurship among students, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Business (SoB) has introduced an International Entrepreneurship Summer Camp to understand what it means to do business in Uganda.
With diverse experiences shared by vendors and students alike, there’s anticipation that the UCU Street Bazaar will continue to evolve as it enters its second week. Despite the challenges, this two-week extravaganza promises to be an exciting opportunity for both vendors and students to engage in a bustling marketplace on campus. As the event continues, it remains a vibrant showcase of entrepreneurial spirit and a hub for discovering unique items at discounted prices.
Christa Oluka, UCU’s director of academic affairs, while closing a two-week international entrepreneur summer camp, told the students and the entire staff of the School of Business that to yield success in innovation, it calls for a combined effort from everyone.
Mid last year, Carroline Nyange Kihumuro stumbled on an advertisement by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), calling for applications from graduates who wished to pursue a course in professional accountancy as scholars.
After grappling with raising school fees for years, it is every parent’s dream for their son or daughter to find a good job after university graduation. However, with over 53 universities churning out at least 30,000 graduates every year in Uganda’s mainly subsistence economy, this is a pipe dream.
Kenneth Kabinga Musasizi, a lecturer and software engineer at Uganda Christian University (UCU), chose to get a masters degree to expand his proficiency in software engineering and management of enterprise ICT infrastructure.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) held the annual instructive and entertaining UIS Week at the Huma Mukasa Library for the second time. The event, held by the University ICT Services (UIS), sought to engage with students, create knowledge about the UIS’s spectrum of services, and solve various ICT-related concerns that students encounter.
In the summer of 2022, a team of three students from Dartmouth College in the USA state of New Hampshire were in Mukono, home of the main campus of Uganda Christian University (UCU), to actualize a solar water heater project designed to help the users save money, improve the health of the kitchen staff and reduce the amount of carbon output to the environment.
It was a simple request. Patience Ankunda was asked to help start a tech club at Uganda Christian University (UCU). At the time, she was a second-year student of Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Uganda’s Makerere University. She went to UCU and didn’t look back as she became a new UCU student, enrolling for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Because Lubogo knew that with the demise of Mugeni, he was all alone against the world, he had to make use of the resurgence in his energy and spirits. And that is partly responsible for an achievement that the law lecturer registered.
The Uganda Christian University (UCU) vice chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Aaron Mushenyezi, has inaugurated the third edition of the annual Guild Run. Organised by the 25th Guild Government, this year’s event has been aptly named “the Guild Tuition Run.” It is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2023, promising to bring together the UCU community and participants from far and wide at the institution’s main campus. With a shared commitment to the cause, this run aims to raise vital funds for students facing financial challenges, reaffirming UCU’s dedication to making education accessible and fostering a spirit of unity and support among its members.
The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Canons have stormed their way into the semi-finals of the highly anticipated Uganda National Basketball League playoffs in 2023. Their remarkable journey continued with a resounding triumph as they outclassed the Kampala Capital City Authority Leopards, securing a commanding victory with a final score of 93-61. The Lady Canons showcased their basketball prowess and determination at the prestigious Lugogo indoor arena, leaving no doubt about their readiness to contend for the league title. With this impressive win, they have not only advanced but also sent a powerful message to their competitors that they are a force to be reckoned with in the quest for championship glory.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Canons defeated the KCCA Panthers 79 to 69 in Wednesday’s pulsating encounter at the YMCA complex in Wandegeya, averting an apocalyptic conclusion to their bumpy ride in the 2023 regular season National Basketball League.
In a thrilling basketball matchup that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Canons displayed their determination to secure a coveted victory. As the halftime buzzer rang, the Lady Canons found themselves levelling up at 31 in their quest to finish the game on top.
When 33 student athletes from 10 Ugandan universities met in July to flag off participants to a global sports competition, one of the items on the agenda was to select the team captain. The athletes were heading to China’s Chengdu city to compete with students from more than 150 countries in the World University Games.
After a poor second round of the 2023 regular season, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Canons managed to pull off a surprising turnaround in an exhilarating game at the Lugogo Indoor Arena. Their 68-53 triumph over the JKL Dolphins sent shockwaves across the basketball community, leaving fans in awe of the team’s grit and determination.
