Author: The Standard Editor

Missing an exam is one of the most unsettling experiences a student can face. For me, it wasn’t just a test; it was the final step in a journey I had planned meticulously like any other student would. I had always set educational goals for myself, worked hard to achieve them on time, and was confident as I began my final semester of Uganda Christian University’s Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication programme.

Executive Director of the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICD), Professor James Njiru, has called for strengthening partnerships between universities and communities in order to translate academic research into practical solutions that can improve livelihoods across East Africa.

With a number of changes that Google has made across its services, Gmail users will be happy to know that they can now change their primary address without creating a new account. This has been a long-standing limitation that the company has finally addressed. All data, purchases, and history remain intact. 

Attendance is visible, but preparation is not. Lecturers see who shows up, but they do not see who revised beforehand, who skimmed notes at midnight, or who ignored the course outline entirely.

I believe that at our age, it’s a season of transition, from being dependent youths to responsible, productive adults. Starting Solomon’s Impeccable Looks was my way of creating financial independence, employment opportunities for others, and a platform for social impact.

When we took office in November 2024, we committed to a four-point program: tuition, student life, security, and accountability. By January 2025, after appointing our ministers and various office bearers, we began to work as one team, united by a shared promise to make our government the most impactful yet

Uganda Christian University celebrated the final day of the three-day Coffee and Paint tuition fundraiser, held at the Main Campus basketball court on Friday, 13th March.

Today, many universities have introduced initiatives intended to equip learners with practical skills. Uganda Christian University (UCU), for example, runs a university newspaper, The Standard, which helps journalism and communication students develop their writing, photography, and newspaper production skills.

International students have been urged to renew their visas by the office of Student’s Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU).

Dr Emmanuel Eilu was the top awardee at the UCU Research and Innovation Symposium last year. In this article, he talks about the importance of research for both the individual and the university