Author: The Standard Editor

This is the digital news site of the Uganda Christian University community newspaper, "The Standard". The Standard newspaper was established in May 2007 under, formerly Department, but now School of Journalism, Media & Communication.

When Hamu Mukasa, the Buganda County chief for Kyaggwe, offered land to build the Bishop Tucker Theological College (BTTC) more than 100 years ago, he set in motion a functional partnership for growing and sustaining a private university. That partnership model has successfully accounted for many landmarks in the development of Uganda Christian University, which metamorphosed from BTTC 25 years ago. 

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The process of telling a story includes conducting interviews, which are a vital part of the story. Kasujja, a renowned journalist, lead presenter for BBC Newsday and host of Africa Daily, said before starting an interview, one should know what they are talking about.

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The streets in Kampala continue to be flooded with Rolex stands, mainly because of the high demand and ready market for this snack. Commonly eaten by university students and those that want something easy on the go, this very tasty snack takes only about 5 to 15 minutes to be prepared. 

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In the media community, ethics have been a serious topic of discussion for a while now. The Dean of the School of Journalism, Media, and Communication, Prof Monica Chibita has implored media students to keep watch of the media space due to the increased unethical conduct that is fighting the profession.

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Eric David Adongo, a first-year student at Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Medicine, Mengo, pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, emerged the winner of the 100m race and the best overall athlete at the UCU sports gala held at the main campus on July 23, 2022.

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Uganda Christian University (UCU) is well known for its high academic standards. This implies a raised bar when it comes to seriousness and morals, but as the famous proverb goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The university, through the 24th guild government, organized a sports gala. 

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