Author: The Standard Editor

 A group of young lawyers have launched the ‘Young Lawyers Network’ at a press conference held on August 6

On March 20, 2020, the Ugandan government, under the leadership of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, shut down all academic institutions to curb the spread of COVID-19. This decision halted Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) Easter semester, thrusting the institution into uncharted waters. As the pandemic unfolded, UCU’s response and subsequent adaptations shaped its trajectory.

Dr. Mulindwa explained that malaria is caused by the plasmodium parasite and spreads through the bites of an infected female anopheles mosquito. 

The Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. Gerald Tumusiime, stated that more people are now applying to be admitted to the institution’s medicine and dentistry programmes.

“We encourage students and staff to use insecticide-treated mosquito nets, apply mosquito repellents, wear long-sleeved clothing to prevent mosquito bites, and ensure proper sanitation to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes,”

The newly appointed professor says that as an academic who does a lot of work in media development, a lot of her research energy is going towards understanding the media challenges such as regulation issues, changing media, content, and audiences. 

Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) Emily Comfort Maractho was promoted to Associate Professor in Media Studies in May 2024, six years after becoming a senior lecturer. She views this as an acknowledgment of her achievements in the fields of media, communication, and development. 

My first encounter with real, emotional pain was on the day my dad called me and my brothers together to tell us our mum was going to a private mental health hospital in Sydney to get better. Very simply put, Mum battled with feelings of depression.

The FUBA National Basketball League has released the fixtures for the 2024 playoffs, setting the stage for the battle to crown this year’s champions.

“As an international student from Somalia, I used to struggle to write essays and tasks. The Writing Center has helped me develop my skills in essay writing, research methodologies, and dissertations. They offered individual feedback on my work, including advice on proper formatting and directions. Weekly lessons aimed to improve my grammar and fluency, which greatly