- Archbishop calls for unity at Martyrs Day celebrations
- Lessons from Uganda Martyrs, students speak out
- How the martyrs teach us about more than faith
- First-year law students tasked to seek help when needed
- Guild minister flags health gaps among students
- How eating well can help your mental health
- Lady Canons retain Afro Varsity 3×3 crown
- UCU Lady Canons reach Afro Varsity 3×3 final, Canons settle for bronze playoff
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The week features free late library registration, a book display of new and rare collections, writing coaching, AI ethics workshops, faculty visits, e-resource training, dissertation e-submission clinics and an AI debate scheduled for Friday at 2pm in the Learning Commons.
he second graduating group comprised 22 students with first-class honours (12 women and 10 men), along with nine PhD recipients. Of the 568 graduates, 320 were male and 248 were female. Many began their studies while the university was closed, attending classes online.
Nakitte recounts that around 9 p.m, while she was with the custodian of Precious Hostel, they received a phone call enquiring whether they knew Murungi. It was then that they learned of the tragic crash that claimed the lives of both students.
According to a memo issued by the Guild Government of UCU Kampala Campus, Namirembe’s accident occurred near Eagles Nest Primary School. The memo confirmed that she was serving as a Justice of the Guild Tribunal.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) last weekend brought together hundreds of students, staff, alumni, and well-wishers for the 2025 edition of its annual Tuition Run, held under the theme “Hope in Every Stride”.
By Victor Turinawe The District Governor of Rotary District 9213, Mr Geoffrey M. Kitakule, has commended Uganda Christian University (UCU) for championing community outreach and hospice initiatives, saying the programmes reflect the true spirit of service to humanity. Mr Kitakule made the remarks during the university’s annual Tuition Run, an event aimed at raising funds to support students struggling to pay their tuition. Reflecting on emotional testimonies shared at the event, Mr Kitakule said the acts of service demonstrated by the UCU community have a transformative impact. “As Rotarians, we live this every day,” he said. “We go into communities…
UCU Lady Canons’ fairytale run in the 2025 National Basketball League Playoffs came to a heartbreaking end after falling 59–52 to defending champions JKL Lady Dolphins in Game Five of the semi-finals on Wednesday, 15 October, at Lugogo Indoor Arena.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals bounced back in emphatic fashion, thrashing King Ceasor University 6–1 in their second game of the 2025 Pepsi University Football League on Wednesday 15th October at the YES Centre in Nsambya.
UCU Lady Canons kept their championship hopes alive with a well-deserved 65-50 victory over JKL Lady Dolphins in the National Basketball League playoffs at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday, 10 October 2025.
“Partnerships start with engagement like this, not necessarily with signing MOUs,” he said. “Journalists need access to experts and credible sources so they can report accurately.
