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.

According to the information obtained from the Ministry of Health, conjunctivitis is caused by viral infections, seasonal allergies, bacterial infections, and reactions to eye medication. It’s symptoms include redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid, increased tears, thick yellow discharge over the eyelashes, itching, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light.

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Whenever there is a power blackout in Mukono town, it affects the hostel where Diana Nakiyemba lives. As a result, the only option the fourth-year student of Bachelor of Laws at Uganda Christian University (UCU) had was traveling back to the main campus, so she can access electricity light to read her books.

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The UCU annual career exhibition was held on Saturday 16 under the topic ‘NAVIGATING HORIZONS: A Journey Through Diverse Careers,’ with the primary goal of providing students with career guidance through the displays. It also served to market UCU, as evidenced by the presence of high school students who may be inspired to join the university.

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Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) Honors College hosted a career exhibition on Saturday, March 16th, this year, under the theme ‘NAVIGATING HORIZONS: A Journey Through Diverse Careers’. The event aimed to spotlight students, schools, and faculties excelling in various skills beyond academic competencies.

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When Micheline Ugara Mazo arrived in Uganda more than six years ago, all she wanted was to pursue a university education. She did not care what course she studied. To get herself ready for education in Uganda, Ugara Mazo, a native of he Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),  took lessons in English for more than eight months.

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After years of men leading the Congolese Association, here comes a lady. On Saturday, March 9, the UCU Congo Association saw a historic change of leadership at Uganda Christian University’s main campus. The history of the association was changed as its leader, after years, was replaced by a woman. 

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