- Pope Francis: A beacon for environmental stewardship
- Canons end first round on a high
- Lady Canons wrap up first round with win
- Canons Defeat Troubled Oilers
- UCU launches FUEL leadership programme to shape future leaders
- Addressing drug and substance use among our children
- UCU honours Senyonyi with building name
- UCU Canons fall short against unbeaten Blazers
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.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) is having Bachelors of Law (LLB) Pre-entries for the Trinity/ May Semester on the 30th March thus giving an application opportunity to Law aspirants. The Pre-entry interviews will start on 30th March and end on 4th April
“If your goal after graduation is taking bribes to live a luxurious life, then you are not an essential worker,” he warned. “The world is waiting for you to make it better. Will you educate rural women on their land rights, or will you simply chase wealth?”
The exhibition has drawn participation from 37 universities, 14 tertiary institutions, and seven non-educational organisations, including the Inter-University Council for East Africa and Enabel, the Belgian government’s development agency. UCU, known for its innovation-driven approach to education, is showcasing its latest advancements in AI integration and higher learning solutions alongside other institutions.
Despite a strong effort from captain Ibanda Lwabanga, UCU failed to hold off a late surge from the Rockets, marking a frustrating start to the new campaign.
The Uganda Christian University(UCU) Law Society roadmap is underway with applications currently being taken in for up to thirteen elective positions. The process hit a snug after the echagua online election portal was not initially catering to the off semester applicants. This was because the semester’s students were not registered for the ongoing semester. The portal required them therefore to register first which would automatically create a financial implication.
Faculty of Agriculture is on the verge of back-to-back championships after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the School of Business in the semifinals of the UCU 27th Guild Government’s Inter-Faculty Football Games.
The UCU Doves defeated Kampala Amateur Volleyball Club (KAVC) 3-1 in the men’s Serie A, bouncing back from a third-set slip to close out the match.
By Michael Ainomugisha, The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals’ campaign in the 2024/2025 University Football League (UFL) came to a disappointing end, failing to make it past the group stages—a sharp contrast to their impressive finals run last season. Their early exit wasn’t just a case of bad luck. It was the product of a mix of defensive lapses, underwhelming attacking efforts, transitional challenges, and tactical missteps. Grouped in Group C alongside St Lawrence University (SLAU), Kabale University, and YMCA Comprehensive Institute, UCU faced a tough path to qualification. Unlike last season, where they displayed resilience and ambition despite falling…
As the National Basketball League (NBL) 2025 season approaches, the UCU Canons and UCU Lady Canons have bolstered their rosters following key departures. The league is set to tip off on March 21st, with UCU teams focused on rebuilding and remaining competitive.
The UCU Lady Canons, last season’s runners-up, will open their campaign on Sunday, March 23, against Miracle Ravens at Lugogo Indoor Stadium. Their first home game at UCU-Mukono will be on Saturday, April 5, against Nabisunsa.