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.

Namutebi credits her internship for sharpening her time management and storytelling skills. “I learned how to package stories under tight timelines and how to interact with professionals in the field. It’s an experience that gave me confidence and clarity about my career goals,” she says.

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According to John Semakula, the head of undergraduate studies at the school, the program is structured to provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge, ensuring they are well-prepared for the evolving media industry.

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In her speech at the 2024 National Safe Motherhood Conference, Dr Chamberlain-Froese said that most efforts at communication on maternal health were targeted towards adults. Speaking on the importance of individuals, she noted that adolescents are a large part of Uganda’s population and are often most likely affected by the issues STM seeks to solve. For messaging to ignore them is a huge disservice. 

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Recently I was ranting to a friend about someone who annoys me. I explained that because I couldn’t remove this person from my life, I just needed to learn how to manage my frustration.

My friend said, “You need to pray for this person.”

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Le Sommet Des Dieux is in every way a credit to animation. It was based on the gekiga (Japanese comic), Kamigami no Itadaki, which was written by Jiro Taniguchi between 2000 and 2003. It is available for streaming on Netflix under its English title, Summit of the Gods. The film was directed by Patrick Imbert and released in 2021 to wide acclaim, winning the César Award for Best Animated Film the year after its release.

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“It has become glaringly evident that technology has surpassed our humanity.” Albert Einstein once remarked.

Today, anyone with the applicable skills and knowledge can benefit from the digital economy regardless of their background. It is important to recognize that technology’s transformative power can create an inclusive society and promote the development of skills needed to participate in the digital economy.

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According to sources, Praise’s resignation stemmed from his struggle to balance the demands of his guild office with his academic aspirations. Known for his commitment to loyalty, honesty, transparency, and integrity, Praise explained that the responsibilities of his office had made it difficult for him to achieve his academic goals, including his aim of graduating with first-class honours.

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