Author: The Standard Editor

A 2015 Uganda Christian University (UCU) alum with a Bachelor of Social Work  and Social Administration, she received a Masters in Social Work from the University of California in Berkeley in 2023. Her achievement there landed her a full scholarship for a PhD in social work at Arizona State University. On Aug. 17, she started studies on the Phoenix, Ariz., campus.

After a poor second round of the 2023 regular season, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Canons managed to pull off a surprising turnaround in an exhilarating game at the Lugogo Indoor Arena. Their 68-53 triumph over the JKL Dolphins sent shockwaves across the basketball community, leaving fans in awe of the team’s grit and determination.

As he grew up, he was attracted by the way the doctors carried themselves at the hospital and how they conducted their work. 

In the realm of social theory, few concepts have ignited as much discussion as the Broken Window Theory. First conceived by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling in 1982, the theory posits that visible signs of disorder and minor misbehavior in a neighborhood can pave the way for a surge in petty and more serious crimes. This theory, which originated in the West, has found its way into Uganda’s societal landscape, prompting contemplation on its applicability and relevance in the African context.

Acquisition of these capabilities is especially critical for nurses and even more so for developing countries like Uganda.  The World Health Organization reports the 27.9 million nurses globally reflects a shortage of 13 million nurses. According to the World Bank, there are 1.6 nurses and midwives per 1,000 people in Uganda, compared to nearly 12 per 1,000 in the United States. Acquisition of these capabilities is especially critical for nurses and even more so for developing countries like Uganda.  The World Health Organization reports the 27.9 million nurses globally reflects a shortage of 13 million nurses. According to the World Bank, there are 1.6 nurses and midwives per 1,000 people in Uganda, compared to nearly 12 per 1,000 in the United States. 

From a trade school to a lay readers training college and now part of the Uganda Christian University (UCU) family, the Arua campus has shown a marked growth in both enrollment and importance to the community in the northwestern part of Uganda. 

With their victory, the UCU Lady Canons have now won 13 and lost three games in the regular season, laying the basis for what promises to be an exciting season ahead. Thanks to Bridget Aber’s excellent performance, the Lady Canons have firmly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NBL. As the team and their fans celebrate this well-deserved victory, anticipation for their next games and further exhibition of basketball ability builds.

UCU constructed a $300,000 wastewater treatment plant in 2006. Two-thirds of the cost of the plant, the first of its kind for any institution in Uganda, was funded by the Diocese of Sidney’s Overseas Relief and Aid Fund of Australia.

Work, dedication and discipline paid off for the Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Law class of 2020/2021 as these graduates topped the list at the 50th Law Development Center (LDC) graduation. Among the top 20 students who scored a first-class degree at the LDC graduation in June, 10 did their Bachelor’s Degree at UCU. 

In the bustling halls of the university, the air was thick with anticipation as the end of semester examinations loomed just days away. The campus, usually alive with various events and activities, had transformed into a serene haven for diligent students, all united by a common purpose: to conquer their exams and emerge victorious. The atmosphere was one of focused dedication, a symphony of rustling papers, intense discussions, and the occasional soft sigh.