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) students have apreciated the university policy on dress code. When a student enrolls at UCU during their first year, they agree to follow the institution’s standards, though it is unclear whether these restrictions, particularly the dress code, are actually followed.

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In the movie, Alexa, a final-year student is seeking an extra mark, to push her score from 49% to 50%. It is that one mark that is standing between Alexa and her graduation. The solution for her challenge lies with the head of department. 

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Uganda Christian University (UCU) held a public lecture on  October 26, 2022, in Nkoyoyo Hall as one of the activities to mark UCU@25 – the university’s 25th year of existence.  The main speaker was UCU’s first Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Noll, and the main discussant was his immediate successor, Canon Dr. John Senyonyi. Under the topic of Uganda Christian University: The Beginnings of Private Higher Education in Uganda, each spoke about their experiences. The day before, on Oct. 25, the University hosted its alumni at a homecoming ceremony at the main campus in Mukono. UCU Partner’s photographer Pauline Luba captured most of the unique moments.

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Uganda Christian University (UCU), through the 24th Guild government, has organized the 2022 advent semester bazaar. This happened inside the university, where they were invited to display and sell their wares.

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On the 27th of October 2022, Bunagana Boulevard was flooded withyoung, old, male, and female Congolese fleeing for their lives after the outbreak of a civil war between Democratic Republic of the Congo forces and M23 rebels. Uganda receives 20,000 refugees monthly, which poses challenges to its existence. When these people come to Uganda, they expect to have a better life in terms of medical services and education, among others.

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Climate change has recently sparked widespread concern around the world. It’s difficult to read a newspaper or watch a news broadcast without coming across a story about the phenomenon. Governments around the world are developing and implementing strategies to combat what appears to be a pandemic, but what does climate change really mean to the average person?

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After a number of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and other circumstances, the international student association leadership team, along with the Dean of Student Affairs Office (DOSA) led by Bridget Mugume of Uganda Christian University (UCU), have finalized plans for the international student trip to Kalangala Island, Lake Victoria, on November 4, 2022.

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