Author: The Standard Editor

Most employers are hesitant to hire university graduates because many have theoretical knowledge but lack practical experience. This is because of the extensive theoretical classes students have throughout their study time. The partnership between Uganda Christian University (UCU) and MTN Uganda seeks to educate and prepare UCU BSCS students.

A team of five students from Uganda Christian University (UCU) have come together to improve the educational experience of visually impaired students under a project dubbed “Gen-visual.”

On February 26th, 2022, an historic event took place at Bishop Senior Secondary School Mukono’s playground as Rev. Canon Enos Kitto Kagodo was installed as the fifth Bishop of Mukono Diocese. The occasion was witnessed by thousands of believers who were present to witness the transition of power from the outgoing bishop, Rt. Rev. James William Ssebagala, who had reached the retirement age of 65 the previous year.

“I won’t trade my time with the children for anything because I love children, and the children love me,” Mary says confidently about her work.

The transition from university to the professional world can be a challenging time for many graduates. With so many decisions to make, it’s important for students to be well-prepared for the next phase of their lives.

As she handed over the mantle of leadership, Sserwadda stressed the importance of collaboration and communication between the DOSA’s office, the incoming guild government, and the student body to ensure effective governance and build upon the successes of the previous government.

Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) school of social sciences signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Promise International, an organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, that focuses on assisting children with special needs in Uganda. The signing ceremony took place at the Principal’s Hall and was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Aaron Mushengyezi.

If anyone had been in the shoes of Abaliwano Yvette, chances are he/she would have made the same career decision. Yvette, a student of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Medicine (SoM), is surrounded by medical professionals at her home.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) is set to resume its highly anticipated inter-faculty football tournament in 2023 after a two-year hiatus due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The tournament, last played in 2019, will feature participation from multiple faculties across the university, including men’s football, women’s netball, and both men’s and women’s basketball.

Since her father’s passing, Namiiro’s mother has been the sole breadwinner, making it difficult for her to support Namiiro and her siblings. Although Namiiro had no hopes of continuing her education after completing her senior year vacation due to her humble background, her mother encouraged her to enroll in university, and they searched for possible ways to pay for her tuition.