Author: The Standard Editor

SJMC and Social Sciences edged the School of Business 25-23 to win the UCU Inter-Faculty Netball title, while FEDAT dominated the School of Law 76-46 in the basketball final, sealing a memorable double finale to the university’s Inter-Faculty Games.

Combined School of Social Sciences and SJMC team defeated FEDT 2-0 to win the UCU Inter-Faculty Games 2026 title. Goals from Diego Mugambwa and tournament top scorer Simon Arike capped a disciplined performance built on tactical execution and resilient defending.

One of the developers, Bak Kau Nak, explained that the scoreboard is designed to support multiple sports, including basketball, football, volleyball, netball, and any other sport that requires timekeeping and scoring.

Abasoga Nseete, UCU Chapter, held its first general meeting of the semester yesterday with society funding and the upcoming cultural gala as the main topics on the agenda. 

Preaching under the theme “Running the Race with Purpose: Aiming High and Starting Now”, Prof. Mushengyenzi compared the academic and Christian journey to a race that requires focus, discipline, and determination.

Career development is very important. While at university, your primary focus should be learning, gaining practical skills, and building professional discipline. However, times have changed. In the past, many graduates were absorbed directly into government jobs after graduation…

UCU has continued its efforts to support needy students through organising an annual charity sale event known as UCU Garage Sale 2026.

Coached by UCU Canons shooting guard Zachariah Ekirappa, the SJMC and Social Sciences side put up a determined performance to seal the podium finish in a highly contested encounter.

Archbishop of the Church of Uganda (COU) His Grace, the Most Reverend Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has informed the public that the Martyrs day celebrations at the Anglican Site in Namugongo will be animated scientifically. 

The win was pivotal on the well-coordinated backline of UCU Lady Cardinals, commanded by Prossy Basemera and Harriet Muwugumya, as well as the team’s ball carrier upfront, Cathy Nassimbwa, who was in her prime form so far this season, making the defence of Jinja United Women FC look shaky.