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In 2022, Jessica Hughes, a USA missionary serving at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono, found herself in every academic’s dilemma of trying to condense a voluminous thesis into a journal article. For Hughes’ case, she was adapting a 300-plus-page thesis into an article for Missionalia, a journal of the Southern African Missiological Society.
This hub focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and skill development, enabling beneficiaries to gain knowledge and expertise on business startup and management.
Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) Dean of the School of Dentistry (SoD), James Magara, was among the 10 pioneer students getting a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Makerere University in 1988. Thirty years later, in 2018, Magara’s son, David Magara, was among the pioneer students of UCU’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery program.
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.