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Members of Busitema University Management pose for a group photograph during the two-day retreat at Mbale Resort Hotel on 2 September 2026

Busitema Sharpens Focus on Results, Accountability and Institutional Impact

Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako addresses members of Busitema University Top Management during the two-day Top Management Retreat at Mbale Resort Hotel on 2 September 2026.

Prof. Waako Challenges Management to Keep Pace with Busitema’s Growth

Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, State Minister for Minerals, is received by Busitema University Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako upon her arrival at the Main Campus for Youth Mining Day on 14 August 2026.

Busitema University Hosts Youth Mining Day as Minister Nyamutoro Calls for Greater Youth Participation in the Minerals Sector

Education & Agriculture

10 Sep 2026 10:35 EAT

What India’s Small AI Could Mean for Agricultural Research at Busitema University

Gulasal and her mother-in-law Sanobar inspect raspberries on their family plot in Usmonobod village. Photo credit: World Bank.

9 Sep 2026 17:14 EEST

Reliable Water, Better Harvests: Why Irrigation Research Matters

Photo credit: World Bank Group

9 Sep 2026 16:34 EEST

AgriConnect’s First Year Offers a Wider View of What Farmers Need to Succeed

Photo by Dextra Group/ World bank

9 Sep 2026 15:22 EEST

IFC Investment Experience Offers Lessons for Taking Busitema Research Beyond the University

Busitema University Leads Teacher Training on Activity-Based Learning at St. Paul High School

3 Jan 2025 11:34 EET

Busitema University Leads Teacher Training on Activity-Based Learning at St. Paul High School

Research

14 Sep 2026 17:22 EAT

Busitema Visiting Professor Motlalepula Matsabisa Honoured with Prestigious Hamilton Naki Award

Chief Security Officer, SSP Syamutsangira Simon, addresses the meeting as the Guild President and Operating Commissioner follow the proceedings

15 Aug 2026 11:33 EEST

Student Safety Takes Centre Stage as Security Teams Engage Guild Leaders Ahead of New Semester

Guild President Kamara Onesmus Outlines His Vision for a More Responsive and Inclusive Busitema University

7 May 2026 12:18 EEST

Guild President Kamara Onesmus Outlines His Vision for a More Responsive and Inclusive Busitema University

Newly Elected 17th Guild President, Mr. Kamara Onesmus reciting the Oath as The University Legal Officer, Ms. Martha Apolot looks on

22 Apr 2026 09:03 EEST

17th Guild Leaders Sworn In Amid Calls for Integrity and Dialogue

14TH GRADUATION CEREMONY

The 19th University games editions

13th Graduation Ceremony of Busitema University

Busitema University Profile

Busitema University Nursing Students Association Finalists'Dinner

Recent News

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Busitema University in 1.1 Million USD grant to research sunflower seed oil massage to improve the survival of premature infants in Uganda

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Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero graces Uganda Agro-Science Park Project Workshop at Busitema University

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US Ambassador Visits Busitema University, Commends Peace Corps Activities

US Ambassador Visits Busitema University, Commends Peace Corps Activities

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Busitema University Moves Up in Temporal Webometrics Rankings

Busitema University Moves Up in Temporal Webometrics Rankings

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Interim Guild Executive Inaugurated

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Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya Receives DataCite Global Access Fund to Promote Open Scholarship and Open Science

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Busitema University medical school celebrates its 10th anniversary

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Featured

Busitema Guild President Opens Talks with FAWE Uganda on Student Mental Health and Accommodation

9 Sep 2026 11:32 EAT

Busitema University Joins 10-University Initiative to Expand Women’s Pathways into STEM Teaching

29 Aug 2026 11:05 EAT

Busitema University Targets Stronger Finish as Ultimate University Quiz Preparations Begin

20 Aug 2026 08:32 EAT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

17 Aug 2026 17:22 EAT

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

17 Aug 2026 16:54 EAT

Mining Professionals Bridge the Skills Gap, Mentor Uganda’s Future Mining Workforce

17 Aug 2026 15:57 EAT

Health and Medicine

Officials from Busitema University and Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College during activities marking the China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop at Busitema University.

Busitema Officially Launches China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop Training Programme for First Cohort of 36 Students

16 Sep 2026 11:53 EAT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

17 Aug 2026 17:22 EAT

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

17 Aug 2026 16:54 EAT

Busitema University Renews Strategic Partnership with the International Institute of Health Sciences

Busitema University Renews Strategic Partnership with the International Institute of Health Sciences

11 Jun 2025 11:40 EAT

Latest News

The Faculty of Engineering hosts a delegation from Engineers Without Borders

The Faculty of Engineering hosts a delegation from Engineers Without Borders

24 Mar 2024 10:39 EAT

Faculty of Engineering hosts a three-day IEEE Hybrid Conference

Faculty of Engineering hosts a three-day IEEE Hybrid Conference

21 Mar 2024 16:44 EAT

15th Guild Executive Sworn in this afternoon

15th Guild Executive Sworn in this afternoon

19 Mar 2024 20:36 EAT

Busitema University International Students Association( BUISA) successfully held their first elections at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Mr. kumiki was elected the President

Busitema University International Students Association( BUISA) successfully held their first elections

16 Mar 2024 15:43 EAT

Faculty of Management Sciences Engages in Hands-On Study Tours

Faculty of Management Sciences Engages in Hands-On Study Tours

13 Mar 2024 16:06 EAT

Avi-Tourism Training at Busitema University Faculty of Management Sciences

13 Mar 2024 15:34 EAT

Busitema Partners with Care Uganda to Advance Integrated Community Based Agricultural Extension

Busitema Partners with Care Uganda to Advance Integrated Community Based Agricultural Extension

12 Mar 2024 18:40 EAT

URSB Empowers Busitema Reseachers, Inventors and Innovators with a two-day Intellectual Property Training

URSB Empowers Busitema Reseachers, Inventors and Innovators with a two-day Intellectual Property Training

11 Mar 2024 19:09 EAT