Uganda’s Minister of Education and Sports, as well as the First Lady, Janet Kataha Museveni, has applauded Victoria University for “future-proofing of the education system through technological innovation and advancement that is reshaping industries, economies as well as the way people live”. This was during the university’s 7th graduation ceremony at the Kololo Independence Grounds, on September 14th 2023. In a speech read for her by the Deputy Parliament, SpeakerRt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa; the First Lady said that skills and knowledge are no longer sufficient to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the future and a highly competitive job market,…
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Victoria University, Kampala has partnered with the United Kingdom’s University of the West of England Bristol (UWE Bristol), allowing students from Victoria University to complete their degrees in the United Kingdom, should they choose to do so. The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is a modern university in the thriving city of Bristol. UWE Bristol is one of Britain’s most popular universities, with more than 30,000 students and 3,000 staff and is the largest provider of higher education in the south west of England. Students come to UWE Bristol from all parts of the UK, as well…
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Victoria University’s freshly introduced Master of Science in Health Safety and Environment Management has received an additional credibility boost, from The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in the United Kingdom. Victoria University’s freshly introduced Master of Science in Health Safety and Environment Management has received an additional credibility boost, from The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in the United Kingdom. Victoria University’s freshly introduced Master of Science in Health Safety and Environment Management has received an additional credibility boost, from The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in the United Kingdom. IOSH is the world’s…
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Victoria University, the newly chartered private university on Saturday evening held its sixth graduation. The ceremony is the first one of its kind after attaining Charter status and on a new road of redefining higher education teaching and assessment in the country and the entire East African region. Held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala, the event was graced by Education and Sports Minister, Janet Museveni represented by the Minister of State for Higher Education Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo who applauded the remarkable transformations at the University. “Victoria University has changed the education tide with its Authentic Learning and work…
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Christmas has come early for Victoria University (VU) as the National Council for Higher Education has approved the granting of a charter to the institution . A charter is issued by a relevant authority to create or recognize a university. It is the grant of authority or rights, stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified. The letter from the NCHE to Victoria University The acquiring of the charter means Victoria University is now comparable to public universities with the government of Uganda recognition and certification. In a tweet, Dr Lawrence Muganga, The VU Vice Chancellor said: “At…
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In a bid to boost sports in Uganda and safety in motorsport, Victoria University and The Ruparelia Foundation, a charitable arm of the Ruparelia Group have donated to the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) a fully equipped ambulance. This is the Federation’s first ambulance in the 20 years of its existence, according to its President, Dipu Ruparelia. The ambulance was handed over by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Lawrence Muganga and Rajiv Ruparelia, the Group’s Managing Director. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Dr. Muganga said that Victoria University and the Foundation would “continue working closely with the FMU and…
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Dr Lawrence Muganga the Victoria University Vice-Chancellor, who last week was briefly detained by operatives from the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) has spoken out and distanced himself from any espionage activities. In his very first public media interview, Dr. Muganga, who appeared on NTV Uganda’s On the Spot Show, said that up to today he can’t quite tell why of all people, he was arrested. “I don’t know why I was arrested. To be honest, I will tell you, I don’t know anything. I was just surprised,” he told Patrick Kamara, the show’s host, adding: “I am not a…
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Following a public outcry on the manner of arrest of Dr Lawrence Muganga, the Victoria University Vice-Chancellor, it appears President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, intervened and ordered his release. Preliminary reports indicate that the youthful don was arrested by the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) in a manner that has been criticised by human rights activists, members of the public and Dr Muganga’s family as unprofessional and unbefitting. In a statement, posted on Facebook by outspoken social activist, Frank M. Gashumba soon after the don was release, he confirmed that indeed PResodent Museveni had intervened in the release. “We would like…
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Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga, is a free man after his release from detention on Friday evening. Dr Muganga was reportedly arrested on Thursday from his office by Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) operatives. Military Spokesperson Col. Ronald Kakurungu said that Dr. Muganga had been arrested over illegal stay in the country and espionage activities. However, it has been discovered that Dr Lawrence who was hired to run Victoria University is a highly skilled academician and citizen of Uganda and possess a national identity card no. CM9603210KCCG. “I am finally out and thankful for the public support. Thank…
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At least 47 students from the faculties of Health Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management as well as Science & Technology have today graduated at Victoria University in a ceremony held at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The event held today under the theme ‘Educating with a purpose” saw the university award the best-performing students with prizes. Juliet Nakasinde from the faculty of business and management emerged as the best student with a CGPA of 4.70 and was followed by Nigisti Habtemariam Kidane with a CGPA of 4.69 while James Kasozi Musinguzi from the faculty of Humanities and Social Management…
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