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Wednesday November 27, 2024
The Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA) has welcomed new leadership with the induction of a National Executive Committee (NEC) on November 15, 2024. The newly elected President, Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya, expressed gratitude to the outgoing NEC for their contributions and emphasized the importance of unity within the library and… Continue Reading
Tuesday November 19, 2024
Dr. Fredrick Lugya Kiwuuwa, the University Librarian at Busitema University was recently elected as the President of the Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA) for the period 2024-2027 further enhancing his distinguished professional portfolio. This announcement came during ULIA’s Annual General Meeting held on Friday November 15, 2024, where Dr. Lugya succeeded Mr. Ekwaro Francis, the outgoing president.
Founded in 2001, ULIA is a professional body dedicated to… Continue Reading
Friday November 15, 2024
Busitema University has successfully concluded a week-long admission ceremony across its seven campuses, officially welcoming the new cohort of first-year students to the institution. The event led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Paul Waako was an opportunity for the University’s top management to extend a warm welcome and provide guidance to the students.
In his address, Professor Waako encouraged the freshers to approach their academic journey with patience,… Continue Reading
Thursday November 14, 2024
Today, the Faculty of Science and Education, We celebrated a remarkable milestone by awarding scholarships to nine graduate students. The ceremony, held at the Space Science Institute, honored five PhD and four Master’s degree recipients for their achievements and dedication.
The event was officiated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako and hosted by Faculty Dean… Continue Reading
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Campuses
- Busitema
- Arapai
- Mbale
- Nagongera
- Namasagali
- Pallisa
The University was established as a multicampus model with its main campus located at Busitema. Initially, the University started with two (2) Faculties namely, Faculty of Engineering at the Busitema campus and Faculty of Science and Education at the Nagongera campus. Currently there are six operational Faculties inclusive of Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at Namasagali Campus, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences at Arapai Campus, Faculty of Health Sciences at Mbale Campus and Faculty of Management Sciences. Read More
Faculty of Engineering (FOE)-Busitema Campus focuses on irrigation, mechanization, agro-processing among others, all geared towards value addition and competitiveness in critical National Development Priorities of Human Capital Development (NDPHC) and improved livelihood. The faculty is also involved in research areas of irrigation, mechanization, agro-processing, ICT in Agriculture and climate change, engineering materials for low cost packaging and natural fibres, renewable energy, rice intensification with the following academic programmes. Read More
Faculty of Agriculture & Animal Sciences (FAAS)- Arapai Campus focuses on crop production, animal production and agribusiness. The faculty is involved in research on livestock and poultry improvement and in mushroom production with the following academic programmes:
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)- Mbale campus focuses on Health Sciences and is actively participating in research areas in malaria, use of ICT in health, as well as maternal and child health with the following academic programmes:
Faculty of Science and Education (FSE)- Nagongera Campus focuses on science education and ICT in education. The Faculty is carrying out research work in education for sustainable development, astronomy, material science and ICT for education with the following academic programmes:
Faculty of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences (NRES)- Namasagali Campus focuses on sustainable use of the environment and natural resources with emphasis on climate change mitigation. The Faculty is carrying out research on landslides in Mount Elgon and Mount Ruwenzori, rodents and pest control and cage fish farming on the River Nile with the following programmes:
- Master of Science Climate change and Disaster Management (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Economics (3 years)
Faculty of Management Science - Pallisa campus- focuses on management science, tourism and hospitality, and is carrying out research in business survival, decentralization, organizational rationality and behavior with the following academic programmes:
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