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University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, says global economies are driven by knowledge to achieve the developmental goals of nations. Speaking at the 17th National Business Conference (NBC) in Francistown on the 26th August 2024, Professor Norris addressed the panel on…  read more
last updated on 28-08-2024
Forty (40) University of Botswana students recently attended the I’Connect Conference, themed “Solving Together: Growing Africa Through Innovation and Technology.” This year’s event was an excellent opportunity for students to connect with industry experts and explore the forefront of technological…  read more
last updated on 21-08-2024
University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, this week took a hands-on approach when he embarked on an insightful walkabout across the University’s main campus in Gaborone.  read more
last updated on 20-08-2024
The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Botswana His Excellency, Mr Fan Yong, commended the University of Botswana (UB) Confucius Institute for creating platforms that connected students with potential employers thereby contributing significantly to the fight against youth unemployment.  read more
last updated on 16-08-2024
University of Botswana (UB) Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Professor Richard Tabulawa, has said that aligning the curriculum with industry standards equips students with essential skills and knowledge, ensuring they were well-prepared to meet industry demands.  read more
last updated on 16-08-2024
University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris’s visit to Mbabane, Eswatini on the 10th of August 2024 not only served to address pressing student concerns but further provided a strategic opportunity to enhance regional collaborations.  read more
last updated on 15-08-2024
University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has said the University was embarking on a P43 million project to enhance its online platforms and expand internet connectivity across the campus.    read more
last updated on 15-08-2024
Parents of Eswatini students at the University of Botswana (UB) have expressed gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, for proactively addressing and clarifying their concerns regarding their children’s well-being and academic experience.  read more
last updated on 11-08-2024
University of Botswana (UB) Rhinos rugby teams (Men and Women) both claimed Silver at the Botswana Rugby League Finals held at the Touchdown Grounds on the 3rd of August 2024.  read more
last updated on 07-08-2024
Minister of Communications, Knowledge and Technology, Mr Thulagano Merafe Segokgo, has challenged University of Botswana (UB) Industrial Design and Technology students to tackle pollution and waste management issues at landfills.  read more
last updated on 07-08-2024
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, says the new University of Botswana (UB) strategy focuses on enhancing research quality and innovation to achieve national impact and gain regional and global recognition.  read more
last updated on 07-08-2024
The Office of the First Lady of Botswana in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development recently organised an enriching tour of the University of Botswana campus for 40 young female students from junior schools in the Kgalagadi, North-West and Kweneng regions. The aim of the…  read more
last updated on 05-08-2024
In a move set to bolster Botswana's technological and automotive sector, the University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, along with senior members of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), welcomed a delegation from APTIV.  read more
last updated on 05-08-2024
University of Botswana (UB) Chancellor, Ms Tebelelo Seretse, is on a highly significant week-long networking engagement in Vietnam. Among her key engagements are attending a major Sports Economy Conference and an international boxing tournament, where she will support one of Botswana’s top…  read more
last updated on 02-08-2024
July

Jul

University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has commended Orapa and Letlhakane Diamond Mine (OLDM) for its dedication to promoting academic prowess among young Batswana.  read more
last updated on 13-07-2024
University of Botswana (UB) Department of Careers and Counselling Deputy Director, Mr Selebaleng Mmapatsi has encouraged UB Protection Services employees to anticipate restructuring stress by developing the right emotions, cognitions and behaviour to survive the stress.  read more
last updated on 09-07-2024
University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, says UB and the Diamonds for Development Fund have numerous opportunities for collaboration in research areas such as renewable energy and solar power, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and mining.  read more
last updated on 09-07-2024
University of Botswana (UB) and Rheinland-Pfalzische Technische Universitat Kaiserslaughtern- Landau (RPTU) from Germany have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen relations in areas of joint research projects, staff and students exchange as well as academic and cultural…  read more
last updated on 09-07-2024
A delegation from the Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) was on a work visit to the University of Botswana (UB) to discuss and renew a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as well as evaluate collaboration of the (2) two institutions entered into since 2005.  read more
last updated on 03-07-2024
A team from the University of Botswana (UB) recently visited Amsterdam, Netherlands as part of the OSCAR 2.0 Open Science research initiative funded by the European Commission.  read more
last updated on 03-07-2024

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