Education

Break silence on campus sexual harassment, university girls urged Daily Monitor

Loan scheme delays leave students stranded in indecision Daily Monitor

TVET Council warns colleges against training students for jobs that no longer exist PML Daily

By Daniel Ocan Long-held perception that Northern Uganda is still lagging behind in education has been challenged after two schools from Lira City shone at a national debate championship in…

Kampala: Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has paid glowing tribute to Professor Badru Dungu Kateregga, the founding Vice Chancellor and proprietor of Kampala University, describing him as a “true giant” of Uganda’s education sector. In a post shared on X on Tuesday, Dr. Muganga expressed his honor at sharing a moment with the […] The post Victoria University Boss Hails Kampala University Found

Parenting is an undeniably difficult job—and having your kids at home 24/7 while schools and daycares are closed can make it even more stressful. Unfortunately, that additional layer of stress during an already difficult time can sometimes manifest in ways you’re not intending—like being short with your kids or saying things you don’t mean. If […] The post 8 things parents should never tell their kids appeared first

The low-cost intervention was trialled in five countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The eight-week programme led to triple the learning gains of average learning interventions during school closures.

Busitema University expects big rewards from FASU Games Daily Monitor

RnB and Friends offered Kampala’s old-school music lovers more than nostalgia, bringing together music, food, drinks, conversations and social connections for a relaxed Sunday experience at Mestil Hotel.

Financial hardship, teenage pregnancy, inadequate school facilities and unfriendly learning environments are among the factors contributing to Uganda’s high school dropout rates, educators say.

Scientists led by the University of Vienna have found hidden populations within common gut bacteria, some of which are linked to ageing, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and type 2 diabetes. The study also found evidence that certain bacterial po…

Odisha to draft new law for a single education board merging BSE and CHSE for Class X and XII exams, aligned with NEP 2020 and digital/vocational push.

Old school RnB and friends takes Kampala back in time PML Daily

On Sunday evening, old-school music lovers once again gathered at Mestil Hotel for an evening built around songs that have survived changing tastes, generations and the rise of new music trends. But before the party gathered full speed, MC of the day Derrick Dasha called on the audience to pause for a minute of silence […] The post RnB and Friends Bring Old School Magic to Mestil appeared first on SoftPower News.

King Oyo honoured as RnB and friends brings old-school magic to Mestil PML Daily

In July, students at two campuses in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, built 108 websites. In eastern Uganda, a workshop that arrived to find no electricity at the school ran anyway, for more than 100 learners, because a former student had asked for it. In Costa Rica,…

The suspension of school trips and educational tours following the July 16 tragic accident involving learners of King David Junior School in Ndejje has left many schools facing a difficult balance between keeping learners safe and providing them with practical learning experiences. The accident, which claimed the lives of 20 learners and an adult as […] The post Tour ban leaves schools crying over practical learning

Tayebwa: Kabale Has Become a Benchmark University ChimpReports

Many researchers and students in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda struggle to access and publish scientific and technical articles because of financial barriers including publishing fees and subscriptions to research libraries. To help, IEEE has made its Xplore Digi…

More than 51,000 children of school-going age are currently unaccounted for in Agago district’s formal education system, prompting district authorities to order parents and guardians to ensure they return to school when the third term begins on September 14. The concern follows an analysis of the district’s school-age population and enrolment figures, which indicate a […] The post Over 51,000 school-age children unac

[Melanie O’Brien is Professor of International Law and Deputy Head of School (Research) at the University of Western Australia Law School, and visiting scholar with the University of Minnesota Law School’s Human Rights Center. Thomas Shacklock is the research…