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15DecDecember 15, 2025

Kabale University Explores Strategic Academic Partnership with Romania’s University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I”

Mr. Marian Venus Volintiru Kabale University continues to strengthen its international engagement agenda through strategic academic partnerships aimed at advancing teaching, research, and community impact. On 15th December 2025, the Vice Chancellor of Kabale University, Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga, received Mr. Marian Venus Volintiru, who paid a courtesy call on behalf of the University of Life Sciences...

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15DecDecember 15, 2025

Kabale University, CIP Explore Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Potato Value Chain Development

Dr. Norman Kwikiriza Kabale University, through its Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, on 15th December 2025 hosted a high level roundtable discussion with representatives from the International Potato Center (CIP) aimed at exploring strategic areas of collaboration to advance agricultural development in the region. The engagement brought together Kabale University academic leadership and CIP representatives, Dr....

Partnerships & CollaborationsAgricultural Innovation, CIP, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, International Potato Center, Potato Value Chain, Research Collaboration, Seed Multiplication, Student Training, sustainable agriculture0 CommentsRead more...

26NovNovember 26, 2025

Prof. Joy Kwesiga Honored Among Founders as ACFODE Marks 40 Years of Gender Advocacy

Kabale University celebrates with great pride the recognition of our Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joy C. Kwesiga, who was honored as one of the visionary founders of Action for Development (ACFODE) during the organisation’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. The award acknowledges her outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment and a lifelong contribution...

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20NovNovember 20, 2025

Kabale University Hosts UNCST Capacity Building Training to Strengthen Innovation and Intellectual Property Competencies

Kabale University, in partnership with the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, hosted a one day capacity building training aimed at enhancing innovation management and intellectual property skills among researchers, innovators, and university based start ups. The training took place on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at the Faculty...

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19NovNovember 19, 2025

Kabale University Convenes RESPECT Project Advisory Committee Meeting to Advance Human Rights Education and Research

Kabale University held a significant milestone event on 17th November 2025 at White Horse Inn, Kabale, bringing together stakeholders for the RESPECT Project Advisory Committee for Feasibility Meeting. The gathering formed part of the ongoing efforts to steer the progress of the Responsible Critical Thinking (RESPECT) project, a transformative partnership between Kabale University (KAB) and...

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18NovNovember 18, 2025

Kabale University and Equity Bank Launch Joint Tree Planting Drive to Strengthen Climate Resilience

Kabale University has taken a bold step in advancing environmental conservation and climate resilience through a large-scale tree planting initiative held on 12th November 2025. The activity, conducted under the theme “Promoting a Purely Green Environment, Preserving Generations for the Future to Come”, marked the beginning of the University’s long-term target of planting 250,000 trees...

Agriculture & Environmentbiodiversity, climate change, climate resilience, community engagement, environmental conservation, Equity Bank partnership, food value chain, green initiatives, Kabale University projects, sustainable agriculture, tree planting0 CommentsRead more...

15NovNovember 15, 2025

Kabale University Hosts RESPECT 1 Workshop on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Human Rights

Mr. Ivan Mugabi Kabale University has taken a significant step toward strengthening its leadership in human-rights education and research after successfully hosting the inaugural RESPECT Workshop 1: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Human Rights. The workshop is part of the wider Responsible Critical Thinking (RESPECT) project, a collaborative academic initiative between Lund University (LU) in...

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14NovNovember 14, 2025

Kabale University Launches an incubation center to promote youth innovation

13 November 2025 marked a historic milestone for Kabale University with the official launch of the Kabale University Business Incubation Centre (KABBIC), a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture innovation, empower youth, and drive value addition across key agricultural value chains in the region. KABBIC has been established as a multidisciplinary innovation hub where young entrepreneurs, students,...

Community Outreach, ResearchAgribusiness Development, Agricultural Technology, Community Transformation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Kabale University Business Incubation Centre, Potato Value Chain, Uganda Development Bank (UDB), UNDP Uganda, Youth Empowerment1 CommentRead more...

13NovNovember 13, 2025

Kabale University Enhances Hospitality Education Through Professional Training by PUM Netherlands Experts

Kabale University has launched a specialized professional development programme aimed at elevating the quality of hospitality education offered through the Institute of Tourism and Hospitality. The week-long training, facilitated by Mr Johan Spape and Mr Berend Heringa from the PUM Netherlands Dutch Expert Program, is equipping academic staff with modern, hands-on...

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12NovNovember 12, 2025

Kabale University Wins 2025 Africa Medical Schools Quiz Championship – A Third Consecutive Continental Triumph

Okecho Stanley (Team Captain) - 5th Year Kabale University has once again proven its academic dominance on the African stage after the Kabale University Medical Students’ Association (KUMSA) emerged champions of the 2025 FAMSA Africa Inter-MSA Medical Quiz. This marks an extraordinary third consecutive continental victory, cementing Kabale University’s reputation as one of Africa’s most competitive...

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