The University of Botswana on December 20, 2021 had the privilege of hosting Botswana’s 400m-race specialist, Isaac Makwala, for a presentation of his book titled The Solo Runner and cover to the University management.
UBRadio Strategically Poised to Raise University of Botswana Profile Internationally
It s not a secret anymore. University of Botswana has a radio station. You just have to log on to www.ubradio.co.bw or download a mobile phone application to enjoy a bouquet of “hot topics” and music of all genres and ages.
It is an exciting addition to the broadcasting industry not only in Botswana but the rest of the world as its online presence makes it accessible anywhere around the globe, thereby strategically poised to raise the profile of the University of Botswana internationally.
“This is phenomenal growth in the media sector. It’s not about being behind the microphone as a broadcaster, it’s bringing business, it’s nurturing talent, it’s developing skills,” said Deputy Permanent Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Services, Mr Oshinka Tsiang, at the official launch of the online radio on May 6. 2021.
Northern Trust Corporation Extends Scholarship programme by 10 Years
Northern Trust Corporation which has been sponsoring University of Botswana graduate students since 2011 through the UB Foundation (UBF) has extended its scholarship programme for another 10 years to 2030. The announcement was made by UB Foundation Board Chairman, Mr Satar Dada, during a ceremony held at UB recently to award 22 graduate students sponsorship to pursue Master’s Degree study programmes in different fields at the university.
To date, Northern Trust has donated an amount of USD165 000 (Approximately P1.9 million) as part of its corporate social responsibility to support “first-in-the-family” students to undertake Master’s degree study programmes in economics, finance, statistics, business and related fields at the University of Botswana.
UB and BOCONGO Commit to Guide National Development Agenda
University of Botswana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Botswana Council of Non Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) to establish and maintain a partnership focused on implementing collaborative activities that contribute towards national development.
The objective of the MoU is to focus on activities that contribute towards national development anchored on National Development Plans, Vision 2036, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and other key strategic documents. Through the MoU UB and BOCONGO will, among others, be able to interrogate existing polices and create or strengthen platforms for policy research, advocacy and dialogue as well as encourage creative and innovative use of research and technology.