The University: Vice Chancellor

Professor Frederick Ian Bantubano Kayanja:

Professor Frederick Kayanja has served as Vice Chancellor since the inception of the university in 1989.Apart from carrying out his administrative roles he is also a Professor at the faculty of Medicine.

 
Professor Kayanja is a reknown academician who has published extensively.

He has won several awards including Life Time Achievement Award from the British Government and the Palmes Academigue the French highest recognition for individual’s outstanding performance.

 Professor Kayanja is Chairman of the National Agricultural Research Organization (Uganda) and Chairman of the National Council for Higher Education (Uganda).

His major research interests include:
1. The role of blood vessels in the osteogenic process
2. Mammalian reproductive biology
3. Conservation and the environment
4. Infectious diseases
5. Agriculture for development
6.Zoonotic diseases