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Strengthening Ties: MUST Vice-Chancellor Meets with British High Commissioner to foster academic collaboration

In a bid to enhance international collaboration and foster academic partnerships, Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika the Vice-Chancellor Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) held discussions with the British High Commissioner to Uganda H.E Lisa Chesney and Ms. Marcella Winearls the First Secretary, Public Diplomacy and Strategy on January 21, 2025. Participating in the lively engagement from […]

MUST explores Fulbright Scholarship Opportunities

The Fulbright Scholarship meeting, held on December 4th, 2024, at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) highlighted the opportunities that can be leveraged on to optimise the Fulbright Scholarships. The discussions were led by the U.S Embassy officers; Ms. Veronica Ssempebwa, the US Public Engagement Specialist and Ms. Amy Peterson, the Public Engagement Officer. […]

MicroResearch Initiative under the Department of Maternal Newborn and Child Health Research at MUST Expands to Uganda Prisons Service

MicroResearch International, an initiative that empowers local researchers to develop local sustainable health solutions through grant writing, is breaking new ground in Uganda. In an inaugural meeting held at the Uganda Prisons Headquarters in Kampala, the MicroResearch program met with the Uganda Prisons Research Directorate, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance health innovation. […]

Department of Maternal Newborn and Child Health Research, MUST Launches a fund for multidisciplinary research

The Department of Maternal Newborn and Child Health Research, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Launches a fund for multidisciplinary research using the MicroResearch model In partnership with the University of Calgary, Canada, the Department of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Research at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) unveiled an ambitious initiative—the launch of a groundbreaking […]

Rethinking Conservation: Communities as Stewards of Nature

On November 16, 2024, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) IUC-UCoBS project hosted an insightful public lecture under the theme: “Rethinking Practices for Sustainable Conservation: Experiences from Lake Mburo National Park.” The lecture was delivered by Dr. Mark Infield, a globally renowned Landscape Recovery Manager, Conservator of the Ashdown Forest, and former Director of […]

MUST embraces clean water solutions through innovative partnerships

In collaboration with Humasol, a Belgium-based non-profit organization specializing in renewable energy solutions, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has developed water purification and irrigation projects aimed at tackling critical challenges faced by local communities. These initiatives focus on providing clean drinking water at the Kihumuro campus and introducing sustainable irrigation methods to support […]

MicroResearch Hybrid Forum 2024: Collaborative Research for Community Solutions

The 2024 MicroResearch Forum, held from October 16-17 at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda, and Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, and academics to share insights on local solutions to healthcare challenges. This hybrid event, with the theme Integrating MicroResearch into Health Systems for Better Community Outcomes, emphasized […]

CITT Announces Winners of The 2024/2025 Product Innovation Seed Grant

The Centre for Innovations and Technology Transfer (CITT) is thrilled to announce the winners of its prestigious Product Innovation Seed Grant for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, following a rigorous Project Qualification Review (PQR) process. Out of 18 participating teams in the final PQR pitching activity, four standout innovations were selected for their potential to enhance […]

MicroResearch Hybrid Forum

Hosted by: Kenya Medical Training College, Narok, Kenya and Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda Forum objectives: Provide an opportunity for MicroResearch PIs to present their research Encourage networking with other MicroResearchers from Africa Create a dialogue around the forum theme: “Integrating MicroResearch into health systems for better community outcomes” In person and […]