MUST Innovators’ VEP Herbal Wound Spray Approved as Notified Herbal Product by NDA
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) is pleased to announce that its innovative VEP Herbal Wound Spray has received official certification from the Uganda National Drugs Authority (NDA). This certification signifies that the product is now registered as a Notified Herbal Product within the NDA registry, confirming its compliance with national standards for safety […]
MUST Hosts Ghent University Association Delegation to Strengthen Ties in Education, Research and Innovation
On 20-21, August 2025, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) hosted a high-profile delegation from the Ghent University Association (AUGent) under the UCoBS project, reaffirming a decade-long partnership aimed at enhancing community-based education, research, and service for sustainable development. The delegation was led by Prof. Mieke Van Herreweghe, Vice Rector of Ghent University, Dr. […]
MUST and Higher Education Resource Services East Africa unite for an empowerment initiative to Advance Women in Higher Education Leadership
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) hosted a milestone meeting with Higher Education Resource Services East Africa (HERS-EA) on 11th July 2025, setting the stage for a transformative partnership aimed at strengthening women’s leadership in higher education across the region. The collaboration reflects a shared vision between MUST and HERS-EA: empowering women to lead, […]
MUST ready to deliver Transformative Pedagogy Competence-Based Education
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) marked a historical milestone with the second graduation of 99 academic staff who completed a month-long training in Institutional Pedagogy and Competence-Based Learning. The event, held on 26th June 2025, took place at the university’s city campus and symbolized a renewed institutional commitment to enhancing the quality of […]
Building Global Connections for Local Impact
A delegation from the MUST-IUC-UCoBS project concluded a successful annual partnership visit to Belgium, aimed at strengthening networks with the Flemish Universities. From June 2 to 6, 2025, the team visited Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Ghent University (UGent), University of Antwerp, HOWEST, and Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. The delegation was led by Assoc. […]
MUST Vice Chancellor Strengthens Partnership with University of Calgary
On May 28, 2025, Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), hosted Dr. Jenn Brenner, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics from the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary (UC), Canada. The meeting celebrated and strategized for the longstanding partnership between MUST and UoC, which has thrived for over […]
Global Health Community Engagement Field School 2025, A Ugandan-Canadian Collaboration for Transformative Learning
The Global Health Community Engagement Field School 2025 is now underway! This four-week experiential learning program, hosted by the Department of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in partnership with the University of Calgary (UC), Canada, brings together undergraduate students from both institutions to learn, collaborate, and create […]
MUST and Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) sign MoU to strengthen banking and finance education
On April 24, 2025, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS). The MOU cements a long-standing partnership and establishes a formal framework for collaborative training, research, and professional certification in the field of banking and financial services. The ceremony […]
Retooling academic staff at MUST: A leap towards transformative teaching through pedagogy and competence-based learning training
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has embarked on an exciting journey to revolutionize teaching and learning through an intensive institutional pedagogy and competence-based learning training. This initiative is part of the broader UNESCO-China Funds-in-Trust (CFIT) Phase III Project titled “Higher Technical Education in Africa for Technical and Innovative Workforce” being implemented in line […]
Celebrating academic exchange and collaboration: MUST participates in the second Hellenic Mediterranean University – Africa International Week
Mbarara University of Science and Technology took part in the second Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) – African International Week from March 31 to April 4, 2025, in Crete, Greece. The event brought together academic leaders, researchers, and students from African and European institutions. Focused on the role of higher education institutions in achieving the United […]
