A Month of Milestones First 30 Days of Prof. Byakika
Exactly one month ago, on October 24, 2024, a new chapter unfolded at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) as Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika assumed the role of the 3rd Vice Chancellor. Succeeding Prof. Celestino Obua, who himself followed in the footsteps of the founding Vice Chancellor, Prof. F.I.B Kayanja, Prof. Byakika’s appointment marked a […]
A New Dawn for Innovation at MUST
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) celebrated a significant milestone on a bright and hopeful day. The Kihumuro Main Campus filled with excitement as the university launched the MUST Holdings Company Limited and the Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC). This marked the culmination of two years of dedicated work. Dr. Medard Twinamatsiko, Director […]
MUST’s 6th White Coat Ceremony: A Rite of Passage for Aspiring Medics
The air crackled with anticipation on the Mbarara University of Science and Technology campus. On November 13, 2024 the 6th White Coat Ceremony was held at the Pharmacology Grounds, a significant rite of passage for a new generation of medical students. The event was graced by a distinguished faculty and staff: Vice Chancellor Prof. Pauline […]
Vice Chancellor’s familiarization trip to Bwindi and the Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC)
On November 11th, 2024, Prof. Pauline Byakika Kibwika, the Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), embarked on an important visit to the Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC) and Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The primary objective of her visit was to familiarize herself with the MUST’s research institute and […]
Dr. Viola N wins a grant by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Aligned with university mandate, that states as to promote quality higher education for national integration and development through science and technology, MUST is honored to have received the prestigious grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada. This award for the CONNECT project underscores MUST’s commitment to addressing critical issues in sexual and reproductive […]
Holicare at the 19th Annual Research Dissemination Conference (ARDC) A Collaborative Step Towards Global Health
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) is proud to announce that Holicare, a global initiative dedicated to improving access to diagnostic testing, will be participating in the 19th Annual Research Dissemination Conference (ARDC) on November 15,2024, at Las vegas hotel Mbarara. Holicare brings together Academia and industry to support their ambition to transform the […]
MUST Congratulates Dr. Rogers Kajabwangu on AOGU Presidency
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) community, congratulates Dr. Rogers Kajabwangu (PhD) upon being elected as the 12th President of the National Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AOGU). Dr. Kajabwangu, a distinguished faculty member at MUST and MRRH. He has mentored a number of students and participated in Urogynecology camps as well as being […]
A Legacy of Impact: The First Mile Project Concludes
MGH, in partnership with the Global Health Collaborative, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), has significantly supported surrounding communities through the First Mile Project. This initiative has been instrumental in bringing vital healthcare services directly to the people, focusing on capacity building, research and innovation, and community engagement. […]
MUST-IUC UCoBS Project Partners with UNDP to Represent Uganda at the Youth Connekt Africa Summit 2024
Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST) is proud to announce that the MUST-IUC UCoBS Subproject-5, “Increased Youth Employability through Skilling, Innovations, Experiential Learning, and Technology Transfer,” has been selected to represent Uganda at the prestigious Youth Connekt Africa Summit 2024. This year, the summit will be held from 8th to 10th November at the […]
A Courtesy Call to the Vice Chancellor: Strengthening Collaboration for the Future
In a spirit of collaboration and shared purpose, Vice Chancellor Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika hosted Prof. Louise Ivers and Dr. Stephens Asiimwe from the Global Health Collaborative. Prof. Ivers is a Professor of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and the Director of the Harvard […]
