Author: Ronard Tushabe

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023

The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains derived from integrating persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic, and […]

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World AIDS Day, December 1, 2023

This annual event serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, and a rallying cry to commit to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat. World AIDS Day is a time to stand up for those impacted […]

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Ending violence against women is possible, but only if we act together, now. The global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a key international moment to call for an end to violence against women and girls. It runs from 25th November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) until 10th […]

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Call for Innovation Applications 2023/2024

The Center for Innovations and Technology Transfer (CITT) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the financial year 2023/2024. The call is targeting innovations at the level of product development. Each of the winning teams will be awarded UGX 16,650,000 to support product development and commercialization. The application deadline is November 30th 2023 […]

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Call for MUST Council Excellence Scholarship Applications

Applications are invited for the from suitably qualified candidates for the MUST Council Scholarship Fund for the underprivileged students. The MUST council Scholarship Fund for underprivileged Students aims at promoting academic excellence through provision of financial assistance to needy and exceptional privately sponsored undergraduate students. This was viewed as a means of trying to lessen the burden […]

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The 9th CAMTech Uganda MedTech Hack-a-thon 2023

The 9th CAMTech Uganda Annual MedTech Hack-a-thon will bring together innovators from around the world to solve critical health challenges in low-resource settings. This year’s Hack-a-thon at Mbarara University of Science and Technology will focus on; Leveraging Innovation to Achieve Equitable and Sustainable Healthcare.  Additionally, this year, we shall have 4 focus areas in line with […]

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