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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On November 15, 2023, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) proudly hosted its first-ever Research Mentors and Supervisors Workshop, organized in collaboration with MGH Global Health Collaborative. The event aimed to enhance the mentorship and supervisory skills of faculty members. The workshop commenced with Assoc. Prof. Vicent Batwala delivering a warm welcome and highlighting […]

ATRAP project taps the potential of citizen science in the fight against Bilharzia.  On sept 21, 2023, the ATRAP project closed its phase 1 with a dissemination workshop that was held in Lake Victoria Hotel Entebbe. The event was graced by the ambassador of Belgium to Uganda, H.E Hugues Chantry and the Vice Chancellor Mbarara […]

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 […]

With over 150 publications Prof. Celestino Obua has lived by example to the people he leads in MUST. `Today November 3, 2023, Prof. Celestino has been sworn as the new chairperson of the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) Prof. Obua was accompanied by his dear wife Mrs Obua Maureen. He takes over this position from […]