By Communications Office United Nations Human Rights office in Gulu has on Monday, 19th June 2023 donated over 1000 law books to Gulu University Library following the looming closure of all United Nations Human Rights offices in Uganda. Wafula Owor Emmanuel, the National Human Rights Officer team leader in Gulu said the books were part of their Resource Centre where the public and human rights scholars would do their reading from and...
The award aims to encourage students’ research and writing on African topics and to promote the study of African cultures and societies. It is presented annually to a student whose master's thesis has been completed on the basis of research conducted on an African topic. The award consists of a prize of € 500,- and the publication of the winning thesis in the ASCL’s African Studies Collection. All theses submitted...
On June 26th, 2023, the Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) conducted a visit to Gulu University as part of their oversight responsibilities to monitor all projects funded by the STI Secretariat. Led by Hon. Dr. Asiimwe Florence Akiiki, the Vice-Chairperson of the Committee, the team engaged with various STI projects at Gulu University and held discussions with the university's scientists. They encouraged the researchers to focus on commercializing...
By Communications OfficeThe Minister of Health, Dr. Aceng Ruth Ocero has appointed Gulu University Medical Doctor and head of Medical Services to serve on the Pharmacy Board representing the Uganda Medical Association, the Professional Association of Doctors in Uganda. The ministerial appointment is in accordance with Section one of the Pharmacy and Drug Act,1970 CAP 280 according to the Minister in a letter dated 27th of June 2023.Dr Mukembo expressed...
Gulu University Fights HIV/AIDS Stigma. Gulu University in conjunction with the Uganda AIDS Commission launched rapid enforcement in the fight against HIV/AIDS Stigma among the youth at Gulu University and other Higher Institutions of Learning in Gulu. Speaking during the launch against HIV/AIDS stigma on Saturday, 10th of June 2023, Gulu University Guild President Okot Francis said they are committed as young people to end AIDS by 2030. “As the student leaders, we...