Community Engagement

Gulu University attends the Women’s Day Celebration at Kololo

On 08/03/2026, a delegation from Gulu university was proud to witness the signing of three important documents during the women’s day celebrations at Kololo ceremonial grounds. The launch of the second national action plan on the elimination of gender-based violence, the gender equal climate action strategy and the national strategy on ending female genital mutilation 2026 – 2031 the documents were signed by the vice president of Uganda honorable Jessica...

Gulu University hosted Community leaders

On 16 December 2025, Gulu University elevated its commitment to community transformation through purposeful engagement with grassroots leadership. A team of about 60 LC I and LC II leaders drawn from different parts of Gulu City participated in a guided familiarization tour across the University’s faculties. Led by the Head of Communications and the Estates Manager, the engagement aimed to acquaint local leaders with the University’s services, infrastructure, and role in...

Gulu University Launches 16 Days of Activism to Strengthens the fight Against Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Violence

Gulu University on 14th-11-2025 officially launched its annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, reaffirming its commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and empowering learning environment for all students and staff. The event brought together administrators, student leaders, government officials, and partners in a united call to end all forms of sexual harassment and violence within the institution and the wider community. This was with a focus on creating awareness...

Gulu University Hosts Media Literacy Training for Students

On 7th-Nov-2025, Gulu university hosted a media literacy training in partnership with TAGDEV 2.0 under the theme Digital and Media literacy skills. This training was dedicated to equipping students and community members on digital media skills. Students and community members. The meeting was officially opened by the Gulu university communications officer, Mr. James Onono Ojok, who talked about the importance of media and how it can affect one’s opportunities if not handled...

UNDP conducts Innovations Needs Assessment at Gulu University

UNDP Northern Uganda Field Office team led by the area Coordinator, Florence Ochola has conducted innovation needs assessment at Gulu University on Monday 4th April 2025 to identify challenges hindering students from being innovative, creating jobs, and impacting the surrounding community. The coordinator said the main objective of the innovation gaps assessment in public universities is to support the growth of vibrant innovation ecosystems in public universities across Uganda that foster...