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IPSS’s Imagining gender futures in Uganda (IMAGENU)

IPSS’s Imagining gender futures in Uganda (IMAGENU) project held an end of project conference to disseminate findings in the form of policy briefs, documentaries and songs on bridewealth, single mothers and frail fatherhood, the wedding industry and labour migration to the Middle East. It was held on 22-23 January 2024 and participants included cultural leaders, politicians, NGO representatives, Local government officials, academia from Gulu University, Aarhus University and the University...

January 25, 2024Community Engagement0 CommentsRead more...

Gulu University Vice-Chancellor is the Educationist of the Year: African Leadership Magazine, UK

Prof. Openjuru George Ladaah the Gulu University Vice-Chancellor who doubles as the Chairperson of Uganda Vice-Chancellor’s Forum is the Educationist of the Year according to the official press release dated December,15th 2023 by the African Leadership Magazine. This official announcement from the organizers means Prof. Openjuru, George Ladaah who polled a record 81.57 percent to claim the African Educationalist of the Year, would share the same stage in February 2024 in...

December 20, 2023Community Engagement, News & Events, Stories & Articles0 CommentsRead more...

Gulu University Scientists in Burundi For Jua-Kali Exhibition

Gulu University team led by Dr Lamwaka Alice Veronica and Associate Professor, Echodu Richard are in Burundi, Bujumbura showcasing in the 18th East Africa exhibition that brings innovators and business community in the East African region together with the interest of showcasing strictly East African Products and Innovations. Dr. Lamwaka known for the Covilyce Invention during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the mastery of the blend between indigenous local herbs and science,...

December 9, 2023Community Engagement, Health, News & Events, Stories & Articles0 CommentsRead more...

Gulu University shines at the Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference in Kigali.

Gulu University Sexual and Reproductive Health Resource Center managed to get 25 abstracts at the Center for International Reproductive Health Training of the University of Michigan (CIRTHT) 2nd international conference that took place in Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda from 5th to 7th of October this year. The conference's theme was centered on sexual and Reproductive Health: ‘Informing Policy and Practice through Research and Preservice Training. Dr. Francis Pebalo Pebolo the head of...

October 8, 2023Community Engagement0 CommentsRead more...

Gulu University is a community –oriented University and as such views a community in its broadest sense while ensuring local relevance

The University Engagement Policy and strategy falls within the vision of Gulu University i.e. ’To be the leading Academic Institution for Promotion of Community Transformation and Industrialization for Sustainable Development’. Therefore as part of its Agenda for Community Transformation, the vision encapsulates the University’s desire as a higher education institution to be relevant to society. Coordinating and providing outreach activities is therefore among the core mission of GU. Gulu University is a...

September 11, 2023Community Engagement, News & Events, 1 CommentRead more...