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Gulu University, Partners Assess Youth Empowerment Progress in Refugee-Hosting Districts

7th -16th/April 2026, A joint team of government officials, development partners, and university leadership has conducted a monitoring visit to assess progress under a major youth empowerment programme (RETI), targeting refugee and host communities in northern Uganda, these areas include Lamwo, Kiryandongo and finally Gulu city, Uganda. A group photo of local leaders and Gulu University stakeholders with the RETI leaners. The Refugee and Host Community Youth Empowerment and Transformation Initiative (RETI),...

Gulu University Hosts Global Dialogue on Lifelong Learning Amid Growing Education Crisis

A group photo of the Second Prof. Peter Jarvis Memorial Lecture participants. Gulu University has convened local and international education actors to confront what experts describe as a deepening global crisis in education, marked by shifting geopolitics and declining development cooperation. Speaking during the Hybrid Second Prof. Peter Jarvis Memorial Lecture held on April 15, 2026, under the UNESCO Chair on Lifelong Learning, Youth and Work, participants warned that lifelong learning, particularly...

Gulu University Hosts Pupil’s From Gulu Primary School

On April 14, Gulu University opened its doors to an enthusiastic group of young learners from Gulu Primary School for an educational tour aimed at inspiring the next generation and strengthening community ties. A photo of the Dean’s department talking to the pupils. The visit, filled with curiosity and excitement, gave the pupils a rare opportunity to experience university life firsthand. Moving through lecture halls, libraries, and key facilities, the children were...

Re-advertisement for the Position of DVC (FA) for Gulu University

Gulu University hereby re-advertises the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration). The University invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and competent individuals to fill this senior management position. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in financial planning, administration, and resource management to support the University’s mission and operations. Interested applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. Click to view: Re-advertisement for the...

Call for Applications for Admission Under Direct Entry Scheme and HEAC Programmes 2026/2027

Gulu University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into various undergraduate programmes under the Direct Entry Scheme and Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Detailed application guidelines are available on the official university website and at the admissions office. Click Here to Access the Advert:  ...