News & Updates

From Data to Action: Day 2 at the AgriFoSe Workshop

Day two of the AgriFoSe workshop unfolded with a powerful call to action: science must move beyond journals and into the hands of decision-makers. Under the theme Translating Science into Policy and Practice, the session challenged scientists and emerging researchers to rethink the journey of their work from discovery to real-world impact. The workshop, hosted by AgriFoSe (Agriculture for Food Security), aims to strengthen the link between research and sustainable development....

Universities must move beyond conducting research merely for promotion

Academic researchers have been urged to conduct research to impact societies beyond just their academic promotions ;these remarks were made by the Gulu University Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor David Okello Owiny , while opening the three day AgriFoSe training for researchers that started on Tuesday ,17th,February ,2026 and ending on Thursday ,19th 2026. The training themed translating science into policy and practice training is aimed at equipping researchers with skills...

Bridging the Gap: Kyambogo and Gulu Universities to Host AgriFoSe2030 Science to Policy Training

In a strategic move to turn academic research into tangible community impact, the Kyambogo University Regional AgriFoSe2030 Hub, in collaboration with Gulu University, is set to host a high-level workshop titled "Translating Science into Policy and Practice." Running from February 17th to 19th, 2026, the three-day intensive programme will gather bright young scientists at Gulu University. Supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), this initiative is a partnership between the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Kyambogo,...

The Graduate Handbook

The University has published the Graduate Handbook, a key guide for all postgraduate students. The handbook provides essential information on academic regulations, research procedures, supervision, assessment, and graduation requirements. It is designed to support students throughout their postgraduate studies and ensure clarity on policies and expectations. All graduate students and supervisors are encouraged to read and refer to the handbook regularly. click here The Graduate Handbook is available for download on the University...