Prof. Pauline Byakika -Kibwika
@PbyakikaPauline
VC @MbararaUST | Prof. of Internal Medicine & Epidemiology @MakerereCHS | Expert in infectious diseases, Research Ethics, and Clinical Trials
Led by the VC and Deans, MUST presented its strengths in research, innovation, and grants management. Discussions focused on collaboration in implementation science, data-driven solutions, and capacity building, laying the groundwork for a fruitful partnership with New York…
Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Vice Chancellor of MUST, received an appreciation award for her outstanding research contributions with the International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) at Washington University in St. Louis, USA.
On July 24, 2025, MUST hosted a delegation from Washington University and New York University, led by Prof. Michael Lindsey, Dean of the Silver School of Social Work and Dr. Fred Ssewamala, Director of the McSilver Institute. The visit explored impactful collaborations in…
Today we launched the Masters in Medicine in NeuroSurgery Program at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Congratulations Prof Kitya and the Department of Surgery led by Dr Kisitu on this landmark achievement at MUST.

Get all the details for your accommodation right here: must.ac.ug/download/recom…
MUST and Higher Education Resource Services in East Africa (HERS-EA) are advancing a transformative partnership to advance women in higher education leadership across East Africa. Empowering, mentoring, and breaking barriers together. Check out the story via the link below.…
Hosted a team from Higher Education Resource Services-East Africa and we had excellent discussions regarding leadership and mentorship with a focus on women.

Why should the life and leadership of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere serve as a model for today’s leaders—especially in championing integration, justice, and equality? In a powerful reflection on Nyerere’s legacy, Mr. Ivan Ssegawa Sebastian called on leaders to emulate the visionary…
While officiating the opening of the Second Cohort of the Local Councillor’s Leadership Training Programme, Dr. Viola Nyakato (@ViolaNilah), representing Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (@PbyakikaPauline), urged local…
In her closing remarks, Dr. Viola Nyakato (@ViolaNilah), representing the Vice Chancellor Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika (@PbyakikaPauline), officially closed the Comprehensive Youth and Young Women Leadership Training Programme. She expressed her heartfelt appreciation to…
@MbararaUST is seeking a highly qualified Ugandan for the pivotal role of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration). For detailed person specifications and application guidelines, please visit:must.ac.ug/download/amend…
Behold the grand unveiling of the Faculty of Computing & Informatics Building at MUST in all its splendour! Marvel at the captivating elegance of the exterior and explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the interior spaces!
Mbarara University of Science and Technology is strengthening the Faculty of Computing and Informatics in line with Global trends in Higher Education.

The newly commissioned Faculty of Computing and Informatics building at Kihumuro Campus.
MUST held its 2nd graduation ceremony of the Institutional Pedagogy and Competence-Based Education training for 99 academic staff bringing the total of all graduates to 173. MUST is ready to receive students trained under Uganda's revised lower secondary school curriculum, which…
Earlier in the day, the UNESCO team met some of the MUST innovators that have been supported under the UNESCO CFIT III. Prof. Liu Yufeng was amazed by the developments of the projects that were showcased. It has been three and a half years of implementation. At the start of the…
Mbarara University of Science and Technology graduated academic staff in institutional pedagogy and Competence-Based Education Training. We heartily appreciate Prof Liu Yufeng and Dr. Patience Awopegba from UNESCO CFIT, for gracing the occasion! Succeed we MUST!

Happy birthday to Maama @JanetMuseveni, the first lady of the Republic of Uganda and the minister of @Educ_SportsUg. We celebrate your unwavering dedication to advancing education and nurturing the future of Uganda. May your new year be filled with continued strength, wisdom,…
“Education is the most powerful tool which you can use to change the world” Nelson Mandela Let us change these statistics!

Uganda Vice Chancellors Forum meeting at Makerere University to discuss the Higher Education Access Certificate Program and other Diploma programs offered at Universities
