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Fashion is a statement that not many people are bold enough to make. Just like the famous Coco Chanel once said - ‘I don’t do fashion. I am fashion.” Today, we speak with Jonathan Edgar Kasule, standard.ucu.ac.ug/baggy-cool-mod…
“I had to sit home between October to January,” Guma recalls. “It was a time to reflect but also survive. You start thinking beyond just your papers. How do I get food? How do I stay sane?” standard.ucu.ac.ug/a-former-stude…
After finishing her studies at the university in 2014, Namulwana faced the same challenge many graduates face, finding a job in her field. “I applied to many organisations, but I was never shortlisted,” she says. Eventually, standard.ucu.ac.ug/from-jobless-g…
According to Mrs. Rebecca Kangabe, UCU’s Director of ICT Services, the university is investing in cutting-edge digital systems like Alpha MIS, Moodle, and eChagua to foster collaboration, productivity, and secure access. standard.ucu.ac.ug/ucu-ushers-in-…
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“I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and excitement,” she says, recalling graduation day. “Wearing the new gown, hearing my name called, my family cheering—it was like a dream come true,” she adds standard.ucu.ac.ug/graduate-of-20…
For Rev. Canon Paul Wasswa Ssembiro, chaplain of Uganda Christian University (UCU), it was a moment of joy and pride as he translated the sermon which Bishop Henry Luke Orombi, the former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda gave, at the event standard.ucu.ac.ug/translating-on…
“You’d be surprised how many students are hooked,” one student says, pulling back the curtain on a hidden crisis. “They can’t pay rent, but they’re high every day.” standard.ucu.ac.ug/how-youth-are-…
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Biogas technology, derived from organic materials like agricultural residues and organic waste, is a vital renewable energy source in the global pursuit of sustainability. It supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), standard.ucu.ac.ug/ucu-biogas-pla…
Students must also be aware of financial traps, which range from mobile loans to "buy now, pay later" schemes. A student who understands how money works can anticipate these pitfalls and take the safer and better route. standard.ucu.ac.ug/financial-lite…
Even with its strengths, traditional parenting can sometimes feel too strict for children today. Too many rules may limit children's ability to express themselves, and they might find it hard to openly share their feelings. standard.ucu.ac.ug/balancing-trad…
This was witnessed during events such as Community Worship held on Tuesday of the week. International students led the congregation in soulful Kiswahili and Nigerian praise songs. standard.ucu.ac.ug/celebrating-di…
At the start of the week, during the Sunday service on June 29th, the day’s preacher, Dr. Eve Nakabembe, defined health as a state of physical, mental, spiritual, social, and economic well-being and not merely the absence of disease. standard.ucu.ac.ug/students-advis…
UCU got off to a promising start, with captain Ibanda Lwabanga knocking down a three-pointer and Joel Kayiira adding six early points, leading the Mukono side to a 15–11 advantage at the end of the first quarter. standard.ucu.ac.ug/canons-fall-to…
UCU started off with a strong lead, scoring 24 points against Nabisunsa’s 11 in the first quarter. Sylvia Nakituuka opened the score with a three-point shot. Despite missing a couple of layups and jump shots, Nakituuka’s 11 standard.ucu.ac.ug/lady-canons-cr…
The Canons wasted no time asserting control, powering to a 22–11 first-quarter lead. Their sharp offence and early defensive energy set the tone. standard.ucu.ac.ug/canons-back-to…
