30 November 2024
Building Synergy: Preparing Engineers for Real-World Challenges
November 7
Experts at the Global Engineering Conference in Kigali emphasized the need for engineering education reform to align academic curricula with the dynamic needs of the workforce, particularly for tackling Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Project-based learning, upskilling initiatives, and cross-sector partnerships were highlighted as essential in equipping engineers to solve contemporary global challenges. Calls were also made to increase female representation and foster international recognition of engineering qualifications across Africa. Read more.
Rwanda Strengthens Support for International Students with New Guidelines
November 9
Rwanda’s Higher Education Council introduced new guidelines to enhance the experience of international students, requiring higher learning institutions to create dedicated support offices. These measures include ensuring students have the financial capacity to cover all educational expenses. International student enrollment in Rwanda surged to 9,109 in 2024, up from 1,400 in 2017. Read more
Rwandan Student Awarded Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2025
November 21
Chriss Tuyishime, a Yale University student, has been named a 2025 Rhodes Scholar, joining a global cohort of over 100 recipients recognized for academic excellence and leadership. His work spans global health policy, sustainable investment in Africa’s pharmaceutical industry, and innovative aid strategies. At Oxford, he plans to pursue graduate studies in translational health sciences and public policy to address health inequalities. Read more.
Rwandan Student Awarded Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2025
November 21
Chriss Tuyishime, a Yale University student, has been named a 2025 Rhodes Scholar, joining a global cohort of over 100 recipients recognized for academic excellence and leadership. His work spans global health policy, sustainable investment in Africa’s pharmaceutical industry, and innovative aid strategies. At Oxford, he plans to pursue graduate studies in translational health sciences and public policy to address health inequalities. Read more.
31 October 2024
Rwanda’s Higher Education Adapts to Marburg Virus Outbreak
October 1, 2024
Mount Kigali University has suspended in-person classes due to a Marburg virus outbreak, marking the first such case in Rwanda. As of September 30, the health ministry reported ten deaths and 26 confirmed cases, prompting enhanced health measures and a shift to online learning. Other universities also implement strict hygiene protocols to ensure student safety. Read more.
Innovative Storage Solution Reduces Post-Harvest Losses in Rwanda
October 17, 2024
Claudine Kamanzi and her team from the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture developed an energy-saving charcoal cooler to address the 60% post-harvest loss of tomatoes in Rwanda. Their project, FruiFresh, won the Wege Prize, demonstrating the potential to enhance food security by keeping produce fresh for up to two weeks without electricity. With community engagement and a focus on sustainable practices, the team aims to empower farmers and minimize waste across the agricultural sector. Read more.
30 September 2024
Rwanda Moves Classes Online Amid Marburg Outbreak Precautions
Mount Kigali University has suspended in-person classes as Rwanda faces its first Marburg virus outbreak, shifting students to online learning to prevent the spread. Health officials confirmed 26 cases and 10 deaths, prompting nationwide preventive measures, including hospital restrictions. Universities are reinforcing hygiene protocols and preparing for potential further actions as the outbreak develops. Read more
Rwanda Launches Hub for Bioeconomic Innovation
Rwanda has unveiled a state-of-the-art Bioeconomy Hub at the University of Rwanda’s Nyarugenge Campus, aimed at boosting transformative growth in the biotech sector. The facility, launched in partnership with UVU Bio, offers advanced labs and training programs to support collaboration between academia, industry, and entrepreneurs. Officials see this as a key driver for redefining Rwanda’s bioeconomy landscape. Read more
31 August 2024
University of Rwanda’s AI and IoT Training Cultivates Innovation and Commercialisation Skills
The University of Rwanda’s third AI and IoT training cohort, supported by the RISA Fund and various partners, equipped 60 innovators with skills to advance and commercialise their projects, culminating in a certificate ceremony. Read more
Degree recognition rules tightened up amid forgery concerns
Rwanda’s Higher Education Council tightened degree recognition rules due to rising forgery concerns, requiring additional documents and thorough verification processes, leading to delays and criticism from applicants. Read more
31 July 2024
Courses cut by 33% amid substantial university reforms
The University of Rwanda has reduced its course offerings by 33% as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening undergraduate foundations and improving resource allocation. The changes also include consolidating campuses but not merging colleges. Read more
30 June 2024
Rebuilding a higher education system after a genocide
After the 1994 genocide, Rwanda’s National University faced devastation but reopened in 1995, symbolizing resilience. Challenges included staff shortages and a diverse student body. Today, Rwanda boasts a growing higher education sector, fostering national healing and global engagement through expanded institutions and educational opportunities. Read more
30 April 2024
Exploring the Intersection of Education and Innovation in Kigali from May 29 – 31
Kigali to host eLearning Africa 2024, a major conference on digital education and skills development in Africa. The event brings together educators, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the role of technology in driving progress across the continent. From workshops to exhibitions, eLearning Africa 2024 aims to shape the future of African education in a digital age. More
31 March 2024
University of Rwanda Leader Praises Important Collaboration with Mastercard Foundation During Laptop Distribution Event
The University of Rwanda partnered with Mastercard Foundation to distribute laptops to students, enhancing their education and promoting digital literacy. The Vice Chancellor stressed responsible use, urging students to leverage these tools for academic growth. More
31 January 2024
Govt To Construct Rwf13bn Animal Treatment Facility
The government is building a Rwf13.3 billion Veterinary Laboratory Complex at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus, in Eastern Province, to boost veterinary medicine, livestock production and technology. Read more
University of Kigali appoints Professor Ogechi Adeola as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Governing Body of the University of Kigali (UoK) has appointed Professor Ogechi Adeola, a Professor of Marketing, as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic (DVCA), effective January 11, 2024. Read more
University of Kigali appoints Professor Felix Maringe as Deputy Vice Chancellor…
The Governing Body of the University of Kigali (UoK) has appointed Professor Felix Maringe, formerly DVC Academics at UoK as the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (DVC-IDRI). Read more
University of Kigali Students Top Nov/Dec 2023 CPA Exams in Rwanda
University of Kigali (UoK) has once again taken the lead in enhancing professional capacity-building in Rwanda by producing the top performers nationally per subject/paper in the November/December 2023 Certified Public Accountants (CPA) exams. Read more
30 November 2023
Adventist University of Central Africa Graduates over 530 Students
The Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) celebrated its 29th graduation on Sunday, November 12, conferring degrees upon 537 undergraduate and master’s students. Read more
Education Minister Calls on 8,321 Graduates to Tap Into New Technologies
Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu urged graduates to stay curious and adaptable to be able to cope with the ever-growing technology. The call was made on 17 November 2023 during the 9th UR Graduation ceremony held in Musanze District, Northern Province. Read more
Laptop Distribution Stopped as Students Allegedly Sell Them
Students from the University of Rwanda (UR) are in a dilemma after the university halted the distribution of laptops meant to contribute to smooth learning and boost the quality of academics. Read more
Medical Students, Faculty to Benefit from New Centre
Postgraduate medical students in Rwanda stand to benefit from the new Africa-based L’Institut de Recherche Contre les Cancers de l’Appareil Digestif, or IRCAD, that will provide advanced training in minimally invasive surgery for professionals from across the continent. Read more
Ph.D. Candidate Conducts a Study on the Ability of Biochars to Purify Hospital Wastewater
A recent study was conducted to investigate the efficiency of carbonized materials commonly called biochars produced by cookstoves and from different agricultural wastes to remove pharmaceuticals and personal care products from hospital wastewater. Read more
Prof Beth Kaplin Receives the Frankfurt Conservation Award
Prof Beth Kaplin received the Frankfurt Conservation Award following her key role in conservation as the Director Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resources Management. Her Centre is the champion of knowledge promotion on biodiversity and natural resources for sustainable development. Read more
Russian and Ussr University Alumni Unite in Tanzania for the First African Forum
First African forum of graduates of local universities started on Wednesday, 8 November, TASS reported. More than one and a half hundred people gathered in Tanzania. Guests from Rwanda, Tunisia, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana and other countries of the continent came to Dar es Salaam. Read more
Unipod Rwanda Inauguration Marks a Milestone at UR Innovation Week 2023
Gaspard Twagirayezu, the Minister of Education on Friday November 10, inaugurated a University Innovation Pod (UNIPOD), a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) funded initiative, aimed at promoting innovation, inter-disciplinary research and nurture the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs in the University. Read more
Universities As Living Labs for Sustainable Innovation Linking Society, Academia
A diverse assembly of experts, visionaries, and students converged to explore the untapped potential of creating a culture of innovation on campus that seamlessly links society and academia. Read more
31 October 2023
Aceiot PhD Student Develops AI Platform to Provide Expert Advice to Farmers
Theofrida Maginga, a PhD candidate at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) at the University of Rwanda (UR) specializing in Embedded Computing Systems is in advanced stages of developing a ChatGPT-powered Swahili chatbot that will help smallholder farmers detect crop diseases quickly and easily. Read more
Adult Students Want Night Classes to Improve Qualifications
The recent introduction of several new Bachelor of Technology (BTech) qualifications by Rwanda Polytechnic, a public technical higher education institution, has given diploma holders the opportunity to upskill, but working adults, who are a key group of potential beneficiaries, have raised concerns about the accessibility of the programmes. Read more
Africa Science Olympiad Launched in Rwanda to Promote STEM Competition in Education
Ghanaian-based Organization ‘All Sciences Olympiad Foundation’ in partnership with Rwanda National Commission for UNESCO (CNRU) have on Thursday, October 12, 2023 launched a new program dubbed: ‘Africa Science Olympiad’ to advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Education through capacity building and competitions. Read more
China to Ramp Up Support for Rwanda’s Vocational Education
China is set to increase its support to Rwanda’s TVET sector, thanks to new moves where various institutions in the Asian country are linking up with their Rwandan counterparts for collaborations and partnerships on a national level. Read more
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Kick off Inspiring Orientation Week
A total of 300 students from all campuses of University of Rwanda (UR), in their first and second years are experiencing an eye-opening week at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV). Read more
Priorities of New ‘African University’ Lack Substance
There has been an explosion of new universities on the African continent in the past 20 years. During this time, Ethiopia, alone, established 60 new universities. Read more
Rwanda Polytechnic Mulls Evening, Weekend B-Tech Programs
As the application process continues for students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) program offered by Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), concerns have arisen regarding the institution’s exclusive offering of daytime programs. Read more
Rwandan Students Develop Algorithms to Assess Land Use Using Satellite
Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and China’s STAR.VISION Aerospace Limited (STAR.VISION) have completed the Algorithm Rideshare Programme, which involved the integration of AI algorithms aboard satellite WJ-1A. Read more
Students in Africa Are Among the Most Dissatisfied Globally
African universities score poorly on all metrics of student satisfaction save for online classroom experience where South African institutions scored higher than the global average, according to the 2023 Global Student Satisfaction Awards report just released. Read more
UNIZIK VC Partners ICDL for Accredited Test Centre in Rwanda
The Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Professor Charles Okechukwu Esimone, has met with the Management of (Africa) International Computer Driving License (ICDL) at the headquarters in Kigali for partnership with the University to set up Accredited Test Center (ATC)… Read more
UR, International Vaccine Institute Empower Students with Insights on Vaccine Development, Medicine Financing
Medical Students, Lecturers, And Researchers At The University Of Rwanda (UR) Gathered At The College Of Medicine And Health Sciences (CMHS) Remera Campus For A Hybrid Public Lecture On “Vaccine Development And Medicine Financing” Held On Thursday, October 5. Read more
30 September 2023
Academics Call for Greater Role of Media in Social Justice
Media practitioners and communicators have been challenged to take an active role in promoting social justice through their work. Read more
Book Interrogates Pathways to Address Challenges in HE
A new thrust towards the search for the identity of African universities has been undertaken by 16 scholars, who have been probing how African academia could construct a progressive future that would address rampant challenges within the sector. Read more
How Afretec Program is Improving Quality of Engineering, Technology Education…
The rapid change in technologies around the world often makes it hard for academic institution curricula to keep up with the pace yet technology and engineering education plays a paramount role in tackling socio-economic challenges. Read more
ALU Wins 2023 EAC University Championships
The African Leadership University (ALU) Rwanda has won the 5th East African Universities debating Championship (EAUDC) held in Kigali from 1st- 3rd September 2023 aimed at engaging youth in regional integration and holding leaders accountable. Read more
Chinese Companies Host Job Fair for Rwandans Who Graduated in China
Around 300 Rwandans who graduated from Chinese universities were on, Saturday, September 9, invited for a job fair where 30 Chinese companies sought to hire some of them. Read more
Law Students Banned from Sitting for Bar Examination
The Cameroon Bar Association has urged the country’s government to find a lasting solution to the predicament faced by Cameroonian law students who are studying in Rwanda, but who have been refused the opportunity to sit for the Rwandan bar’s exams. Read more
Researchers Highlight Benefits of Clean Cooking Technologies
The important role of academic institutions in ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all under SDG 7 was underscored during the Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 4-6 September 2023. Read more
Rethink the Format of Student Dissertations, Urge Academics
The rationale for and format of final-year academic dissertations require a rethink, some academics and educators in Rwanda have said, also questioning the relevance and quality of these research outputs which are required for graduation in many higher education systems. Read more
Rwanda Polytechnic Introduces Six New Vocational Training Courses
Following the establishment of bachelor’s degree program, or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges last year, former graduates now stand a chance to advance their education further. Read more
University of Rwanda Joins Australia Africa Universities Network
The University of Rwanda (UR) is now part of the Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN), a network of leading universities in Australia and Africa connecting researchers and academics under institutional partnership. Read more
UR On Spot Over ‘Excluding’ SMEs from Its Tenders
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament has stated that the University of Rwanda (UR) should not exclude Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or start-ups from participating in public procurement opportunities. Read more
31 August 2023
Aviation University Graduates More Than 1,550 Professionals
Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation university in Africa, graduated today 1,551 professionals, about 100 from other African countries. The university graduated 160 pilots, 458 aircraft maintenance technicians, 702 cabin crews, 69 hotel operation professionals and customer service agents. Read more
Cheers as University Resumes Giving Laptops to Poor Students
Notwithstanding Ernestine Uwimana’s hope for a better future after joining the University of Rwanda, her first academic year was marred by frustrations as she struggled to complete all the assignments and academic activities on time. Read more
Demand for Higher Education Keeps Growing
Today being International Labour Day Education Times tackles an interesting subject; the pursuit for higher education beyond Rwanda’s borders. The increasing competition on the job market has literally forced those in offices to step out of their comfort zones in search of better qualifications. Read more
Governments Should Value the Teaching Profession
The education sector on the African continent faces various challenges, some of which always recur. They include funding, strikes and protests, poor education systems (the leading challenge), weak education policies and socio-economic issues. Read more
Green Buildings: A Sustainable Path to Student Housing?
The increase in African urbanisation and shortage of campus accommodation due to the growth of the student population are making the adoption of green building practices an environmentally friendly and sustainable path to resilient, affordable housing. Read more
Medical Students from War-Torn Sudan Arrive in Rwanda
Students from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST) in Khartoum, Sudan, who fled the country after conflict erupted in April, will be able to continue their studies in Rwanda. Read more
Mount Kenya University Rwanda Alumni Urged to Collect Certificates After Waiver
Past graduands of the former Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) campus (renamed Mount Kigali University) yet to collect their certificates can now do so. This is after the institution waived all accrued storage penalties. Read more
Prospects for Better Living Conditions for Students Look Bleak
Every day, Monique Uwizeye walks about 4km from her home to the Nyarugenge-based College of Science of Technology (UR-CST), one of the colleges of the University of Rwanda. Read more
Rwanda Second in Africa in Online Business Courses Enrolment
Rwanda comes second in Africa when it comes to signing up for online business courses, according to a new report by Coursera, one of the world’s largest online skills and training providers. Read more
Scheme Helps Women Scientists to Juggle Work and Family
Phoebe Kalelwa Murunga, a master’s student in environmental studies at Kenyatta University in Kenya, had to interrupt her postgraduate studies for about a year after she fell pregnant and had her baby. Read more
Sub-Saharan Africa Leads Enrolments in Professional Courses
The Sub-Saharan African region has the highest year-on-year average growth rate in the world in the number of people enrolling for professional certificate courses, a new study by a global trainer has found. Read more
Sudanese Academic on Expanding Medical University to Rwanda
Rwanda welcomed over 200 Sudanese students from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST) of Khartoum, Sudan, on August 2 to complete their studies following the current insecurities in their country. Read more
University of Rwanda to Graduate Over 9,000
A total of 9,050 students from the University of Rwanda’s six colleges are set to graduate on Friday, August 27 in an event that will be held virtually. Read more
31 July 2023
AHF Takes Condoms to Rwanda Universities to Fight AIDS
AIDS HealthCare Foundation (AHF) with support of the government of Rwanda is making it easy for University students to access condoms as part of a dedicated fight against HIV/AIDS. Read more
AI Can Help HE, But Guidelines for Ethical Usage Are Needed
Higher education institutions should be prepared to adopt, absorb, and utilise artificial intelligence (AI). This is according to Rwanda’s Minister of Education, Dr. Valentine Uwamariya, who spoke during the 14th Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) Annual Conference and Meeting in Kigali that ended on 28 June. Read more
Empowering Refugees Through Higher Education in Rwanda
Set in the oldest refugee camp in Rwanda, the Kepler Kiziba Campus provides learners like Mupenzi, Alice and Mawezo the opportunity to earn a university degree – and secure a brighter future. Read more
Kigali’s University Teaching Hospital Builds New Facility
Kigali city skyline is embracing a new emerging magnificient iconic facility. University teaching hospital of Kigali/CHUK the biggest referal hospital in the country is building a new facility in Masaka, Kicukiro district. Read more
Mount Kenya University Wins Moot Court Competition in Rwanda
Kiambu-based Mount Kenya University (MKU) has emerged as the overall winner of the just-concluded regional human rights moot competition held in Kigali, Rwanda this week. Read more
Team Rwanda 2023: The Project Begins
As part of our university’s commitment to providing meaningful volunteering opportunities and promoting social responsibility overseas, in summer 2020 we launched Team Rwanda, our international volunteering project exclusively for our students. Read more
Thousands of Delegates Meet in Kigali For International Congress for Conservation Biology Co-Hosted by CoEB
The Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management, University of Rwanda is co-hosting the 31st International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2023) from July 23-27, 2023 in Kigali. Read more
University of Rwanda Tips Beekeepers on Smart Hive Tech
The University of Rwanda’s African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT), conducted a specialized training session for beekeepers associated with beekeeping cooperatives in Huye and Nyaruguru districts from July, 21 to 23. Read more
UR and Stakeholders Bring Together Global Experts to Discuss Peace Education
Hundreds of researchers, academics, policy makers, and civil society representatives are convened at the University of Rwanda for a 3 day international conference on peace education. Read more
31 May 2023
Jack Ma Appointed Visiting Professor at Rwanda’s African Leadership University
The African Leadership University (ALU) in Kigali has appointed Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group and Jack Ma Foundation, as a visiting professor. This move is expected to inspire young African entrepreneurs and equip them with the skills needed to dream big and pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations … Read more
UR, CMU Launch Automatic Road Traffic Crash Data Management System Project
University of Rwanda (UR) through its African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS) in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have launched a project on automatic Road Traffic Crashes Data Management System to ensure evidence-based Road Safety (AutoRTC-DMS). Read more
30 April 2023
‘Academic Programmes Should Be Designed Around Market Needs’
Seasoned don Dr Papias Musafiri Malimba was recently appointed deputy principal for academics and research at the East African Christian College (EACC) in Kabuga, Kigali. Read more
Academics and Legal Experts Meet to Discuss the Status and Quality of Legal Education in Rwanda
The University of Rwanda under the championship of School of Law organized the 6th Interface Workshop which brought together academics and researchers from UR School of Law and stakeholders in legal and justice sector in Rwanda and abroad. Read more
ADEA, EU Parliament Set for Conference on Education Policies on Foundational Learning
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and the European Union (EU) Parliament RENEWPAC group have concluded plans for a conference on education policies in Africa, focusing on foundational learning. Read more
Experts in Social Work Meet to Revamp Existing Curriculum to Fit for the Future
Academics and researchers from Oxford Brookes University in the UK in collaboration with their counterpart from Five East African universities are convened at the University of Rwanda to share ideas around the decolonization of the curriculum in Social Work. Read more
Govt Launches Bootcamp to Increase Female Students in STEM
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) on Saturday launched a six-day boot camp aimed at increasing the number of female students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in higher institutions. Read more
MKU Rwanda Campus Accredited
Mount Kenya University (MKU) Rwanda Campus has been granted full accreditation to operate in the foreign country as a fully pledged university. According to a cabinet meeting held in Kigali and headed by President Paul Kagame, the sitting approved a request by the university to have it established as an accredited institution… Read more
Mount Kenya University Rwanda Gets Accredited
The Government of Rwanda has granted Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) full accreditation to operate as a fully-fledged university. The accredited institution will launch as Mount Kigali University (MKU). Read more
Rwandan Student Urges US Policymakers to Strengthen Partnerships with African Universities
A Rwandan student on Friday, April 14, encouraged US policymakers and Silicon Valley leaders to strengthen their partnerships with African universities and help skill up the next generation of African change makers. Read more
The Campus in the Camp: Restoring Hope for Refugee Students
It is a busy Friday inside Kiziba Camp in Rwanda as refugees are attending different activities. Francine Izabayo sits inside one of the classrooms revising courses. She is a refugee student and attends all her classes inside the camp. It is a campus within the camp known as Kepler Kiziba. Read more
UR Partners with Stakeholders to Launch M.Sc. And Ph.D. Program in Biotechnology
The University of Rwanda witnessed the launch of M.Sc. and Ph.D. program in Biotechnology. This program was developed in a joint support by European Union Delegation to Rwanda through Enabel ; a Belgian Development Agency in Rwanda. Read more
Why Mount Kenya University Rwanda leads in hospitality
The practical approach adopted by Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) where hospitality students are exposed to various field trips has seen the institutions recognised as one of the best in the country. Read more
University of Rwanda Starts Masters, Ph.D. Programmes in Biotech
University of Rwanda, on April 5, launched new Masters and PhD programmes in Biotechnology to ensure sustainable local production and improved access to quality assured vaccines, medicines and health technologies. Read more
Why Mt Kenya University Renamed Its Kigali Campus
Mount Kenya University’s Kigali Campus has been renamed to Mount Kigali University after receiving a charter from the Rwandan government. The privately-owned institution of higher learning, boasting more than 6,000 students, now joins the list of fully-fledged universities in the country. Read more
31 March 2023
Afghan Girls Relocate to Rwanda to Continue Their Education: IOM and SOLA Partnership
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is supporting the relocation of Afghan girls to Rwanda to continue their education, following the decision by the de facto authorities to ban women and girls from secondary and tertiary education in Afghanistan. Read more
Data-Driven Incubation Hub Launched at UR
A new data driven incubation hub that seeks to transform students’ ideas into solutions that can be of importance in the country and beyond, has been launched at the African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS) located at the headquarters of the University of Rwanda (UR) in Kigali. Read more
Experts Make Case for Reshaping Education to Spur 4th Industrial Revolution
Over 300 researchers, scholars, academicians, educational practitioners, policy makers and postgraduate students have reiterated the need for re-thinking holistic education, strengthening academic staff research skills for sustainable development and 4th industrial revolution. Read more
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Five-Year Partnership with Local Institutions
The Swedish KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Rwanda Polytechnic, Rwanda Development Board (RDB), National Council for Science and Technology (NCST)and the University of Rwanda have signed a partnership agreement that is expected to improve scientific research competencies, technology transfer, business research and innovation. Read more
MDU is Gearing Up Its Efforts in the International Market
This year marks the 20th anniversary of research cooperation initiatives between Rwanda and Sweden. Fourteen Swedish and six African higher education institutions are involved, together with SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) and will work together to educate Rwandan researchers in a number of areas. Read more
Ministers Hear Africa has Made Limited Progress Towards SDGs
African countries have been urged to harness science, innovation, and state-of-the-art emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in the coming 10 years to achieve the objectives of sustainable development. Read more
New Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy Lab Unveiled at UR-Remera Campus
Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana flanked by UR and MINEDUC officials inaugurate the new physiotherapy and occupational therapy laboratory in Remera Campus
The University of Rwanda-College of Medicine and Health Sciences (UR-CMHS) inaugurated a new physiotherapy and occupational therapy laboratory. Read more
Rwanda To Establish Forensic Science Curriculum
Rwanda Forensic Laboratory (RFL) says it is discussing with local universities on integrating forensic science as a basic course for students to have overview on forensic services provided in the country and in Africa. Read more
The Campus in The Camp: Restoring Hope for Refugee Students
It is a busy Friday inside Kiziba Camp in Rwanda as refugees are attending different activities. Francine Izabayo sits inside one of the classrooms revising courses. She is a refugee student and attends all her classes inside the camp. It is a campus within the camp known as Kepler Kiziba. Read more
The Exploitation of Female Students: Be Part of the Answer
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found that 18% of teenagers in high school in the United States had experienced sexual assault in the previous year. A BBC documentary called #SexForGrades found widespread evidence of young women being pressured into sex by lecturers in universities in Nigeria and Ghana. Read more
TVETs to Start Offering Bachelor Degrees in Selected Fields
Students from Rwanda’s Integrated Polytechnic Regional Colleges (IPRCs) as well as former graduates now stand a chance to advance their education following an announcement by government that technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges will also be offering Bachelor of Technology (BTech) qualifications. Read more
UN Agency Helps Afghan Girls Relocate to Rwanda to Further Education
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Friday it is supporting the relocation of Afghan girls to Rwanda to continue their education. Read more
UNIBEN Wins Africa Outstanding University Award in Rwanda
The University of Benin has won the Africa Outstanding University Award of the Year for 2023 in Rwanda. Read more
University of Kigali Graduates Over 1,800
Over 1,800 graduates from the University of Kigali and their families on Friday, March 3, gathered for the graduation ceremony held at Intare Conference Arena in Gasabo district. Read more
UR Celebrates 20 Years of Bilateral Research Cooperation Between Rwanda and Sweden
The University of Rwanda in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden to Rwanda held a celebration mega event of 20 years of bilateral research cooperation between Rwanda and Sweden under UR-Sweden Program. Read more
UR Hosts a Science Diplomacy Dialogue for an Evidence-Based
UR hosted a one-day workshop on Science diplomacy Dialogue organized by the International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA). Read more
28 February 2023
Medical Students Must Talk about sleep problems
Vérité Cyubahiro Karangwa rarely has an easy day, thanks to his tight academic schedule. The third-year medical student from the University of Rwanda says his studies are so demanding that he has time for little else. Read more
Mount Kenya University Rwanda Launches Memoir, Unveils New Hotel Name
Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) on Friday, February 10, launched a book that documents its journey in the country and the successes it has recorded. At the launch of the memoir titled “Mountain Meets Land of a Thousand Hills,” the university management announced plans to open a hospitality training hotel. Read more
New CMHS Principal Vows to Uphold College’s Values and Consolidate Its Successes
Yesterday, the Vice Chancellor presided over the handover between the outgoing Principal of the College of Medicine and Health Science Assoc. Prof Jeanne Kagwiza and incoming Principal Prof. Abraham Haileamlak Mitike. Read more
Students Finish Winter Break in Rwanda, Learn Lessons from Nation’s Reconciliation
Three faculty and 35 students from online and residential programs in Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, School of Education, and the College of Arts & Sciences traveled to Rwanda from Jan. 6-17 where they heard incredible testimonies of forgiveness … Read more
Why Heritage Matters: Mount Kenya University Rwanda Public Lecture
Africans should embrace and be proud of the continent’s heritage. The value of the heritage is evident, given the many artefacts that were looted during colonization and are now displayed in foreign museums. Read more
31 January 2023
ASUU Demands Increase in Education Tax To 10%
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked the federal government to increase the Education Tax from the current 2.5 per cent to 10 per cent to enable Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to mobilise more funds to adequately address the decay and challenges confronting the tertiary education sub-sector. Read more
CHUK Relocation Construction Ongoing
University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) will relocate from its current site in Nyarugenge District to Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District.Dr Tharcisse Mpunga, the director general of CHUK, confirmed the relocation plans but mentioned that details are being handled by the Ministry of Health. Read more
Confusion Over Delayed University of Kigali Graduation
Over 1,400 students from the University of Kigali (UoK) who were supposed to graduate on Friday, December 2 are in confusion following unexplained delays which the University and High Education Council (HEC) have failed to answer. Read more
Government Gets Tough on the Repayment of Student Loans
The government of Rwanda has intensified its efforts to recover study loans from former beneficiaries, which it urgently needs to continue disbursing millions of francs in funds to academically deserving students who may need financial support for their higher education. Read more
Govt to Build TVET Centre of Excellence in Every District
Following a fund secured from the Korean Exim Bank, the Ministry of Education through the Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) has kicked off with a feasibility study phase to establish TVET Centres of Excellence in all 30 districts of the country. Read more
Most Medical Students in Rwanda Suffer “Poor Sleep Quality”
New research by local scholars has found that medical students in Rwanda sleep 5.5 hours per night on average, as they dedicate much of the time to their intensive academic schedules. Read more
New VC Determined to Improve the Quality of TVET Graduates
Eight months ago, Dr Sylvie Mucyo became the first woman to lead the biggest academic institution, Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), that brings together eight Integrated Regional Polytechnics Centres (IPRCs). Created seven years ago, RP was tasked to implement technical and vocational education and training (TVET) skills development across the country, produce quality graduates and create more jobs. Read more
Open Access Publishing Deal for Low-, Middle-Income Countries
Academics based in 70 low- and middle-income countries, including those in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, will be able to have their primary research published Gold Open Access by Nature – at no cost – thus enabling their scientific work to be permanently and freely available online for anyone to read. Read more
Samford University in Partnership with East African Christian College
Samford University has initiated an early-stage partnership with East African Christian College, a new higher education institution based in Kigali.The two universities are exploring opportunities to cooperate and collaborate in a variety of ways,… Read more
University of Kigali Explains Delay of 7th Graduation Event
The management of the University of Kigali has come out to clarify the reasons behind the postponement of their seventh graduation ceremony, which had earlier been slated for December 2, 2022. Read more
University of Rwanda Launches Incubator Project to Promote AI
The University of Rwanda through African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) launched ‘IoT and AI Applied Research Results Commercialization through Incubation Hub’ project on January 24, following a $326,000 grant secured to implement it. Read more
University of Rwanda Refutes Claims of “Long Break”
The University of Rwanda (UR)has refuted social media claims of its students returning to colleges in September, which would have been the longest holiday ever, with nine months. Read more
Universities Struggle to Meet 30% Target of Staff with PhDs
Universities in Rwanda are struggling to meet the target of the Higher Education Council (HEC) determining that 30% of academic and teaching staff members should be PhD holders. Read more
UR & KSU Relations Gain Momentum with the Creation of Kent State University…
The University of Rwanda (UR) and Kent State University (KSU) held an inauguration ceremony of Kent State University Centre. The creation of the Centre builds on existing collaboration in the areas of peace and conflict studies under the Centre of Conflict Management of UR and the School of Peace & Conflict Studies of KSU. Read more
UR and NTU Seal Partnership to Accelerate Learning Through Technology
During their visit at the University of Rwanda, Professor Timothy John White and Professor Wander from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) from Singapore, were shown around. Read more
UR, Kent State University Launch Partnership
Kent State University and the University of Rwanda (UR) have launched a partnership that is expected to improve teaching and connect students, faculties, and researchers. Read more
Will Presidential Candidates Deliver on Their HE Promises?
On 25 February 2023, Nigeria will hold its seventh general election since its return to democracy in 1999. Analysts say this is one of the country’s most highly anticipated elections in history, with more than 93 million voters enlisted to vote, according to data by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the country’s electoral umpire. Read more
31 December 2022
African Scholars and Their Impact Need to be More Visible
“Agroecological intensification; reducing chemical inputs while building soil health and microorganisms; fostering diversification, alongside social and political transformations needed to guarantee equity in food systems, must be ramped up urgently to create resilient food systems…Read more
Common Mental Disorders an ‘Enormous’ Burden on Students
To what extent are common mental disorders among university students in Sub-Saharan Africa contributing to academic failure, effectively leading to skills shortages and mismatches in human resources and capacity with the labour market needs in the region? Read more
MKU Rwanda Voted ‘Best Hospitality Training Institution’
Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) has been voted the country’s best training institution in hospitality and tourism.The announcement was made on December 3 during an awarding ceremony of the “Rwanda Tourism Excellence Awards 2022. Read more
Rwanda, Poland Universities Launch Partnership
Eight universities from Poland have entered partnership or expressed their interest to work with Rwandan universities in areas of scholarship and exchange or research and expertise. Read more
Specialist Training of Health Workers is Urgent
Some universities in Eastern and Southern African countries have programmes for health workers offering advanced degrees that are not accredited by professional bodies, a situation that is misleading to potential candidates who would want to be recognised as specialists in their fields. Read more
Students Favour Digital Resources to Boost Quality Education
Students and teachers in the democratic republic of the congo (drc) can, for the first time, access a free online library after the ministry of education launched the national digital library in a bid to boost the availability of educational resources, books and scientific articles for teaching staff and students. Read more
30 November 2022
2023 YALI East Africa Regional Leadership Program Cohorts 49, 50 & 51 for Young Leaders in East & Central Africa …
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by former President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African Leaders. Read more
Confucius Institute Holds Rwandan-Chinese Cultural Seminar
The Confucius Institute at the University of Rwanda’s College of Education, Remera campus on Saturday held a knowledge seminar to raise awareness of the similarities and differences between Rwandan and Chinese cultures. Read more
Govt Mulls Special Fund to Boost TVET Education
A study aimed at developing a comprehensive analysis of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) landscape in Rwanda has been launched. Read more
Government to Assist Varsity Students Turn Research Ideas into Solutions
University of Rwanda (UR) is partnering with other institutions to come up with an initiative for assisting final-year students turn their research ideas into innovative solutions. Read more
Linguists Cautiously Back ‘Official’ National Languages
African linguists have voiced support, with a need for caution, over a proposal adopted by several African countries to give their national languages the same status as official ‘colonial’ languages such as French and English. Read more
MPS Raise Concern Over ‘Fake Universities’
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has requested support for the regional university council to set proper education standards or risk the region being flooded with graduates who have no skills and unemployment. Read more
New Observatory an Asset for Mitigating Climate Change
The Regional Research Observatory on the Environment and Climate (RROEC) has been inaugurated in Djibouti in a bid to produce data and climate models to inform political decisions on climate adaptation and resilience for the country and across the East African region. Read more
Ngirente Announces Reforms to Improve University of Rwanda Funding Model
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said that the government has, since September this year, embarked on reforms designed to improve University of Rwanda’s funding model. Read more
Over 10,000 Students Asked to Correct IDs to Access Exam Results
Over 10,000 candidates who sat for 2021/2022 advanced-level national exams completing Senior six of general education, Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) and TVET have been asked to correct errors on their national IDs before the ministry of education releases the exam results. Read more
Planetary Health is a Roadmap to Transdisciplinary Action
Higher education institutions and their researchers can advance Planetary Health as a transdisciplinary solutions-oriented approach to tackle global challenges such as the consequences of climate change and health crises. Read more
PM Urges Graduates to be Agents of Positive Change by Upholding Ethical Values
The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Edouard Ngirente challenged UR graduates to impact and transform lives in their respective communities. He said becoming the agents of positive change by upholding the ethical values acquired from university should be top among their ambitions. Read more
Region’s MPs Worry About ‘Quack’ Private Institutions
There is an urgent need for the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and member states from the East African Community (EAC) to address the issue of poor quality of education, especially in private universities, if the region is to train future drivers of regional social economic development. Read more
Scarcity of Resources Hampers Education for Visually Impaired
Notwithstanding the progress made so far by the Rwandan government to promote inclusive education in higher learning education, Janvier Igirubuntu’s education journey has not been easy. He became visually impaired when he was in primary school and has always found it hard to study. Read more
UR Issues Degree Certificates, Transcripts on Graduation Day for the First Time
For the first time in its history, the University of Rwanda (UR) has issued degree certificates and academic transcripts on the graduation date. Read more
Young Agripreneurs are Changing the Face of Agriculture
Early this year, 22-year-old Ernest Mugisha, a student at the private Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture, was nominated for a global award for his work in agriculture. The award of US$100,000 is annually given to an excellent student who has made a tangible impact on learning, the lives of their cohorts and society in general. Read more
31 October 2022
At Least Three Officials Arrested in Connection with Serious Theft at IPRC Kigali
The Principle of Integrated Polytechnic Regional College (IPRC) Kigali Mulindahabi Diogène has been arrested in connection with cases of serious theft and misappropriation of public fund. Read more
College Closed After Alleged Theft of Public Resources
The Rwanda Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has ordered the temporary closure of a college in Kigali, Rwanda, to allow ongoing investigations into the alleged theft and misappropriation of public resources. Read more
Cornell University Graduates 127 Under Mastercard Foundation Hanga Ahazaza Initiative
The Mastercard Foundation Hanga Ahazaza initiative in Rwanda has graduated 127 graduates who have been tasked to be at the center of promoting the country’s image of tourism and hospitality in their daily duties of welcoming visitors to Rwanda. Read more
Gender-Based Corruption Widespread in Universities
Gender-based corruption, including sex for grades practices, is widespread in higher education institutions in Rwanda and efforts to end the abuse should include public awareness campaigns and transparent internal mechanisms to deal with cases, according to a report by Transparency International Rwanda (TI-RW), a corruption watchdog. Read more
Jobless Graduates’ Frustrations a Call to Overhaul HE
African higher education planners have been urged to go back to the drawing board and design systems that would transform universities and polytechnics into attractive institutions that would educate the youth to become part of Africa’s industrial value chains and not for elitist non-existent jobs. Read more
Mineduc, Singaporean Tech University Sign Academic Exchange Deal
Starting next year, Rwandan students will be given opportunities to attend Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University, as part of a new partnership signed Friday, September 30. Read more
DRC Minister of Education Visits Inter-University Council for East Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo Minister of Higher Education, Muhindo Nzangi Butondo has on Monday visited the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) offices in Kampala. Read more
Rwandan Students to Pursue Careers at Nanyang Technological University
Rwanda government has entered a partnership agreement with the Nanyang Technological University which will see Rwandan Students begin pursuing various courses at the institution. Read more
Some Universities are Still not Engaging with Communities
Beyond their traditional mission of providing higher education through teaching and developing knowledge through scholarly research and scientific investigation, universities are increasingly reaching out to assist societies through various community outreach programmes. Read more
The Centre for Internet of Things to Partner with Private Sector to Materialize Research Findings
The African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) has initiated discussions with the private sector to build collaboration mechanisms to materialize students’ research findings. Read more
Thirty Years of Hope and Higher Education for Refugees in West Africa
After surviving a brutal rebel assault on the church where she worshipped, Ornella Banam escaped the civil war in Central African Republic in 2014, fleeing to Burkina Faso. Read more
Two University Lecturers Allegedly Solicited Money for Marks
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed that two lecturers from one university in Rwanda stand accused of corruption after allegedly receiving money from students in exchange for marks. Read more
Two Varsity Dons to Appear in Court Over Corruption
Celestin Sebeza, and Francois Bagaragaza, who are accused of corruption will on Thursday, October 20, appear before Gicumbi Primary Court where they are expected to seek bail. Read more
University of Rwanda’s Centre of Excellence to Partner with Private Sector
The African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) which is based at the University of Rwanda, College of Science and Technology (UR-CST) has initiated discussions with the private sector to build collaboration mechanisms for the benefit of both parties. Read more
Universities, Tech Companies Discuss Collaboration on Skills Sharing, and Internet af Things Based Research
Universities and tech companies have stressed a need for collaboration to improve sharing of knowledge, skills and research-based on Internet of things, or IoT, with students who aspire to be technology wizards across the continent. Read more
Varsity Students Take Up Mental Health Awareness
Clinical Psychology Students’ Association of Rwanda (CPSAR) are embarking on a month-long mental health campaign that will embark on fighting stigma associated with mental health illness. Read more
30 September 2022
Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence for Development Impact (ACE Impact) to Reward Quality, Applied Research and Innovation
SIRA recognizes and promotes excellent research and innovation which responds to Africa’s developmental challenges. Read more
BRD Embarks on Fresh Measures to Boost Student Loan Repayment
Establishing a database of employees who benefitted from university students’ loan schemes is at 90 percent. However, there are still difficulties in tracing beneficiaries working in the informal sector and those who are self-employed. Read more
Governance Systems Can Aid Seamless Leadership Transitions
Moments of leadership transition reveal much about the governance systems and processes in an organization. The more robust the institutional arrangements are, the more seamless the transition. Read more
HE has Role in Unlocking Green Growth on the Continent
The advancement of green growth in Africa has implications for education and training as well as research and innovation, ranging from rethinking how to mainstream the green growth approach into the formal education system, to developing the required human resources. Read more
Low Study Loan Recovery Could Affect Future Beneficiaries
The Rwandan government has invested billions of francs in a student loan scheme over the past four decades, but the low recovery of loans from university graduates could mean that fewer students get loans in the future. Read more
Mining and Minerals have had Limited Educational Benefits
The story of mineral discoveries and mining in Africa being a social curse for the continent is likely to persist after researchers at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank recently found no conclusive evidence of intergenerational mobility into higher education in most African countries and districts where extractions of mineral resources occur. Read more
PAC Reports Misuse of Public Funds in Education Institutions
The Rwanda parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examined issues of public finance management, especially on lack of value for money, planning, and misuse of public funds, which affects the quality of education. Read more
Rich Chinese Culture Wows Fans in Rwanda
A crowd made up mainly of young people braved the scorching sun in the Rwandan capital of Kigali Friday visiting Chinese cultural exhibitions on display at the University of Rwanda, featuring items ranging from Chinese literature, calligraphy, dance music, traditional costume, cuisine to Chinese kung fu. Read more
Total Energies Moves to Provide Expertise to Energy Professionals to Curb Renewable Energy Challenges in Rwanda
Total Energies, a well renowned company specializing in renewable energy is set to provide expertise and skills to Rwandan energy professionals to improve the energy sector in Rwanda. This was highlighted during a kick off ceremony of a three-day series of lectures on renewable energy at the African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development. Read more
UR Brings Together Researchers and Activists for International Colloquium on Genocide Against the Tutsi
The University of Rwanda hosted an international colloquium around the theme “‘knowledge, sources and resources on the Genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi”. It is aimed at enhancing awareness and documentation of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more
UR GIS Centre Brings Together Researchers and Practitioners to Discuss Geospatial Technology…
For the 4th consecutive time, the Centre for Geographic Information System under the auspices of AfriCultuReS organized a hybrid workshop on geospatial technology. The event brought together researchers and practitioners from Rwanda and abroad to discuss ways to harness geospatial technology towards food security enhancement in Africa. Read more
Young Scientists Want Machine Learning Revolution in Africa
Cameroon national Loic Elnathan Tiokou Fangang concluded his masters degree in mathematical sciences at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) earlier in 2022 and, as he awaits an opportunity to pursue a PhD in machine learning, he believes the dream of the institute’s founders – of producing the next Einstein – has already been accomplished. Read more
31 August 2022
African Seed Fund for Research and Education Launched by Imperial
Imperial has launched a wide-ranging new seed fund for research and education projects with partners in Africa.The College will provide funding for collaborations with partners at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and members of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). Read more
Bank Of Kigali Unveils Own Training Academy
The Bank of Kigali (BK), has launched its own academy that will enable the institution to build a skilled workforce that will not only have top banking skills but also enable the bank to live to its slogan of financially transforming lives. Read more
KSU and UR Team Up to Boost Students’ Knowledge in Peace Building and Conflict Studies
Thirteen (13) students accompanied by lecturers from Kent State University concluded a weeklong visit to the University of Rwanda. The visit was in a spirit to learn about Rwanda after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more
Makerere University to Open Campus in Rwanda
Makerere University Rwanda Alumni Association (MURWAA) seeks to start a campus in Rwanda as the institution celebrates 100 years of existence. According to Shukuru Bizimana Ruyondo, Chairman of MURWAA, they are set to work with partners, sponsors and Makerere University itself… Read more
Private HE Sector Should do More to Better Education Quality
The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Rwanda has said that poor leadership and management of private universities continues to affect the quality of their education and it has called on this sector to do more to reverse the trend. Read more
School Leadership Event in Sierra Leone Draws Experts Across Africa
Education Development Trust (EDT) co-hosted a knowledge exchange event last month, bringing together key stakeholders and policymakers from Sierra Leone’s education sector. Read more
Students from Africa May Soon Start to Return to China
China is preparing to welcome back students from Africa who have been unable to return to the country since they left following the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020. Read more
University Laboratory Offer to Help Farmers Improve Soil Quality
The University of Lay Adventist of Kigali (UNILAK) has promised to help Rwandan community turn around production of their arable land if they seek information on the composition of their soil properties and use it accordingly. Read more
University of Kigali’s Graduate School Hosts EMBA Workshop
The University of Kigali (UoK) Graduate School on July 30 hosted a one-day workshop for its Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) students. Read more
University of Rwanda Signs Historic Deal With MINISANTE
The University of Rwanda (UR) and the Ministry of Health have signed an agreement in which health professionals will get further training to conduct better diagnosis for complicated diseases. Read more
Universities Struggle to Traverse the Language Landscape
Experts in education have called on all universities in Rwanda to use English only as the language of instruction to help students to be more proficient when they graduate, function optimally in their workplaces and network internationally, if necessary. Read more
UR and Heilbronn University Students Move to Provide IT Solution to Societal Needs
At the University of Rwanda held presentations of innovative research projects from thirty-two (32) students from Heilbronn University and the University of Rwanda. Sixteen students travelled from German along with their supervisors to meet their UR counterparts as part of the existing partnership dubbed Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). Read more
UR Vice Chancellor Opens International Narrative Therapy & Community Work Conference
Participants from over 30 Countries are attending an International Narrative Therapy & Community Work Conference hosted by the Center for Mental Health under the UR-College of Medicine and Health Sciences in partnership with Dulwich Center Foundation, SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda and Geruka Healing Centre. Read more
Vice Chancellor Calls on Staff to be More Proactive to Preserve the UR Legacy
Acting Vice Chancellor Dr. Muganga Kayihura Didas has called on members of staff to diligently apply their abundant knowledge and skills for community benefit through improvement of institutional performance. Read more
31 July 2022
100 Nuclear Science Graduates a Boost for Nuclear Science and Technology
100 Rwandans are set to graduate with various qualifications in the field of nuclear science and technology. This is a huge boost for the country’s nuclear sector. Read more
Africa Leadership University Launches Learning Hubs
The African Leadership University (ALU) has launched its Kigali Learning Hub in Rwanda. It comes after two previously launched in Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda. Read more
A Trip to Ruhande, the Traditional Icon Of Rwanda’s Tertiary Education
Initially National University of Rwanda (NUR) since 1963, the University of Rwanda – Huye Campus sits on the hill of Ruhande, seven Kilometers from the border with Burundi in Southern Province. Read more
Ethiopia, Uganda and Rwanda Universities Join Forces to Strengthen Teaching, Research
The University of Gondar (Ethiopia), Makerere University Business School (Uganda) and the University of Kigali (Rwanda) are joining forces to strengthen teaching, learning and research capabilities. Read more
Kagame Appoints New Leaders for University of Rwanda
President Paul Kagame has, on Saturday July 16, appointed Dr Didas Kayihura Muganga as the new Acting Vice-Chancellor for the University of Rwanda.Prior to his appointment, Muganga has been serving as Rector of the Institute for Legal Practice and Development (ILPD). Read more
Rwf6m Prize Awaits One Who Names Mount Kenya University Rwanda’s Training Hotel
Early this month, the university launched a naming competition open to its students, alumni and the general public. During the launch, MKUR Vice-Chancellor Designate Prof. Edwin Odhuno urged the institution’s students, alumni and the general public to participate in the competition. Read more
TVET Center of Excellence Gets Austria Funding
The contsruction of a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Center located in Kigali Special Economic Zone is in the offing after the Governement of Rwanda signed a EURO 7.5 million (Approx Rwf7.5 billion) finance agreement with UNICREDIT Bank Austria. Read more
UR and Heilbronn University Students Move to Provide IT Solution to Societal Needs
At the University of Rwanda held presentations of innovative research projects from thirty-two (32) students from Heilbronn University and the University of Rwanda. Sixteen students travelled from German along with their supervisors to meet their UR counterparts… Read more
UR Pushes for Faculty on Nuclear Studies
The University of Rwanda says it is tabling a bill to parliament in August 2022, to allow for introducing a faculty in nuclear science and technology. The move, as per the institution, attempts to promote nuclear education and training, as well as assess opportunities for future cooperation between regional academic institutions. Read more
UoK Hosts Israeli Scholar for a Public Lecture
University of Kigali hosted Professor Dina Porat, a Scholar from Tel Aviv University and Academic Advisor of Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial in Israel at a public lecture on 29th June, 2022. Read more
30 June 2022
7th ACE Impact Regional Workshop Officially Opened…
Professor Mrs. Eléonore Yayi Ladekan, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Benin officially opened the seventh regional workshop of the Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence Project (ACE Impact) at Palais des Congre in Cotonou Benin on the 14th June 2022. Read more
48 Senior Officers Graduate from RDF Command and Staff Course 10 and UR Security Studies.
The Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College celebrated the graduation of the Senior of Command and Staff course 10. Read more
African Centres of Excellence Want to Secure Their Longevity
The World Bank-funded Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence (ACE II) have raised millions of dollars to guarantee their sustainability. Read more
Loan Conditions Derail Rwf82bn TVET Project
A $81 million (about Rwf82 billion) project that would be financed by the loan from the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has not yet started five years after the loan agreement was signed between Rwanda and the financier.
Newly Accredited College Focuses on Transferable Skills
Since its launch in 2004, Kepler has helped countless young Rwandans attend universities in the country. In April 2022, the cabinet accredited Kepler College. Jean d’Amour Mbonyinshuti of University World News (UWN) spoke to Professor Baylie Damtie, vice-chancellor of Kepler College, about the college’s academic focus and programmes as it enters a new phase in its institutional development. Read more
S3x-for-Marks: UniAbuja Dismisses Two Professors – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na-Allah, says the institution has gone tough on lecturers sexually harassing students, as two professors had been dismissed for the offence. Read more
Scientists Develop High-Tech Tools to Tackle Indoor Pollution
Scientists from the University of Rwanda in Kigali and Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, have been developing a digital tool that could help families to monitor indoor air pollution – an innovation that could improve the health and well-being of affected communities as well as contribute to the use of cleaner energy. Read more
Students Stuck, Borders Close Due to Eastern Congo Conflict
Rwandan students who are enrolled in universities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) cannot reach their campuses because of border closures amid conflict in the east of the country and rising tensions between the DRC and Rwanda. The affected students are those who are based in or study in the Goma, which borders Rwanda. Read more
Students Stuck Without Funding After Technical Mix-Up
After more than four months of study supposedly financed by the Rwandan government, a group of at least 412 students have now been told that their loan applications had, in fact, not been successful. Read more
TVET National Practical Examinations Kick Off
TVET national practical exams have started today, June 27, and will run until July 15, according to the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA). Read more
Ugandan Epidemiologist Appointed to UN University Council
Dr Catherine Kyobutungi is a Ugandan epidemiologist who mainly works in healthcare systems research and capacity-building. She began her career journey as a medical officer in rural Uganda before becoming a lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Read more
UK Renowned University to Launch Africa Hub in Rwanda During CHOGM
Coventry University’s Africa Hub will be formally launched this month as world leaders gather for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Rwanda. Read more
University of Kigali Receives KASNEB Accreditation
University of Kigali (UoK) has received full accreditation from KASNEB, as an approved tuition center for professional courses which include Certified Investment & Financial Analyst (CIFA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD)… Read more
UR Brings Together Researchers and Industry Practitioners to Share Research Results on the Effect of COVID 19 on Economic Development
Around 100 academics, researchers and industry practitioners are gathered at UR for the 5th International Conference of East Africa Business and Economic Watch (EABEW) under the theme “Sustainable Development- a Post-Pandemic Future. Read more
Vital Shift Happening for Rwanda’s Social Science Community
It is widely known that African researchers are dramatically underrepresented in academic journals. But it’s still astonishing to see this reality starkly represented in numbers.
31 May 2022
Action Plan Aims to Equip Workforce With In-Demand Skills
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched its Skills for Employability and Productivity in Africa (SEPA) action plan for 2022-25, to bridge Africa’s skills gap, address skills mismatch and relevance on the back of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), climate change agenda and digital transformation in the labour market. Read more
AG: Jobs in Jeopardy Over Stalled Multibillion Education Projects
The delayed implementation of some multibillion projects in the education sector threatens to erode the country’s ambitions to spur job creation, according to the latest audit into state finances. Read more
Centres to Help Raise Generation of Digitally Savvy Leaders
The digital revolution has transformed labour skills market demands, compounding Africa’s pre-existing skills mismatch. Given the changing dynamics, acquiring skills in information and communications technology (ICT) has become critical for graduates. Read more
Council Raises Red Flag Over Online Education of Six Private Institutions
The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Rwanda has warned students who are enrolled in universities in other parts of the world that have not been accredited internationally to halt their studies and seek re-admission elsewhere, as they risk not obtaining equivalence once they graduate. Read more
Media Partners Mull Better University Curriculum for Journalism in Rwanda
Different media outlets and university lecturers met recently to discuss how the curriculum of journalism studies in Rwandan universities, with many saying that it does not meet the current needs of the industry. Read more
Medical Students Contribute to Community Health and Welfare
Benoit Ndagijimana is a medical student at the University of Rwanda’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) in Kigali who believes that his contribution towards the improvement of society should start while he is still a student. Read more
Meet David Mugiraneza, Winner of Rwanda Mathematics Competition
David Mugiraneza, a senior six student at Nu-vision high school emerged winner of the Rwanda Mathematics Competition that was finalised on May 20. Over 150 schools from all districts across the country took part in the competition. Read more
Mount Kenya University Opens Doors for All to Acquire English Language Skills
The English laboratory at Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) is open to members of the public.This has been revealed by the university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor designate in charge of academic research affairs, Dr. Catherine Wanjiku. Read more
Prof Lyambabaje Urges the University Community to Emulate Excellence as he Starts His Retirement
The University of Rwanda witnessed a handover ceremony between the outgoing Vice chancellor Prof Alexandre Lyambabaje & Prof Nosa Egiebor who will lead the university in acting capacity.
Six Students Win 9th Edition of Capital Market University Challenge at National Level
The 9th edition of Capital Market University Challenge concluded with six university students-three in quiz category and three in essay category winning prizes at national level in an awarding ceremony that took place at Kigali Convention Centre… Read more
UCC Mathematicians Teach Master’s Students in Senegal
Academics from the School of Mathematical Sciences are educating a new generation of STEM leaders in the African country of Senegal. Read more
UR-Sweden Programme Commended for Impacting Communities Through Research
The Minister of Education has hailed a programme run by the University of Rwanda and the Swedish government saying that it has greatly contributed to Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation. Read more
UR-Sweden Program to Promote Research Culture for Socio-Economic Transformation
The UR-Sweden Programme has been hailed by the ministry of education for contributing to Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation over the past 20 years and the next five years through promoting research and PhD studies. Read more
Vaccine Manufacturing will Boost Development in Rwanda
Kreditanstalt Fur Wirtschaft (KFW) delegation visited the University of Rwanda on 4th May 2022 for a meeting that took place at UR headquarters to understand the existing landscape of efforts related to vaccine manufacturing workforce development in Rwanda including the involvement of TVET and IPRCs. Read more
30 April 2022
3 African Institutions Partner to Use Artificial Intelligence to Tackle Climate Change
The project is intended to create and strengthen the interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists and institutions in helping fulfil the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action innovation. Read more
Cabinet Meeting Gives Kepler University a Greenlight
A cabinet meeting has granted accreditation to Kepler, a non-profit university program working in partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). The cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame was held on Saturday, April 9. Read more
CMA’s 9th Edition of Capital Market University Challenge Brings More Surprises
The Rwanda Capital Market Authority (CMA) proceeds with its saving culture campaign among the university students, the ninth edition of capital market university challenge. Read more
Education Minister Conducts Work Visit to Huye Campus
The Visit was meant to witness the implementation progress of long and short terms projects that are being conducted by different schools and units within the campus. Read more
Kwibuka 28 : We have Chosen to be One-Vice Chancellor
The University of Rwanda’s Gikondo Campus community gather for the 28th commemoration of victims of the April 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi … Read more
Students Call for Living Allowance Hike After Food Prices Soar
Government-sponsored students in Rwanda have called for an increase in their living allowance following a sharp increase in the market price of almost every commodity that has left many Rwandans struggling. Read more
The University of Kigali Graduate School Starts Cohort 3 of Scrum Master Certification Programme
University of Kigali’s Graduate School in partnership with Teamflow GmbH, a German-based institution is offering the SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME, a Project Management Certification free of charge to its graduate students. Read more
UGHE Empowers Butaro Community Members with Business Skills
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) through its community engagement initiative under the entrepreneurship training program recently graduated 50 entrepreneurs from different small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Burera district who were trained on business development skills… Read more
UR-ACEIoT Hosts the 7th International Conference on Mobile Communication Technology for Development (M4D2022)
University of Rwanda (UR) through the African Centre of Excellence (ACEIoT) held the seventh edition of the International Conference on mobile communication technology for development. This was organized in partnership with Karlstad Business School, Sweden. Read more
UR’s Mobile Mech meet Highlights Research Role in Development
University of Rwanda (UR) held the seventh edition of the international conference on mobile communication technology for development.This was organised through the Africa Centre of Excellence in the Internet of Things (ACEIoT) Rwanda in partnership with Karlstad Business School. Read more
31 March 2022
63 Students Benefit from the East African Community Scholarship…
The Inter- University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is pleased to announce that sixty-three (63) scholarships have been awarded to applicants from all the six (6) East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania & Uganda). Read more
Associate Nursing Students Undertaking Clinical Attachment in Different Hospitals….
These cadres will be able to continue their career at university in Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine, Science options, as well as other health related professions to which they will be eligible for. Read more
Bank of Kigali Awards Best Performers at INES-Ruhengeri Graduation
Bank of Kigali has awarded the best performing students who graduated this year from the Institute of Applied Sciences. At the graduation ceremony held on Friday March 11, the top three performers with first class honours were awarded Rwf1 million each. Read more
Egypt-Rwanda Discuss Cooperation in Digital Transformation, Innovation
Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology met with Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information and Communications Technology and Innovation in Rwanda to discuss support for cooperation in the fields of communications and information technology… Read more
Inmates to Get University Education: What it Means
The proposed provision by the Government of Rwanda to offer university education to convicts incarcerated in correctional facilities in the country will make them more productive and help tackle reoffending, experts in education and human rights have argued. Read more
MKU Rwanda boosts Imbuto Foundation with Rwf200 million
Imbuto Foundation and Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) have renewed cooperation by another five-year period to give educational opportunities to outstanding but economically disadvantaged Rwandan students. Read more
Partners In TVET On How Technical, Vocational Education is the Next Big Thing
Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) has proven to be the main force that is ushering Rwanda into the fourth industrial revolution. This was evident during a special programme that brought together TVET partners for a live broadcast at KT Radio,,, Read more
Relief as Students Can Pursue Internship Placements Again
Students from different universities in Rwanda have described the opening of public and private offices to full capacity as a positive move that would allow them to complete the internships they require to graduate. Read more
Science, Technology, and Innovation are Africa’s Blueprint for Accelerated Development
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Vera Songwe, has called for the establishment of an African Technology Development and Transfer Network to spur innovation and accelerate development on the continent. Read more
Space Science Capabilities Depend on Quality Education
In December 2019, Ethiopia became the 11th African country to have launched a 72kg remote sensing microsatellite (ETRSS-1) into space, joining the ranks of Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Sudan. In East Africa, Ethiopia was third after Kenya and Rwanda. Read more
What Can Universities Do to Stop the Demise of Democracy?
The current events in Ukraine, as well as in Hong Kong, highlight the challenges facing people who support democracy. Read more
28 February 2022
AAU-PACCI Inaugurates African Education Trust Fund Organising Committee
The Association of African Universities (AAU), the Pan-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) and the African Private Sector (APSS) have inaugurated a committee to establish an African Education Trust Fund (AETF). Read more
Coventry University to Train Rwandan Nurses, Aviation Personnel
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, February 2, met with John Latham, the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Coventry University Group, to discuss joint projects in the health and education sector.The globally renowned higher learning institution opened its Africa Hub in Rwanda… Read more
Demotivated Lecturers Continue Months-Long Fight to Get Pay
As universities intensify efforts to speed up the delivery of courses to recover from COVID-19 delays, teaching and academic staff from private universities are fighting to get the salaries that have been owed to them for months. Read more
Female Lecturer Speaks Out About Alleged Sexual Harassment
A female assistant lecturer from a prominent private university in Rwanda has alleged that a member of the institution’s top management sexually harassed her and violated her employee’s rights for more than a year. Read more
Five Prominent Initiatives Showcasing at University of Rwanda Innovation Week
The University of Rwanda in partnership with the African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACE-ESD) launched the Grid Innovation and Incubation Hub (GIIH) Week, also called Innovation Week, on January 31. Read more
In UR, AQE Master’s Program Students Were Given Some Incentives
Master’s Program students in Applied Quantitative Economics were grateful for the laptops that they were given by UR in partnership with GIZ, to facilitate their learning and research activities as economists. Read more
Launches Innovation Week on Clean Energy
The University of Rwanda in partnership with the African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACE-ESD) have officially launched the Grid Innovation and Incubation Hub (GIIH) Week. Read more
Participants from Rwanda and Burundi Undergo Training
Participants from Rwanda and Burundi undergo training on how to create interactive online content for students during the ongoing GIZ-funded training on Digital for e-learning. Read more
Rwanda Signs Agreement with Dalhousie University
Minister of State Prof. Nshuti Manasseh in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Monday signed the Host Country Agreement with Hebb Matt, Vice President, Government and Global relations at Dalhousie University one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities… Read more
Rwandan Students Hold Cultural Gala in Nebraska
The Rwandan Students Association at the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) in the United States on Saturday February 20 held a cultural gala in which they connected and reflected on the Rwandan culture. Read more
Tennis Star Karenzi Gets US Scholarship
Rwanda’s number two Tennis player Bertin Karenzi will leave the country on February 15 to start his tennis scholarship program at the Morgan State University in the United States. Read more
TVET To Enroll Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Railway Engineering Program This Year
Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) says new courses targeting establishment and expansion of aviation and railway transport skills will be enrolled in vocational schools by the start of next academic year. Read more
UoK Builds New Research Ties with Visiting Scholars
The new normal has been revealing. An oscillation between threats and opportunities. On one end, we are exposed and the revelation, our great need for physical connectedness. The restrictions posed by the COVID-19 have limited our ability to connect. Read more
31 January 2022
AIU Graduates Protest HEC’s Decision
Lecturers in local universities and employees in public and private institutions who were educated at Atlantic International University (AIU) have contested the decision by Higher Education Council (HEC) to withdraw their academic papers. Read more
Construction of Rwf8.5bn Mechatronics Facility Kicks Off at IPRC…
Claudette Irere, the Minister of State in charge of ICT and TVET, on Monday, January 24, laid a foundation stone to kick-start the construction of a new department of mechatronics at the Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre (IPRC Tumba) located in Rulindo District. Read more
Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal Jointly Establishing COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Plant
President Akufo-Addo disclosed this when he opened the 73rd edition of the annual New Year School and Conference at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana… Read more
HEC Cancels Academic Equivalences for Atlantic International University Graduates
The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Rwanda has withdrawn all academic equivalences issued to graduates from Atlantic International University located in the United States of America. Read more
Maiden Doctoral Students in Management Gain Tips from Their Swedish and UR Supervisors
In its quest to build research capacity, the University of Rwanda College of Business and Economics received professors from Umeå University and Jönköping University both from Sweden. Read more
New Programme to Boost Students’ Employability
Students from the University of Rwanda will soon start benefiting from a new programme aimed at equipping them with entrepreneurship and employability skills much needed in the labour market. Read more
Outcry as PhDs from US-Based Institution are Withdrawn
The move by Rwanda’s Higher Education Council (HEC) to withdraw recognition for PhD degrees obtained from the United States-based Atlantic International University (AIU) because the programmes have allegedly not been accredited has angered the public and the academic sector, in particular. Read more
Prosecution Takes Over Case of ‘Don’ Suspected of Forging Academic Document
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed it has submitted to the National Public Prosecution Authority the case of Egide Igabe who was arrested over forgery of academic documents. Read more
Revocation of Academic Equivalences Can be Avoided
The Higher Education Council (HEC) this week revoked academic equivalences for graduates from United States’ Atlantic International University. This came days after the Rwanda Investigation Bureau announced they had arrested one Egide Igabe over forgery of academic papers. Read more
Soft Skills Training a Must for Graduates Who Start Work
Most universities do not offer soft skills or do not give them the weight they deserve. Curricula in Rwanda tend to prioritise hard skills, cross-cutting issues such as gender, entrepreneurship, values and citizen education, at the expense of soft skills. Read more
Study Finds Rwandan Genocide Chemically Modified the DNA of Victims and Victims’ Offspring
Scientists with the USF Genomics program and the Center for Global Health and Infectious Disease Research have taken a significant step in providing the people of Rwanda the scientific tools they need to help address mental health issues that stemmed from the 1994 genocide of the Tutsi ethnic group. Read more
TVET Board, Korean Vocational Institute Sign New Research deal
Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) and the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET) have signed a new agreement to collaborate in research on vocational education and training. Read more
University of Kigali’s Ngabonziza Scoops Rwf480m Swedish Grant
In pursuance of University of Kigali’s strategic intent to become a research-intensive University, a lecturer of Applied Linguistics and Literacy Education at the university, Dr. Amini Ngabonziza Jean de Dieu has been awarded a 4,476,000 Swedish Kroner grant… Read more
University Researchers Asked to Help Combat Climate Change
As part of Rwanda’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, higher education and environmental partners in the country have joined forces and called on researchers to come up with proposals that could inform policy decisions about long-term climate change adaptation. Read more
University of Kigali (UoK) Alumni and Students are Making Waves in Rwanda…
4th January 2022 is when the new year for the University of Kigali kicks in and when first-year students will walk through our doors to register for the new trimester. Read more
UR Students in Campaign to Fight Stunting in Burera
Students from the University of Rwanda (UR)’s School of Public Health have started a three-day campaign in Burera District in a bid to increase community’s awareness about the benefits of healthy nutrition. Read more
U.S. Varsity Graduates Now Threaten to Drag HEC to Court
Rwandan graduates from Atlantic International University (AIU) have threatened to sue Higher Education Council (HEC) as they attempt to overturn the cancellation of their academic equivalences. Read more
31 December 2021
50 UR Scholars Secure Funding to Research on Climate Change
The new research programme that was launched on December 7, is set to provide 50 fully-funded scholarships to 25 scholars and 25 lecturers of the University of Rwanda (UR) to inform long-term climate change adaptation planning and implementation in Rwanda. Read more
Creating Vibrant and Stronger Research Communities
Diaspora academics have called for the continued and expanded support of a programme that has enabled them to contribute to the strengthening of higher education in Africa through conducting joint research, supervising graduate students, mentoring junior faculty and co-authoring grant proposals and research papers. Read more
Graduate Wants Universities to Admit More Refugees
“As a kid, I found myself in Kiziba refugee camp in the Karongi district of Rwanda’s Western Province. My family and I lived with thousands of other refugees. As I grew up, the situation was desperate. I never dreamed of basic education, let alone going to university. Read more
Kagame Praises Cape Town as a Reputable University in Africa
President Paul Kagame has lauded the University of Cape Town as among reputable Universities in Africa that has shaped both South African and Rwandan students as well. Read more
MKU Rwanda Marks a Great Year, Looks Forward to Even Better Times
Mount Kenya University Rwanda has enjoyed a successful academic year and going by current plans, 2022 promises to be even better. Read more
MKU Rwanda to Build Rwf2.5bn Hotel
Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) last week laid a foundation stone for the proposed construction of a hotel that is expected to enhance tourism and scale up training in the hospitality sector within the country. Read more
New Policy to Promote Inclusion for Students with Disabilities in TVET Schools
A new policy for the education sector that will aim at catering for people with disabilities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools is in the offing. Read more
RUFORUM Signs a Memorandum of Understanding for Collaboration…
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration in the advancement of research and quality postgraduate studies. Read more
State Students Bemoan Delays with Computer Delivery
State-sponsored Rwandan students have bemoaned delays by the government to deliver the computers they were promised as part of a programme to facilitate learning and improve access to information and communications technology among students. Read more
Student Mobility Between Africa and US falls During COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has decreased the number of international students from Africa who are studying in universities in the United States, as their numbers fell from a high of 48,679 students in the 2019-20 academic year to 45,343 students in 2020-21, a drop of 6.85%. Read more
Thirty-Two Rwandans Get Paid Internship Through Equity Leadership Programme
At least 32 Rwandan top-performing scholars have been enrolled into a paid professional internship at Equity Bank Rwanda Plc during the launch of the Equity Leadership Programme (ELP) Rwanda Chapter, a programme sponsored by Equity Bank Plc. Read more
Turkish Language Courses Garner Serious Attention
Hundreds of students have signed up as Turkey’s state-run Yunus Emre Institute started in-person Turkish language courses in Rwanda.Since opening its offices in Rwanda earlier this year, the institute has been unable to offer in-person classes due to COVID-19 restrictions. Read more
University of Rwanda hosts the 3rd Home SDG Digital School
From 6th to 10th December 2021 the University of Rwanda hosted the 3rd Home SDG Digital School which attracted students from different colleges of the University of Rwanda and other sister private universities in Rwanda. Read more
Mastercard Foundation for a Scholars Program.
MasterCard Foundation visited The University of Rwanda for a meeting that took place at UR headquarters for the purpose of revealing the newly created partnership of 10 years with Mastercard Foundation for a Scholars Program. Read more
UR Expect Benefits from EQIP and TELLS Projects
On 21st December, 2021, the University of Rwanda hosted an open day of two projects ; Enhancing Quality and Internationalization of Study Programme through Mobile Transformative Pedagogy (EQIP)… Read more
30 November 2021
Chinese Culture Exhibition Held at University of Rwanda
KIGALI, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — Sights that epitomize Chinese culture filled a students’ hall at the recent Chinese Culture Exhibition at the University of Rwanda’s College of Education Rukara campus, in eastern Rwanda. Read more
Circular Thinking Education Will Aid Sustainable Development
Inefficient management of the abundant natural resources in Africa prompted experts to call on universities on the continent to join the ‘education for circularity’ movement to equip students with knowledge and skills in circular thinking. Read more
Kent State, University of Rwanda Partner to Bring Global Experiences to Students, Faculty
Kent State University and the University of Rwanda have a new partnership that administrators say is connecting students, faculty and research across oceans. Read more
More PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences to be Awarded
The African continent and its universities need more high-quality researchers and innovators not just male, but female scientists, too, said Dr Moses Osiru, manager of the regional coordination unit of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), … Read more
National Exams: 400 Candidates File Complaints
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has received 400 complaints from Senior Six candidates whose results were announced last week on Monday. Read more
New Matchmaking Platform Could Help to Close the Skills Gap
The East African Community (EAC), through its project Digital Skills for an Innovative East African Industry (dSkills@EA), has launched an online skills matchmaking platform for young people in the East African countries of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Read more
Private Varsities Seek Support in Delivery of Digital Literacy Course
Private universities have appealed for government support in order to equip students with basic digital skills through the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) training. Read more
Promoting International Humanitarian Law Among Rwandan Law Students
The event, jointly organized by the ICRC, the Schools of Law and the Rwanda Red Cross Society in Kigali, brought together eight law students from four Rwandan Schools of Law. Read more
Scholars Commit to Uphold Indigenous Species Amid International Symposium…
Scientists and researchers are convened in Kigali for the 19th International Symposium of the Natural Product Research Network for East and Central Africa- NAPRECA. The event was organized to highlight the importance of natural products in addressing global challenges and their use as source of compounds for drug discovery. Read more
Sector Commits to Internal Quality Assurance Processes
Universities and other higher learning institutions in Rwanda have been challenged to pursue quality and steer clear of anything that can detract them from this goal. Read more
Senior Six, TVET National Exam Results Released
The Ministry of Education, on Monday, released the results for the 2020/21 Senior Six, Teacher Training College (TTC), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) national examinations. Read more
STEMpower USA To Open More Centers of Excellence in Rwanda, Sub-Saharan Africa
STEMpower USA in collaboration with Israel Embassy will unveil a total of eight Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) centers of excellence in Rwanda before the end of 2022, to boost the country’s development goals. Read more
Time to Strategise for International Student Recruitment
Sixteen months ago, I wrote an article entitled ‘Africa can be a top foreign student destination – Here’s how’, in which I argued that a BBC report stated that the University of Edinburgh could lose up to 25% of its annual income of £1 billion as a result of COVID-19, … Read more
Two Rwandan Universities Join Huawei ICT Academy Program
Huawei has announced its partnership with two Rwandan universities, which officially became Huawei Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Academies in Rwanda. Read more
University Festival Uses the Arts to Address Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge and diverse impact on human lives, ranging from causing mental health issues like loneliness and isolation, and social injustice, to exacerbating poverty. Read more
University Graduates on Job to Save ‘Critically Endangered Vultures’
A group of graduates from university of Rwanda in agriculture and environment are striving to save hooded vultures, ones of biodiversity species that are critically endangered. Read more
University of Rwanda Joins WTO’s Chairs Programme
The University of Rwanda(UR) has joined as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) chairs programme that will help it to enhance knowledge and understanding of the trading system among academics and policy makers in developing countries… Read more
UR Brings Together Stakeholders to Get Their Inputs for the Revised Strategic Plan
The University of Rwanda held a validation workshop for the revised UR strategic Plan 2018-2025. Read more
31 October 2021
Debating Boosts Students’ Confidence, Improves Knowledge and Skills
Debating broadens students’ way of thinking, develops their ability to think critically and solve problems – and increases overall confidence and public speaking abilities, said Abiel Intwarane, a third-year law student from the University of Rwanda (UR). Read more
Indigenous Knowledge Institute Aspires to Global Mandate
n application to have the multi-country African Institute of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIIKS) recognised as a strategic partner of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is currently under way. Read more
Correctional Facilities Could Offer University Education
Convicts could start receiving university education at correctional facilities if a new bill on correctional services is voted into law by the Parliament.Its relevance was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on Friday, October 8, 2021, and the next step is to be scrutinised by a responsible parliamentary committee. Read more
Gabon Gives 31 Full Scholarships to Its Nationals For University of Rwanda
The University of Rwanda has received 31 Gabonese students who are coming to pursue different programs at Bachelor’s level. The students will pursue studies, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed between University of Rwanda and the government of Gabon scholarship agency… Read more
Integration of E-learning in TVET to Enhance the Quality of Training and Work Readiness of Students in Rwanda
Education Development Center (EDC) and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered to create The BRITE program (Building Resilience in TVET Through E-Learning), with the aim of responding to Rwanda’s commitment to integrate technology in education by providing interactive e-learning digital solutions for the TVET system. Read more
Janet Asks Uganda’s Missions to Attract More Investors in Education
The Minister of Education and Sports, Ms. Janet Museveni has appealed to Uganda’s missions abroad to promote the country’s education system and opportunities to attract more investments in the sector. Read more
Mount Kenya University to Award Best Performing Teachers
Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) has announced that it will be recognising this year’s best performing teachers in Rwanda, awarding them with laptops. Read more
Over 60,000 Rwandan Students Fail National Exams, to Repeat Classes
More than 60,000 Rwandan students who failed the national exams will repeat their classes as the government moves to scrap automatic promotion to the next class. Read more
Participants Hail Ant Taxonomy Course; a Stepping Stone Towards Understanding Ant Community Composition …
From 18-26 October 2021 the Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (CoEB) based in the College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda is conducting a course on any taxonomy and sampling methods in Nyungwe National Park. Read more
Political Interference Bedeviling Nation’s Universities
Political interference and tribalism have been identified as two major factors bedeviling the nation’s university system. Read more
Rethinking the Role of TVET in Future Work and Lifelong Learning, in Light of Digitalization and the 4IR
The report demonstrates that TVET has not been given sufficient recognition by African countries despite their declared commitment and some consequential progress. Read more
Rwanda’s University of Gitwe to Resume Academic Work
Rwanda’s Higher Education Council (HEC) has authorised the University of Gitwe, better known as the Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Gitwe (ISPG), to resume academic activities after it was closed a year-and-a-half ago. Read more
ULK Wins 5th Edition of Moot Court Competition
Last week, law students from Kigali Independent University (ULK) were named the winners of the fifth national moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), … Read more
University Owner Released from Prison on Presidential Pardon
The former prime minister of Rwanda and owner of the now-closed Christian University of Rwanda and who was serving a three-year jail term for issuing cheques that bounced has received a presidential pardon and was immediately released. Read more
UR Keen on Attracting more International Students
The University of Rwanda (UR) is set to welcome more international students from different countries as it seeks to bolster its academic and cultural environment. Read more
UTB to Send Thousands of Students to Qatar For Internship, Job
The University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies (UTB) says that 700 Hospitality and Tourism students will be sent to Qatar for internships and work every year for five years. Read more
30 September 2021
22-Year-Old Student Pioneers Hydroponic Farming in Rwanda
Many students go to university but few think about creating businesses that can even help them afford some basic needs at school. Read more
Academic Dishonesty: Students, Staff Should be Trained Early
Despite efforts by universities and higher learning institutions to fight a lack of integrity among students, academic and administrative staff, the issue remains challenging, and experts call for concerted efforts to root out the problem. Read more
Africa Museum, University of Rwanda to Start Geology Master’s Program
The Belgian based Africa Museum has reached final touches in drafting curriculum, and education systems that will commence the admission and teaching pf Master’s of Geology that will be based at University of Rwanda, … Read more
A High Level KSU Delegation Visits UR to Cement Institutional Collaboration
The University of Rwanda received a high-level delegation from Kent State University (KSU) on a visit to the country. The trip is in the spirit of existing collaboration between UR and KSU in intercultural and academic exchange through mobility and joint research,… Read more
A Model of Public Accountability for African Universities
There is a continuing discussion about university autonomy and academic freedom in Africa. Nevertheless, nothing so far has been written or heard about African universities’ public accountability. How can universities have rights without accountability? Read more
Covid-19: Universities now Demand Vaccination Certificates
The University of Rwanda (UR) and Mount Kenya University Kigali Campus (MKUR) have requested all staff and students to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to be allowed into the respective campuses. Read more
It is When We have Dedication to Duty that Institution Moves Forward…
The University of Rwanda Vice chancellor Prof Alexandre Lyambabaje presided over a handover ceremony between the incoming DVC for Academic Affairs & Research Prof Nosa O. Egiebor and the outgoing Ag. DVC Dr Emile Bienvenu. Prof Egiebor assumes duties following his appointment by Rwanda Cabinet meeting. Read more
Managing Finances at University: How I Survived the First Year
Being admitted to university and getting a scholarship is a great pleasure for every high school graduate and his or her parents because you realise that the efforts put into the studies were not in vain. Read more
Skills to Drive National Development While Creating Jobs
Three years ago, 23-year-old Genevieve Uwamariya and two fellow students at the Integrated Polytechnic Regional College in Tumba in Rwanda carried out research on traditional banana ripening and realised something was wrong. Read more
Swedish PhD Scholarship Program for Rwanda Extended To 2026
The University of Rwanda (UR) has revealed that the Swedish PhD research program for Rwanda will be extended to 2026, following its setback and interruptions caused by COVID-19. Read more
Targeted, Proactive Efforts Needed to Strengthen Physics
The need for a proactive effort to improve the teaching and researching of physics in Sub-Saharan Africa as a foundation for critically important scientific work has been highlighted in a new report from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the UK-based Institute of Physics (IOP). Read more
The University of Rwanda Integrates UNESCO Guidance on Distance Learning into …
The College of Education, University of Rwanda has integrated the 2020 UNESCO publication “Ensuring effective distance learning during COVID-19 disruption: guidance for teachers” into its curriculum, thus far reaching over 3,700 pre-service and secondary school teachers. Read more
University of Rwanda, Mastercard Foundation Launch $55 Million Partnership…
The Mastercard Foundation and University of Rwanda today announced a 10-year, $55 million partnership to enable higher education access for 1,200 young Africans – with a focus on women pursuing STEM, young people with disabilities, and refugee and displaced youth… Read more
University of Rwanda Put on Spot Over Health Insurance, Performance
Rwanda Parliament has asked the University of Rwanda to clean up its house in administration, finance and project management if the institution is to live up to its core values of educating the cream of the country. Read more
University of Rwanda’s College Bans Access to Unvaccinated
The University of Rwanda’s college of medicine and health sciences has issued instructions banning all unvaccinated students and staff from accessing the campus from 27 September 2021. Read more
UN, Rwanda Begin Doctrinal Training for Peacekeepers
Rwanda Defence Force is hosting the first United Nations Engagement platoon pilot course from September 1 to 10, 2021 at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako. Read more
UNAM Leverages Blockchain Technology
The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI) in Rwanda have announced this week a new collaborative agreement to foster partnerships on teaching and training; curriculum development; staff and students exchange; internalization of academic programmes; and research projects. Read more
31 August 2021
9,000 Graduate at the University of Rwanda
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, less than 100 people attended the physical event at Kigali Cultural Exhibition Village, while the rest of the graduates attended virtually. Read more
A High Level KSU Delegation Visits UR to Cement Institutional Collaboration
The University of Rwanda received a high-level delegation from Kent State University (KSU) on a visit to the country. The trip is in the spirit of existing collaboration between UR and KSU in intercultural and academic exchange through mobility and joint research, among other areas. Read more
AKADEMIYA2063 Signs MOU with RUFORUM …
Kigali, Rwanda, 16th August 2021 – AKADEMIYA2063 and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen data and analytical capacities in support of Africa’s agricultural transformation and food security agenda. Read more
Covid-19: UR Huye Campus Halts Studies to Respect Lockdown Guidelines
The University of Rwanda (UR) has halted physical classrooms at its campus located in Huye district, Southern Province to comply with measures against COVID-19 that are being observed in the neighboring Tumba sector. Read more
Govt, Private Sector Partner to Boost Education Financing
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), stipulates that quality education can only be achieved if adequate financial resources… Read more
It Is When We Have Dedication to Duty that Institution Moves Forward…
The University of Rwanda Vice chancellor Prof Alexandre Lyambabaje presided over a handover ceremony between the incoming DVC for Academic Affairs & Research Prof Nosa O. Egiebor and the outgoing Ag. DVC Dr Emile Bienvenu. Read more
Launch of the African Advisory Board to Support the University of Global Health Equity Mission
The Advisory Board will be instrumental to UGHE’s ambitious mission: building a robust healthcare workforce in Africa to provide equitable, quality health services to all, and supporting the continent’s path to self-reliance in health by advancing its human resource potential. Read more
The Art of Juggling Work and Completing Your Degree
It is 17:10 as Jackson Mbarushimana enters the gates of a blood transfusion centre located in the Huye district in the Southern Province of Rwanda. Read more
The Fate of Cavendish University Graduates in Rwanda
Cavendish university graduates whose academic papers were rejected by Rwanda Higher Education Council (HEC) in August 2020, will have to pursue and complete a one-year-long mandatory course for them to be academically accepted as qualified teachers. Read more
University Communities Reject Israel’s AU Observer Status
Several student unions and organisations representing faculty from African countries such as Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and South Africa have voiced their opposition to awarding Israel observer status to the African Union (AU), a move that has been rejected by African countries for nearly two decades. Read more
University of Global Health Equity Board Roots for Sustainable Healthcare
The African Advisory Board (AAB) for the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) held its first meeting on Friday, August 20, 2021. The meeting took place virtually. Read more
University of Rwanda to Start Aeronautics and Aerospace Program…
The University of Rwanda (UR) says it has reached the final touches in drafting curriculum and education systems that will commence the admission and teaching Aeronautics and Aerospace professionals, under the College of Science and Technology. Read more
UR to Introduce Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering Courses
The University of Rwanda (UR) in partnership with Kent State University is going to introduce Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering courses to play a part in making Rwanda a hub of aviation by delivering these skills locally. Read more
31 July 2021
A Virtual Summer Course Looking at Global Climate Change with Partners in USA
The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, USA and the University of Rwanda’s Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (UR- CoEB) at the College of Science and Technology partner to bring together American and Rwandan Master’s students for a fully immersive virtual study-abroad program called Climate Policy, … Read more
Blind Lecturer is a Staunch Champion for Inclusive Education
After Beth Nasiforo Mukarwego’s birth while the family was in exile in Burundi, her parents were frantic about her education because she had a visual impairment that led to blindness. Read more
Education Minister Back in Parliament Over UR Issues
The Minister of Education Valentine Uwamariya is expected to appear before parliament on Tuesday July 27 where she will for the second time attempt to shed light on issues related to the Integrated Education Business Management Information System (IEBMIS) used by the University of Rwanda (UR). Read more
Education Ministry Clears Air on National Exams Candidates
Following a surge in daily Covid-19 cases and the emergence of new variants, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday hosted a news conference where he announced new Covid-19 restrictions. Read more
E-Learning is Getting Stuck in the Digital Divide
With 82% of students in Sub-Saharan Africa stranded without internet access, many African universities’ valiant efforts to embrace online delivery got stuck in the digital divide. COVID-19 has shown that affordable, accessible internet is more necessary than ever. Read more
Francophone Africa Rethinks HE Funding Models
In an effort to maintain and improve the quality of teaching and research, francophone countries in Africa have been considering various financing initiatives, including the introduction of performance contracts for universities, online education and cost-sharing models. Read more
Govt to Incentivise TVET to Increase Students’ Uptake
The Government has announced plans to streamline policies and introducing incentives to aid its elaborate plan to increase the uptake of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses. Read more
How Tertiary Schools are Coping Amidst Fresh Covid-19 Measures
Higher learning institutions say they are ready to carry on with studies, shifting from face-to-face learning to online, following the new measures to control the further spread of Covid-19. Read more
Qualified But Unskilled: Lack of Hands-On, Soft Skills Affecting TVET Graduates
The easiest way to secure a job or acquire skills and experience at leading hotels is by interning with them but how do you get the opportunity, later on the desired skills to get you the job? Read more
‘Radio Salus’ Like ‘Kindergarten’ for Aspiring Journalists
I grew up in what I may call the ‘academic’ Huye District, home of the former National University of Rwanda, which at the time was the biggest higher learning institution in the country. Read more
The Challenge of Juggling Academics and Motherhood
One morning, Jane Uwamwiza* woke up feeling unwell. At the time, she was getting ready to go to university after receiving a scholarship from the Genocide Survivors Support and Assistance Fund, known as FARG. Read more
UR Owes Over Rwf6 Billion in Pension Contributions
The University of Rwanda (UR) owes at least Rwf6 billion in arrears dating back over two decades in employee contributions to the pension body, … Read more
30 June 2021
More Students Stranded as University Fails to Re-Open
Claudine Umutesi is in a dilemma after her university could not re-open due to financial constraints exacerbated by COVID-19. Read more
MPs Task Education Minister to Explain UR ‘Inefficiencies’
Parliament has tasked the Minister for Education to provide a written explanation over what they see as inefficiencies at the University of Rwanda (UR). Read more
Private Varsities on the Spot for Admitting Unqualified Students
A probe by the Higher Education Council (HEC) has established that some private Higher Learning Institutions have been admitting students who do not meet the set threshold to join university. Read more
Rwandan Scholar to Chair Coventry University’s New Africa Hub
One of Rwanda’s veteran scholars who occupied positions as head of various campuses of the University of Rwanda, Professor Silas Lwakabamba has been appointed as Regional Managing Director of Coventry University Group…Read more
Rwanda’s Private Universities Seek Financial Lifeline
Managers of Rwanda’s private universities have called on the government to advocate for long-term bank loans to revive their institutions after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
University of Rwanda in Academic Programs Review
The University of Rwanda (UR) has undertaken to review its academic programs to conform them to institutional, national, and regional quality standards so that they can be shared and implemented across East Africa. Read more
Universities to Start Classes Again After Earthquake
As citizens from both Rwanda’s Rubavu district and Goma town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) try to recover from the effects of the Nyiragongo volcano eruption, schools and universities are also trying to resume their work. Read more
UR Bosses Castigate Genocide Deniers, Urge Fouth to Focus on National Unity
University of Rwanda Vice-Chancellor Prof. Alexander Lyambabaje has lashed out at elements that continue to deny or distort facts around the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which claimed over a million lives. Read more
UR Gets ‘Smart Classroom’ to Facilitate E-Learning
The University of Rwanda (UR) has got a ‘smart classroom’ located at Gikondo Campus expected to make learning easier for students in Master of Economics. Read more
UR-Huye Students Share Lessons Learned from Catholic Parish…
Some 50 students from University of Rwanda-Huye campus on June 11 visited Ntarama Genocide Memorial in Bugesera where they toured the different sections of what used to be a place of worship. Read more
UR Launches a Project to Address Podoconiasis and Scabies Related Effects
The University of Rwanda has launched the Social Sciences for Severe Stigmatising Skin Conditions project (5S Foundation), a collaborative research project that is meant to end neglect and stigma of patients suffering from Podoconiasis and Scabies. Read more
UR Students to Represent Africa at Commonwealth Inter-Tertiary Debating Competition in UK
University of Rwanda’s debating team is set to represent Africa at the Commonwealth Inter-Tertiary Schools Debating Championship. Read more
Varsities Roll Out New Covid Measures
Different institutions of higher learning have imposed new strict measures to help contain the spread of Covid, in the wake of a surge in cases in many parts of the country, in what is shaping up to be the third wave of the virus. Read more
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE
Island Nation Plans to Widen Higher Education Offerings
One major potential initiative that may cause significant progress involves this lusophone country being chosen by the Pan African Institute for Development (PAID) to host a future International University of Development Sciences. Read more
31 May 2021
A STEMpower Centre Launched to Boost Science Awareness in Rwanda
The University of Rwanda College of Science and Technology witnessed the official launch of STEMpower Centre. Read more
Genocide Orphan Now MIT Professor
Dr Aristide Gumyusenge grew up in a rural area in Rwanda and attended modest educational institutions where he excelled in mathematics, biology and chemistry. Read more
How University Students have Leveraged the Capital Market University Challenge
University students who were awarded in the previous Capital Market University Challenge have managed to create jobs and continued to save through the capital market. Read more
Learning to Use iNaturalist to Discover the World of Biodiversity on Our Doorstep
Organised by collaboration between a former BSc student from UR and the Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (CoEB), with funding from the National Geographic Society (NGS)… Read more
Review Could Lead to Programme Cuts at University
A new, comprehensive review of all programmes offered by the University of Rwanda (UR) could lead to the phasing out of some courses deemed irrelevant to the labour market while others could be either improved or merged. Read more
Rwanda Launches First ‘STEMPower’ Center
Rwanda has launched the first Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) center dubbed ‘STEMpower center’ that will help secondary and University students to promote practical learning and support innovation… Read more
Universities Have a Role in Rwanda’s Reconciliation
The mood was sombre as mourners laid wreaths on the memorial site where 400 employees of the former National University of Rwanda were buried – victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Read more
UR Seals Two Bumper Deals from MasterCard Foundation and EAC & Republic of German to Boost Education
The University of Rwanda through the Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunization & Health Supply Chain Management (VIHSCM) is a beneficiary of 17 Million USD from the cooperation between the East African Community and the Federal Republic of Germany. Read more
30 March 2021
A Caring Institution for Students with Disabilities
Ange Theonastine Ashimwe sits pensively in her wheelchair on the verandah of the flat she rents in Kigali, browsing the news on her phone. She has just completed a revision of her study material. Read more
Court Acquits Former University Vice-Chancellor
Professor Egide Karuranga, the former vice-chancellor of the now-defunct University of Kibungo has been acquitted by the Ngoma district-based Intermediate Court on charges related to financial mismanagement. Read more
Ex-University of Kibungo Boss Karuranga Acquitted
Ngoma Intermediate Court in Ngoma District has ruled to acquit the former Vice-Chancellor of the defunct University of Kibungo (UNIK), Prof. Egide Karuranga, nine months after he was arrested on accusations of mismanaging the university. Read more
Returning Home Armed with Skills: Journey for Improving Potato Production in Rwanda
Through different agricultural skills got in class and experimental research project findings, he looked back in his country the area for improvement and he come up with a proposal to contribute the improvement of potato production in Rwanda. Read more
Rwandan University to Start Turkish Language Courses
Turkey’s Yunus Emre Institute, in cooperation with the University of Rwanda, will start Turkish language courses and cultural and academic exchange programs, Turkey’s envoy to the East African nation said on Monday. Read more
Student Association Creates ‘Families’ for Genocide Survivors
Gilbert Gasigwa was just 10 years old when the 1994 Rwandan genocide, which orphaned him, began. Read more
University Helps Local Community to Fight the Coronavirus
Mount Kenya University, Rwanda, has taken on the mass-production of hand sanitisers for the use of its staff and students and for donation to local communities. Read more
31 March 2021
East African Christian College Expands HE Sector
A new private Christian college that will offer theology degrees has opened in Kigali, Rwanda. The East African Christian College, owned by the Anglican Church in Rwanda, will be able to train leaders of churches and faith-based organisations, who are legally required to have bachelor degrees in religious studies to head these organisations. Read more
Lecturers Get Their Jabs as Mass Vaccination Starts
University lecturers as well as teachers in Rwanda were vaccinated against COVID-19 on 5 March, the second day after the country launched a mass vaccination drive. Read more
Minister Asks New Vice-Chancellor to Boost Research
While Rwanda aspires to shift from an agriculture-based country to a knowledge-based one, academia continues to lag behind in terms of conducting relevant research and also promoting quality education, a tendency that should change. Read more
Private Higher Education Helps with Access, Development
Higher education in post-genocide Rwanda has experienced significant growth over the past 25 years – from a handful of universities to more than 30 universities and higher learning institutions, of which 26 are private… Read more
Smooth Start as Universities in Kigali Reopen
Students have been returning to higher education institutions in Kigali and have resumed their learning activities following a Rwandan government decision to reopen the education sector. Read more
28 February 2021
A New Vice Chancellor for the University of Rwanda
The University of Rwanda, the largest and only public university in the country, has a new vice-chancellor. Professor Alexandre Lyambabaje, an academic and politician, was appointed by the government on 2 February and become the third vice-chancellor in the recent history of the institution. Read more
Fresh University Graduates Venture into ‘Eco-Friendly’ Mobile Grain Dryers
A Rwandan young environmental engineer, 24-year-old Thierry Shema and his co-founders in an agritech startup dubbed “Crop Tech Ltd”, are gearing up for deploying mobile grain dryers powered by renewable energy as opposed to diesel. Read more
Prof. Lyambabaje Keen to Boost University of Rwanda’s Finances & Research
University of Rwanda’s (UR) new Vice Chancellor Professor Alexandre Lyambabaje has pointed out research improvement, beefing up finances, and upgrading e-learning as some of the key areas he will work on during his tenure at the helm of the institution. Read more
Public Notice for Accredited Higher Learning Institutions on Teaching Accredited Academic Programs
It was observed that different Higher Learning Institutions accredited in Rwanda have been issuing confusing documents in regard to the Awards the institution is allowed to offer. Read more
31 January 2021
15 Young Entrepreneurs Gain Tips to Transform their Ideas into Successful Business
15 entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas have completed a one – week boot camp getting coaching and mentorship from experts in entrepreneurship in a bid to transform potential and innovative business ideas into viable business ventures. Read more
First Rhodes Scholar to Focus on Artificial Intelligence
The first Rwandan to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship for study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom aspires to harness artificial intelligence (AI) in areas such as education, economics, business and medicine and contribute to improving the lives of people on the African continent. Read more
Government Rejects Qualifications, Students Redo Courses
Students who graduated from three private universities will have to repeat some of the work in courses they have already completed before they can be employed or continue their studies at public institutions in Rwanda. Read more
Half of all Varsities Closed as Kigali Locks Down
Barely a few weeks after the full reopening of higher learning institutions late in 2020, half of Rwanda’s universities have been closed again after the cabinet resolved on 18 January to place the capital, Kigali, in a second lockdown. This followed a surge in COVID-19 cases in the city, in particular, and in the country in general. Read more
Health Professionals’ Equivalence Processing and Students’ Indexing
It has been observed that many of the applicants for equivalence who have graduated from health-related programs outside Rwanda, have no index numbers…Read more
Higher Education to Produce Church Leaders with Degrees
Two new private universities that will produce graduates in theology have opened in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to respond to the pressure on churches and faith-based organisations to be headed by degree holders. Read more
Ministry Says Graduates of 3 Private Varsities Not Ready for Labour Market
The Ministry of Public Service has warned public institutions against hiring graduates from three private universities, saying that they are not yet ready for the job market. Read more
The National Herbarium of Rwanda conducts field expedition…
The National Herbarium of Rwanda in collaboration with the Institute of National Museums of Rwanda (INMR)/ Environment Museum-Karongi conducted a two-day field sampling trip… Read more
University Partnership Exchange Rwanda
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announce the University Partnerships and Exchange (UPEX) Rwanda Program, an innovative fellowship that will provide mid-career administrators at Rwandan colleges and universities with a year of enrichment and practical trainingon… Read more
Varsities, Banking Sector Mourn Economist, Lecturer
The death of Professor Thomas Kigabo Rusuhuzwa, an eminent economist in Rwanda and a seasoned economics university lecturer, has saddened former students and colleagues and has left a void in the academic and banking circles in which he worked. Read more
31 December 2020
Africa’s Clean Cooling Centre of Excellence Moves Closer to Boosting Farmer’s Livelihoods
The Rwandan Government has formally launched the new African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES) that is hosted in-country by the University of Rwanda. Read more
Academic Staff on a Journey Towards English Proficiency
Two years ago, a Rwandan cabinet meeting resolved that teaching staff and students at universities should undergo compulsory standardised English language tests (SELT) in a bid to improve English proficiency. Read more
CMHS Gets a Modern Prosthetics Laboratory
People with disabilities will now be able to easily access prostheses, the artificial body parts to facilitate them in sports, thanks to a new prosthetics and orthotics laboratory unveiled Thursday at UR-CMHS. Read more
Leaving No One Behind by Fostering Digital Technical and Vocational Education…
How can people acquire the skills needed to digitize work to take on new tasks? What must Technical Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) strategies look like to bring technology closer to learners, teachers and managers? Read more
No More Temporary Accreditation for Universities
The Higher Education Council (HEC) has announced that government will no longer issue temporary accreditation to new universities seeking to begin operations in Rwanda. Read more
Rwanda Closes 20 Vocational Schools Over Poor Quality
The Rwandan Ministry of Education has closed twenty Technical Education and Vocational Training (TEVT) schools for failure to give sufficient practical lessons. Read more
Three Years’ Jail for the Owner of Private Christian University
At the end of November, the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court in Kigali, Rwanda, handed a three-year jail sentence to Dr Pierre-Damien Habumuremyi, the owner of the now closed Christian University of Rwanda… Read more
UR Graduate Takes a Lead to Inspire Youth to Pursue Research
Raymond Umazekabiri graduated in 2018 from Botany and Conservation option, Biology Department at the College of Science and Technology. Read more
30 November 2020
25 Students Appeal to University of Rwanda After Losing Scholarship
Students who join the University of Rwanda(UR) under government scholarship sign a performance contract with the Higher Education Council(HEC) according to which failing exams would lead to the loss of scholarship. Read more
Building Skills in Rwanda’s Youth: Skills in Higher Education
The University of Rwanda was established as a merger of all public universities to help address the issues of duplication, sharing of resources and most importantly that of quality. One of the objectives is to build a research-based institution. Read more
Financial Hardship Keeps Students from Returning to Class
Francoise Umulisa had a job in one of the hotels in the Rwandan capital Kigali where she could earn money to pay her university fees at the private University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies (UTB). Read more
Financial Woes Force Private Kigali University to Close
The Kigali Institute of Management (KIM) University, a private institution in Rwanda’s capital, is closing down, citing financial problems. Read more
On a Mission to Develop More African Data Scientists
The African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS) in Rwanda is set to develop the skilled data scientists needed to analyse and interpret data and after a rigorous process to assess the designed programmes, available infrastructure and teaching capacity… Read more
Online Degree Programme Delivers 90% Graduate Employment
The story of students who cannot find work after completing their degrees in East Africa is fast becoming stale. That’s because the story has been told over and over again, but universities here continue to churn out learners who lack the necessary skills to compete in the 21st-century labour market. Read more
Problem-Based Research Among Key Drivers for Constructing Efficient National Innovation System…
The National Innovation Systems is generally defined as a framework to understand and organize the flow of knowledge among people, enterprises and institutions, which is key to the innovation performance of a country. Read more
University of Rwanda Announces Return of More Undergraduates
The University of Rwanda has announced the reopening of its campuses for first- and second-year students to attend contact classes as part of a blended learning and teaching mode. Earlier, the Ministry of Education allowed final-year students to return. Read more
University of Rwanda Reopens for all Students as Covid-19 Cases Drop Nationwide
The University of Rwanda, (UR), on Tuesday, November 11 announced that it will effective November 30 reopen for both first and second-year students after more than eight months of digital learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
31 October 2020
Final-Year Students Return to Lectures First
Final-year students at Rwandan universities will be the first group to attend classes when institutions resume teaching and learning, Minister of Education Dr Valentine Uwamariya said. Read more
Human Capital Flourishes in Rwanda and Sweden Programme
Eighteen years ago, the former National University of Rwanda and top universities in Sweden started a partnership to advance education and research with community impact. The university later merged with other public higher learning institutions to form the University of Rwanda. Read more
Only 6 Universities Fully Cleared to Reopen, Others to Follow Gradually
The Ministry of Education says only six universities have been cleared to reopen fully with all students attending either online or physical teaching in classes while other universities will be allowed to reopen with only finalist students resuming studies to complete their academic courses. Read more
Schools Reopen in Kenya, Rwanda, DR Congo
The reopening of schools in Rwanda followed an assessment done in September by the Education Ministry in partnership with the Higher Education Council which inspected 29 universities and other higher education institutions to ascertain their readiness. Read more
Soft Skills Critical When Graduates Enter the Workplace
The efforts by universities in Rwanda to produce quality students for the labour market are hampered when these graduates enter the workplace or join internship programmes without soft skills – a dilemma that has been receiving attention within the higher education sector across the world. Read more
UR Donates 2,467 Solar Powered Radio Sets to the Poor…
Through Transforming Education Systems for Sustainable Futures (TESF) – a United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) funded project- the University of Rwanda has secured funds to procure solar powered radio sets to support children from poor and vulnerable families… Read more
30 September 2020
On Track to Produce Ethical African Leaders
The African Leadership University or ALU made headlines in 2016 when it announced it planned to produce three million ethical and entrepreneurial African leaders by 2035. Read more
Universities Prepare for Nationwide Assessment
Rwanda’s Higher Education Council on 2 September announced a week-long nationwide assessment of 39 higher learning campuses to examine their readiness for reopening following the COVID-19 shutdown. Read more
Universities to Remain Closed as COVID-19 Cases Increase
Universities and other higher learning institutions in Rwanda will remain closed pending further health and preparedness assessments that would inform possible resumption of in-person classes, a cabinet meeting resolved last week. Read more
University of Rwanda Ready to Resume Studies in September
The University of Rwanda is among the schools that stopped teaching activities and evacuated its different campuses in March. Read more
30 August 2020
As the Time of UR Reopening is at Hand, Lecturers are Trained on Developing e- Learning & Blended Modules
… the University of Rwanda (UR) College of Business and Economics (CBE) trained lecturers on how to develop e-learning & Blended modules in teaching. Read more
Carnegie Mellon University in Kigali Trains Africa’s Next Generation of Tech Experts
As the world becomes increasingly digital, the necessity for African digital experts, technicians and researchers will be critical to helping the continent adapt to rapidly developing digital advancements. Read more
Cavendish University, Uganda Graduates Stuck as Papers Are Rejected
Cavendish university graduates who were recognized by Rwanda’s Higher Education Council (HEC) Rwanda have been given five days by the Ministry of Labour to present their academic equivalence certificates or else, they will be dismissed. Read more
Why is Higher Education Important?
It is said that “education is the key to success” which is why people go an extra mile to pursue bachelors/masters degrees and PhDs. Of course, a number of people have established mega businesses without even completing high school, but the quickest pathway for many, if not most, people to a rewarding career is going to college and getting a higher education. Read more
31 July 2020
A Country Rallies to Raise the Number of Women in Science
Ndikumana worked hard throughout school and secured a university scholarship to study electrical engineering rather than her first choice of electronics. Read more
Refugee Students in Higher Education are Still a Minority
World Refugee Day on 20 June presented an opportunity to assess the progress made in Rwanda towards facilitating access to higher education on the part of the country’s refugee populations. Read more
Top University Leaders Arrested Over Financial Irregularities
The vice-chancellor of a university and the former Rwandan prime minister, who was also the president of the board of trustees of a separate university, were taken into custody on Friday 3 July over allegations of financial mismanagement relating to the two institutions. Read more
30 June 2020
UR Dental Clinic : Pressing Forward to Improve Community Health
With a population of more than 12 million people and a high demand for dentists to serve them, UR through itsCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)offers bachelor’s degree program in dental surgery and dental therapy. Read more
UR Online Learning at a Glance: What You Need to Know About the Platform
With the integration of information technology in education, online learning has been accorded due attention for enhancing teaching and learning at the University of Rwanda. Read more
UR Researchers Show the Benefits of Frogs and Toads Towards Proper Management of Wetlands Ecosystem in Rwanda
Anurans (Frogs and Toads) are known excellent bioindicators of ecosystem health such as wetlands where their populations’ survival is constituted. Read more
31 May 2020
Academics Apply Their Minds to Assisting COVID-19 Victims
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, experts from universities in Rwanda are continuing their response to contain the pandemic and help patients recover. Read more
Private Universities Worry About Losing Students and Staff
Private universities, which enrol over half of Rwandan higher education students, are concerned that the prolonged shutdown of educational institutions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will not only result in a loss of students, but academic staff as well. Read more
UR and the University of Koblenz-Landau to Boost Entrepreneurship
The University of Rwanda will soon benefit from 1.19 million euros funds by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy to drive forward the existing project cooperation with the University of Koblenz-Landau. Read more
30 April 2020
Covid-19: Global Impact Survey and Resources for IAU Members
IAU is closely monitoring the various impacts of COVID-19 on the higher education community. Read more
Genocide 1994 – The Healing and Emancipatory Power of HE
Safi Mukundwa is still pained when she thinks about her family members killed in the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi that left her orphaned and alone. But she is also grateful for the government’s support, which put her through a university degree, and helped her to stand economically on her own. Read more
Private Universities Start Suspending Staff, Cutting Salaries
Barely a month after the country went into lockdown to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, some private-sector universities in Rwanda, citing a lack of funds, have suspended academic and administrative staff and reduced the salaries of others. Read more
Rwanda Extends Nationwide Lockdown Until April 19
It said places of worship will remain closed as well as both public and private schools and higher education institutions. Read more
UR and Unicaf University Strengthen Ties to Boost Capacity in E-Learning
The University of Rwanda and Unicaf University have agreed to work together to develop the University of Rwanda’s capacity for online delivery of its programmes. Read more
UR Joins the World to Celebrate Earth Day Amid COVID 19 Lockdown
The UR Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management created a video to honor Earth Day. Read more
Telecom Companies Provide Free Access to Online Learning
Two telecommunication companies – MTN Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda – are offering free access to online learning materials for all students from the University of Rwanda and the Rwanda polytechnics in a move aimed at helping the higher education sector keep functioning in spite of the closure of universities and schools on 21 March. Read more
31 March 2020
French to English – An ‘Imperfect’ Transition for Universities
English has been the medium of instruction in Rwandan universities for over 10 years, but despite attempts to promote English in higher education, proficiency remains an ongoing challenge for both learners and lecturers. Read more
Government Orders Closure of Universities for two Weeks
The government on Saturday ordered the closure of all universities and higher learning institutions for an initial period of two weeks in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus after the Ministry of Health on Saturday confirmed the first case of coronavirus. Read more
Moving Online – One University Stays Ahead of the Pack
With a lockdown in force since midnight on Saturday 21 March, Rwanda’s universities are exploring online alternatives to teaching and learning to ensure the academic year is not disrupted. Read more
National Retreat Resolves to Review University Accreditation
The Rwanda National Leadership Retreat, also known as ‘Umwiherero’, resolved last month to assess the quality of education in higher learning institutions and review the current accreditation and licensing requirements for new ones. Read more
Universities Urged to Take Measures to Combat Coronavirus
Rwanda’s Ministry of Education on Wednesday issued a statement urging all universities and higher education institutions to enhance awareness and take precautionary measures to prevent a possible coronavirus outbreak in the country. Read more
UR Community Briefed on Commonwealth Opportunities Ahead of CHOGM 2020
UR students were taken through the Commonwealth opportunities mainly the scholarships to further their studies. Read more
UR, INES and REMA team up to develop effective research for evidence-based policy making
Research team from the University of Rwanda (UR), Institute of Applied Sciences (INES-Ruhengeri) and Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) are convened to devise ways to develop a 5-year research plan that will address national and global development challenges. Read more
29 February 2020
E-Commerce Studies Launched in Universities
E-commerce studies were on Friday 7 February officially launched in Rwandan universities, as part of a deal signed in 2018 between the government of Rwanda and Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba. Read more
Education Ministry Closes Two University of Gitwe Courses
The Minister for Education, Eugene Mutimura, on Tuesday announced closure of two departments of the University of Gitwe over failure to meet recommended requirements. Read more
Tackling the Problem of Plagiarism – and Winning
The sanctions for plagiarism at Rwandan universities are tough. But with the aid of plagiarism-checking software, some universities are tackling the problem head-on and winning. University World News conducted a survey among some universities to find out what they were doing to curb the problem. Read more
Universities Align Programmes with Market Needs
Rwandan universities and higher learning institutions are working to align their programmes with the government’s emphasis on producing students with skills to drive national economic growth. Read more
UR Law Students scoops Moot Court Competition in contract law
Eight students from the School of Law at the University of Rwanda emerged winners during the Law Moot Competition which brought together four other local universities. Read more
31 January 2020
Planning for Greater Connectivity in an eLearning Era
In an age of e-learning, access to a reliable and stable internet connection remains an ongoing challenge at the University of Rwanda, the country’s only public university, made up of nine campuses and 30,000 students… Read more
Higher Education Council on the Spot Over Recruitment Report
The Higher Education Council (HEC) has apologised for delay in providing a recruitment-related report to the National Public Service Commission. Read more
31 December 2019
African Centre of Excellence in Data Science : An Institution’s Journey on Making a Mark in the STEM Field
The call for the establishment of the different African Centres of Excellence (ACEs) came at a time when the Government of Rwanda observed gaps in the science field. Read more
Architecture and Informality in Africa
Architect and former director of the School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Tomà Berlanda explains why more research is needed into informal urban spaces in Africa. Read more
Carry the Light-Twara Urumuri : The Refection on the Role of Academia
The International Peace Day participants discovered that there must be a step to be taken in educating youth about the root cause of The 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda. Read more
Rwanda Chief Justice Urges UR Alumni to Contribute to the University Greatness
The University of Rwanda kicked off a get together with its alumni ; a maiden event that started with graduates in Medicine and Health Science fields. Read more
Senate Envoy Calls on Students to Leverage Social Media Platforms to Fight Against Genocide Denial
The University of Rwanda joined the rest of the world to observe the 71st Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Read more
Transferred Medical Students Resist Catch-Up Courses
Medical students from the now-closed private University of Gitwe in Rwanda have expressed their unhappiness at having to do catch-up courses before they can formally recommence their studies at the University of Rwanda… Read more
UR Trains People with Ability to Go Back to Their Communities and Make a Difference…
In collaboration with Study in Rwanda Organization, the University of Rwanda organized a get together with new and continuing international students in its quest to reaffirm the existing bond between them. Read more
30 November 2019
Local African Language to be Taught in Beijing University
One of China’s oldest universities, the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), announced the introduction last month of a course in Kinyarwanda. Read more
31 October 2019
Post-Genocide – How a University is Fostering Unity
Aline Umutesi lost her parents and all her siblings during the 1994 genocide that took place in Rwanda when she was seven. Read more
University of Kigali Students Win Fourth Moot Court Competition
Over 150 students from five law schools in Rwanda on Wednesday held the final session of the fourth annual moot court competition, at the Supreme Court in Kimihurura, Kigali. Read more
30 September 2019
University Seeks Massive Increase in STEM Students
In a bid to align itself with government policy, the University of Rwanda is set to increase its intake of government-sponsored students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM-related courses to 90% over the next 10 years. Read more
31 July 2019
Government Seeks New Approaches to Student Loan Recovery
Ten years after Rwanda introduced a student loans scheme, only 85 students or 0.1% of beneficiaries have repaid their loans, leaving the state to recover the balance disbursed to over 94,000 students. Read more
Grappling with Graduate Unemployment
Following her graduation from the University of Rwanda in 2014 with a degree focused on business and administration, 29-year-old Christine Mulisa hoped to land a job in her field with a few months. Read more
Longstanding HE Partnership Enters New Five-Year Phase
The government of Sweden has entered into a new five-year partnership with the University of Rwanda (UR) that will see Sweden support research, graduate training and skills development initiatives at the institution at a cost of US$35.6 million. Read more
30 June 2019
Delayed Pay – How do Private University Lecturers Cope?
Lecturers offering courses in various private universities across Rwanda are concerned over delayed payment of their salaries, saying it affects their lives and the way courses are dispensed. Some of them have turned to the courts to resolve the situation. Read more
MINEDUC and Partners Held the 2019/20 Forward- Looking Joint Review of Education Sector
The Ministry of Education in collaboration with all Education Development Partners held a Forward –Looking Joint Review of Education Sector (JRES). This one-day meeting was organized to engage all stakeholders in policy dialogue and to ensure ownership, accountability and transparency of the National Strategy for Transformation 1 (NST1) implementation and monitoring process. Read more
University Scholarships – Poverty Criterion Under Review
Qualifying for a government-sponsored university scholarship in the past not only required a sound academic record, but proof of inadequate family funds. But all this could change if plans to change the Ubudehe system of socio-economic stratification go ahead. Read more
30 April 2019
MSU Remembers Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda with Commemoration and International Symposium
Michigan State University is one of two host sites for the commemorative event in the United States. Jean Kayitsinga, assistant professor at the Julian Samora Research Institute, and Jean Pierre Nshimyimana, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow in the department of fisheries and wildlife, are the lead organizers of the event, 25th Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi and the International Symposium on Genocide. Read more
Politics Puts Academic Exchanges and Collaboration on Hold
Collaborations in higher education between Uganda and Rwanda that have been nurtured over several years face collapse following ongoing political tensions between the two countries, with Rwandan students enrolled to study in Ugandan universities being told to ‘start afresh’ in institutions back home. Read more
31 March 2019
Rwandan University Students to Miss Out on Graduation
With the tension that is going between Uganda and Rwanda, the citizens of the two countries are the victims of whatever is going between the two governments. Information we have from our posters is at least 187 Rwandan students will miss the forthcoming Kampala University graduation ceremony in Kampala tomorrow. Read more
28 February 2019
Education Ministry Closes two University of Gitwe Courses
Addressing the media conference in Kigali shortly after a meeting with university management, the minister said that the closure of these departments is due to the insufficiency of training equipment and teaching staff. Read more
31 January 2019
Education Ministry Suspends two University of Gitwe Courses
The Minister for Education, Eugene Mutimura, on Tuesday announced suspension of two departments of the University of Gitwe over failure to meet recommended requirements. Read more
University of Rwanda Graduates Over 7000
Top officials hailed the University of Rwanda (UR) for achievements registered over the past five years after the merger of several public universities. Read more
30 November 2018
ULK Debaters Win Debate Mate Rwanda 2018
Debate Mate is a unique, international educational charity dedicated to improving social mobility using cost-effective peer-to-peer debate mentoring based in the United Kingdom. It uses the brightest university students to run after-school debate clubs in areas of high child poverty across the world…Read more
UR / Sweden Meet to Assess the Impact of Research Collaboration
The University of Rwanda and Sweden partners are gathered in Kigali for a five-day Annual Review Meeting to assess the progress of Sweden support to the University of Rwanda for the year 2017-2018. The meeting is inline with the existing collaboration, which aims among others to improve UR research and staff capacity for the development of Rwanda. Read more
31 October 2018
AIMS Launches Africa’s First Masters in Machine Intelligence
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) launched its African Masters in Machine Intelligence (AMMI) at its AIMS Rwanda Campus in partnership with Facebook and Google. Read more
31 August 2018
CMHS Hosted Researchers from Washington University- School of Medicine in St. Louis and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The College of Medicine and Health Sciences hosted academics and researchers based in the USA. They gave a public lecture at Remera Campus and had time to interact with students and faculty. Read more
Mathematics & Medicine: An Approach to Address Cardiovascular Respiratory System for Sportsmen and Patients
The University of Rwanda encourages interdisciplinary research to contribute in providing solutions to today’s complex challenges. Read more
New Masters to Boost Machine Intelligence Talent Pool
The masters, to be launched in Rwanda next month by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), will provide a strong global foundation in MI and create diversity. Read more
UR –CST Hosts a 5 Day Training on Blockchain EXE
The Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) in collaboration with Blockchain EXE, the largest Blockchain tech community in Japan hosted a 5 day training at UR-CST. Read more
UR Launches Rwanda Handbook of Economic and Social Policy
The University of Rwanda-College of Business and Economics launched the 1st volume of Rwanda handbook of Economic and Social Policy. Read more
Varsity Lecturers Gain Tips for E-Commerce by Alibaba Global Initiative
At least 50 lecturers from nine local varsities are gathered at the University of Rwanda for a 5-day Global e-Commerce Talent (GET) Training of trainers. Read more
30 June 2018
Sweden Commits to Extend its Support to UR for Another Year
The University of Rwanda has benefited one more year of collaboration with the Government of Sweden in the existing support through Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The extension agreement was signed by Prof. Philip Cotton, UR Vice Chancellor and Dr Emilia Molnar from the Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda. Read more
Lecture on Educational Leadership in the Digital Age Concluded in High Gear
On 8th June 2018, the entire ULK community was in high spirits to welcome a delegation from Trinity Western University/ Vancouver Canada, led by both Dr. Phil Laird and Dr. George Imbezi. Read more
31 May 2018
The University of Rwanda received 20 volunteer lecturers from Nigeria
On Monday 21st May 2018, the University of Rwanda received twenty Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers from the federal Republic of Nigeria during a handover ceremony held at the Headquarters of UR. Read more
German students’ delegation visits University of Rwanda
On Tuesday 22nd May 2018, a delegation from University of Koblenz – Landau paid a courtesy visit to the University of Rwanda thanks to the existing partnership between two institutions that focuses of students exchange and joint research activities. Read more
The Hon. Minister of Education visited Remera campus
On 24th May 2018, The Hon. Minister of Education Dr. Eugene Mutimura had a working visit to the University of Rwanda- Remera campus. Read more
University of Rwanda to get more autonomy
Members of the Lower House last week passed a draft law governing University of Rwanda which officials from the Ministry of Education say will increase its autonomy. Read more
30 December 2017
Rwanda, Sweden Mark 20 Years of Cooperation
Over the 20 years, Sweden interventions have been in the education sector. Read more
30 October 2017
3000 Students Stranded After Closure of Varsities
The closure, last week, of five universities over inadequate staff and training facilities left more than 3,000 students stranded. Read more
Education Experts Root For Stronger Public-Private Partnerships
African governments have a key role in efforts to enhance the quality of education at the tertiary level but this can only be achieved through stronger public-private partnerships, education experts from around Africa have said. Read more
HEC Closes Five Varsities
Five private institutions of higher learning in the country have been closed permanently over inadequate staff and lack of enough training facilities, among other requirements. Read more
Lawmakers Want Varsities to Priorities Hands-On Skills
Members of the Standing Committee on Education, Technology, Culture and Youth in the Lower House tour across the country to examine how institutions of higher learning can better deliver hands-on training. Read more
Strong Alumni-Partnerships Is the Way to Go For Universities
The University of Rwanda (UR) is set to start fundraising campaigns among the alumni to deal with shortage of funds. Read more
15 October 2017
Aim Higher Than Eliminating Extreme Poverty, Kagame
President Paul Kagame has said that investment in the development of human capital remain a top priority for Rwanda in a bid to empower citizens and unleash human freedoms. Read more
Educ Council To Take Over Scholarship Disbursements
The Ministry of Education is restructuring its institutions in changes that will see scholarship disbursements for both local and international students move from Rwanda Education Board (REB) to Higher Education Council (HEC). Read more
Government Pledges To Improve Teachers’ Welfare
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving teachers’ welfare. Read more
Mount Kenya University, RwandAir Partner to Promote Aviation Industry
Mount Kenya University and Rwanda Air recently entered a memorandum of understanding with RwandAir in a bid to strengthen the field of academic training and research. Read more
Rwanda And Mauritius Sign Agreement On Higher Education
Rwanda and Mauritius have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the two countries work more closely in the field of education. Read more
Science And Its Disciplines
Science in its original sense was a word for a type of knowledge rather than a specialized word for the pursuit of such knowledge. Read more
30 September 2017
Hasty Decisions Usually Come With A Price
Just recently, the University of Rwanda (UR) announced a major shakeup in the institution. Among the major decisions was the relocation of some schools from one campus to another, closing some schools and creating new ones. Read more
Mixed Reactions As University Of Rwanda Awaits Approval To Restructure
An air of mixed feelings continued to linger among stakeholders as the University of Rwanda last week submitted a proposal of its proposed restructuring and relocation of its campuses to the Ministry of Education. Read more
University Of Rwanda Faulted Over Latest Reforms
The Higher Education Council has faulted the University of Rwanda for its latest round of restructuring and relocation of campuses and colleges without engaging and consulting the government. Read more
Will New Policy Improve Teachers’ Welfare?
The Ministry of Public Service and Labour (MIFOTRA) has started implementing the “pay and retention” policy for public servants to reduce salary disparity. Read more
15 September 2017
How to Prepare for University Life
When students complete high school, they are excited about joining university because it comes with its freedom and fun, as well as less supervision from teachers. But without adequate guidance and preparation that liberty can be recipe for disaster. Read more
Law Students to Compete in International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition
Five law schools in Rwanda, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Red Cross Rwanda, are organising the second national moot court competition on international humanitarian law. Read more
The Grade Conspiracy
Every student entertains, at some point or another, the ridiculously misguided belief that grades are given and not earned. Should they fail, they will raise questions on why you have failed them and pull tantrums in a concerted effort to change their grade to a pass. Read more
University of Rwanda Faulted Over Latest Reforms
The Higher Education Council has faulted the University of Rwanda for its latest round of restructuring and relocation of campuses and colleges without engaging and consulting the government. Read more
Use Your Skills to Create More Opportunities
Quality education empowers graduates to contribute to the country’s development because it equips them with proven competence and skills. Read more
31 August 2017
Rwandan Postgraduate Students Head to Japan Varsities under Africa Devt Plan
The fourth batch of fifteen candidates enrolled for post-graduate studies under Japan’s African Business Education (ABE) Initiative will today depart for Masters’ degree studies in the Asian country. Read more
Two Suspended Varsities Allowed to Re-Open
Students from two institutions of higher learning will be happy to learn that they can now proceed with their education after the regulator’s green light. Read more
University of Rwanda Slashes Course Duration
Social sciences and some science programmes at the University of Rwanda will be offered in three years instead of four starting next academic year. Read more
15 August 2017
Tertiary Institutions Must Break the Classroom-Workplace Barrier
The whole idea is to break the barrier between the classroom and the workplace. Learning should allow students to understand how ideas work in practice. Read more
15 July 2017
Capitalising On Africa’s Youth Dividend
For Africa, the question is no longer “if” students are taught, but “what.” Read more
Govt, World Bank Ink Rwf100bn Skills Development Deal
The Government and the World Bank on Monday signed a $120 million (about Rwf100 billion) financial agreement to support skills development across multiple sectors of the economy. Read more
15 June 2017
Rwf17 Billion Programme to Spur Youth Employment
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a Rwf17.2 billion initiative, Huguka Dukore, that will help train 40,000 youths in workforce readiness skills by 2021. Read more
Embrace Inquiry-Based Learning for Better Results
Most accomplished teachers find questioning a very efficient way to keep students engaged. They creatively formulate questions that productively aid the understanding of new concepts. But imagine flipping this role. What if students asked more and more questions? Read more
How to Create an Inclusive Environment in Class
Our classrooms are a tapestry of students with different cultures, socioeconomic circumstances, race and abilities. Whether intentional or not, there is social, emotional, physical and intellectual diversity even within the most seemingly cohesive group of students. Read more
Minister Nsengimana Appointed Chair of Global Forum on SDGs
Rwanda’s minister for Youth and ICT, Jean Philbert Nsengimana has been appointed as the Chair of World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum, a multi-stakeholder platform facilitating the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more
University of Rwanda in Fresh Round of Restructuring
University of Rwanda is in the process of restructuring to improve the quality of education, reduce expenses and create a friendly learning environment for students. Read more
Ulk Students Win Environment Debate Challenge
On 3rd June 2017, three students from Kigali Independent University ULK, Kigali Campus, won a debate challenge on environment. It was a competition organized by Gasore Serge Foundation to find out how much students from across the country are informed as far as environment is concerned. Read more
Student Leaders Urged To Fight HIV
Female university student leaders have been urged to sensitise their colleagues on the consequences of HIV/AIDS. Read more
Tired of Retakes? Here Is the Solution
University life comes with all the liberty, fun, excitement, drama and all the interesting things one would wish for. For students fresh from high school, the freedom is like that of a bird that has been set free from a cage. However, when one gets too consumed in the fun, academic concentration is compromised and in many cases retakes are an obvious occurrence. Read more
15 May 2017
How to Keep Your Brain in Top Shape
The human brain is a complex and peculiar organ that controls the psychological and physical well-being of the human body. Different researchers have made tremendous steps in discovering the working of the brain, and they all appear to concur that without proper nourishment, the brain can be as good as ‘useless’. Read more
Suspended Varsities Have Three Months to Comply or Face Permanent Closure
The 10 higher institutions of learning that were suspended in March have only three months left to meet all the requirements needed by Higher Education Council (HEC). Read more
30 April 2017
Higher Education Council to Blame for Varsity Suspensions
All of them can be blamed on the Higher Education Council who did not do a very good job while setting up standards that any institution, investor should comply with prior to opening a higher education of learning. Read more
Need to Keep Quality Even as Varsities Expand
The last twenty years or so have seen a huge expansion in higher education across Africa. More universities, both public and private, and offering more courses, have been established. Student enrolment is at an all time high. This is certainly true in Rwanda. Read more
New HEC Boss Speaks out on Suspended Universities
In March, the Ministry of Education suspended operations of four universities and some courses in six other institutions over irregularities including inadequate staff and teaching facilities, leaving thousands of students stranded. Read more
UNESCO Calls on Governments to Make Higher Education Equitable, Affordable
Ensuring those who need help the most are getting it and guaranteeing equity and affordability in regulatory frameworks are two of the ways policy makers need to consider in order to make higher education equitable and affordable for all, says a new report. Read more
Varsity Suspension: Joint Assessment Underway
The Higher Education Council has engaged professional bodies in the latest assessment of the requirements asked of the universities to be allowed to run suspended programmes. Read more
What Students Should Look out for When Choosing a University
According to experts, since students and parents are most affected when such situations happen, they need to be on the lookout for which institutions are credited and if they have what is required. Read more
15 March 2017
Exam Scores Are Being Used to Build Student Loan Credit Reports in Kenya
In Kenya – and Africa in general, where 80% of people lack access to formal financial services such as loans – traditional credit rating methods are often impractical. But alternative data may have the answer. Read more
Fresh Graduates Urged to Play Key Role in Boosting Tourism, Service Sectors
Graduates from the University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies have been urged to put into practice the acquired knowledge to improve tourism and services industry in the country. Read more
Joining University: Early Preps Will Save You Last Minute Panic
Last month, the Ministry of Education released the 2016 A-level examination results. The general pass rate was registered at 89.5 per cent, a 0.3 per cent improvement from the 2015 performance. Read more
Get Closer To Your Teachers, Classmates for Support
The principal goal for all students is to achieve their own highest level of success in supportive classrooms, taught by teachers who give the tools to overcome obstacles and learn to their fullest potentials. Read more
15 February 2017
Focus on Raising Higher Education Standards
A senatorial committee that toured higher education sub-sector has noted that standards have improved over the last 22 years but institutions still suffer heavily from poor funding and shallow monitoring for quality assurance. Read more
MGU Rwanda to Launch ‘Education for All’ Scholarship Program
One hundred and ninety nine (199) girls and boys in Rwanda have been awarded scholarships by Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) situated in Kabuga under the new scholarship program, “Education for All”. Read more
Senators Task Govt on Improving Higher Education Standards
Senators have asked the Government to move swiftly and assess the country’s higher education sector to address issues affecting it such as poor infrastructure, inadequate resources for students’ living and class practices as well as poor funding for academic research. Read more
Understanding the Growing Appetite for “Further Studies”
With a first class degree and a high end well-paying job, you would expect him to be content. But Felix is racing against time to finish his master’s degree before embarking on a PhD. Read more
31 January 2017
How Best Can Students Cope With Evening Classes?
Attending school in the evening is one of the common trends in higher education today, especially owing to the fact that most of such students are employed.. The situation is even more worrisome because research shows that evening students could incur some mental and physical problems resulting from overworking during day and studying at night. Read more
New Model to Harmonise Higher Education Fees in EAC under Study
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is working to introduce a tool for calculating unit costs to help harmonise higher education fees, as part of its contribution to promoting equal opportunities for all higher education students in the region. Read more
15 November 2016
Govt Seeks to Scale up Access to Education
The Ministry of Education is rallying other partners including private sector, churches, NGOs, and civil society to mobilise resources to complement the education budget, currently at 13 per cent of total government budget, as part of efforts to increase access to education. Read more
Varsities Urged to Conduct Research
Public and private higher learning institutions should develop the culture of carrying out research in science and technology as enabler for development and transformation. Read more
31 October 2016
African Virtual University Opens New E-learning Centre at UR-CST
A distance and e-learning centre was last week launched at University of Rwanda’s College of Science and Technology to provide learners with greater access to higher education opportunities. Read more
Education Sector Moves to Domesticate SDGS
The education sector has policies and priorities in place that will ably facilitate the domestication and implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more
Reinvent to Diversify Africa’s Vasities into Centers of Innovation
Four of the highest recipients of Olympics medals are also permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. The US, UK, Russia and China rank on top not necessarily because they’re superpowers, but because they field competitors in nearly every sport. By winning five medals in taekwondo, African countries demonstrated they too can diversify into new sports and excel. Read more
Rwanda, Morocco Sign 19 Pacts as Kagame Hosts King Mohammed VI
Gatare also signed a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of the African Institute of Technology (AIT) as a world class higher education provider with a research focus in climate change, green value chain, megacities, population growth, among other areas. Read more
Student Loans Can Be Recovered
To say that the students’ loan issue has been poorly managed is an understatement. The systems in place were weak but nonetheless the unpleasant task of sorting the issues and subsequent loan recovery job has to be done to educate our younger brothers and sisters. Read more
30 September 2016
Are Universities Giving Students a Raw Deal?
The quality of a university degree has recently come under scrutiny following an increase in graduates entering the potential work force with limited skills. Read more
Kagame’s Address at Yale University Coca-Cola World Fund Lecture
We increasingly base our legitimacy on results achieved and on the views of our citizens, rather than on external validation. Read more
Why Rwanda Improved in New WEF Report on Competitiveness
The report also showed a need for improvement in higher education and training especially in specialised training services to meet the demands in the market. Read more
15 September 2016
Private Higher Learning Institutions Urged to Work in Harmony
Private higher learning institutions have been urged to work in harmony to deliver quality education. Read more
31 August 2016
10 ICT Professionals to Sharpen Skills in Japan Universities
Ten young professionals will this month head to Japan to acquire hands-on skills in information and communication technology (ICT) as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties between the private sectors in Rwanda and Japan. Read more
7469 Higher-Education Students to Receive Loans
The Rwanda Education Board has announced that 7,469 higher-education students have qualified for a student loan for the academic year 2016/17 while 10,026 other applications were rejected for different reasons. Read more
Bank Wants 37500 Scholarship Loans Defaulters to Pay Back
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has intensified its efforts to recover scholarship loans from over 50,000 beneficiaries. Read more
Confusion Surrounds Tuition Fees as Congolese Refugees Graduate
The University of Rwanda (UR) has denied claims that refugee University students have to pay higher scholarships compared to local students. Read more
Education Key to Fighting Discrimination, Says Official
The director-general of science, technology and research at the Ministry of Education has cited education as key to overcoming discrimination, and poverty in Rwanda and the region. Read more
Educators Should Push for Authenticity in Student Research
Most undergraduates have taken the maxim, “There is nothing new under the sun” too far. To them, research is a game of copy-paste or pay-and–get-it-done kind of thing. Read more
University Summer School Helps Students Understand the SDGs
Delegates from more than 40 universities from around the world have gathered at the University of Rwanda in the annual Summer School organized by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Read more
UR Law School Looks To Revise Programme to Enhance Quality
The School of Law, University of Rwanda, is considering revising its programmes to improve quality of learning. Read more
31 July 2016
Higher Education Providers Require Close Supervision
The Ministry of Education should tighten its procedures with regard to starting a new university in Rwanda. Read more
Higher Education as a Pillar of Our Transformation Story
A record 8,500 students graduate from the University of Rwanda in the first ceremony at which graduands from all constituent colleges converge at the same venue to be conferred upon their degrees. Read more
Local Researchers Study Post-Genocide Challenges
Ten Rwandan researchers working under the tutelage Aegis Trust’s Research, Policy and Higher Education (RPHE) programme, have come up with research findings on post-Genocide challenges in Rwanda. Read more
Rwanda Envoy Negotiates Education Partnership with US Varsity
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Washington, has held discussions with St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, US on the possibility of a partnership with the University of Rwanda in priority areas. Read more
15 July 2016
JKUAT Commemorates
Staff and students of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center to honor victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Read more
US$11 Million to Train Africa’s Future ICT Leaders
Carnegie Mellon University has received US$10.8 million from the MasterCard Foundation to help train the next generation of technology leaders and entrepreneurs at its campus in Rwanda. Read more
30 June 2016
54 Graduate from Kepler
54 students of Kepler, a Kigali-based programme, were awarded diplomas and degrees in various disciplines. Read more
Rwf8bn MasterCard Foundation deal to boost engineering skills
Rwanda’s quest to bridge the deficit in engineering skills across various disciplines received a boost. Read more
WB Boosts Higher Education with Rwf15bn Credit Facility
The Government of Rwanda and World Bank Group signed $20million (about Rwf15.3billion) credit facility agreement to strengthen higher education through research and training. Read more
15 June 2016
EAC Varsities Urged To Develop Innovative Products, Policies
The executive secretary of the Inter-University Council for East Africa, Prof. Alexandre Lyambabaje, called on universities to actively get involved with development of innovative products and policies. Read more
Kagame Challenges Students to Inspire Their Communities
President Paul Kagame has challenged African youths, who get opportunities to study from the world’s best schools, to keep their ambitions aligned with the greater targets of their native countries. Read more
Scholars Issue Alert over Genocide Denial
Experts from around the Great Lakes Region who are attending a meeting on genocide studies, in Kigali, have warned of growing denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more
15 May 2016
Varsity Education Offers Refugee Students Fresh Hope for the Future
Imagine completing secondary education and the road stops there. Read more
30 April 2016
Univ. of Rwanda Launches Online Masters of Communication Management Course
The University of Rwanda has launched an online post-graduate programme, Masters of Communication Management (EMCM). Read more
Scholars Discuss Future of Traditional Medicine
Mechanisms should be put in place to promote indigenous knowledge that impacts public health, scholars have said. Read more
15 April 2016
NGO Expands Tertiary Education to Remote Refugee Camp
An innovative non-governmental organisation is breaking some of the toughest barriers to attaining a university education imaginable. Read more
Rwanda Takes Long View to Invest in African Science
Rwanda has chosen to invest on both fronts and several initiatives testify to this, from the Quantum Leap Africa Research Centre. Read more
UR’s College of Agric wins EAC Inter–University Debate Competition
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (UR-CAVM) emerged winners of the concluded Inter- University Debate Competition on East African Community integration. Read more
15 March 2016
University of Kigali Opens Musanze Campus
There is need for the education sector to understand local needs and deliver quality education that responds to those needs for sustainable development. Read more
Science, Innovation Key to Sustainable Prosperity
President Paul Kagame has called on African nations to scale up investments in research to increase impact of science in development. Read more
Rwandan Masters Students Graduate from US Varsity
Rwanda’s partnership and close ties with world leading universities has in recent years contributed to the growth of a pool of professionals in the country. Read more
29 February 2016
How Do We Improve the Quality of Our Graduates?
As student in a sea of many weak areas to be tackled by the stakeholders in our education industry, there are three important key areas that would likely trigger a higher standard of the graduates’ quality. Read more
Rethinking College Degrees and Workplace Performance Appraisal
There has been a concerned murmur reported in the media about “unmarketable” university degrees by some students, worried that they will not get jobs with the courses they have been pursuing. Read more
Smart Jobs Needed to Match Smart Rwanda
Most Rwandan graduates are unemployed because they are selective with jobs. Read more
Teachers’ Platform: Are Universities Giving Us A Raw Deal?
The main purpose of higher learning institutions, primarily universities, is to have a two-pronged approach in the search of knowledge to develop the highest degree of creative thought and to contribute to the solutions to concrete needs of society. Read more
January 2016
Gicumbi Varsity Pledges Quality Following Upgrade
Officials from Gicumbi-based University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB) have pledged to offer quality education that will not only be driven by the labour market, but also the country’s development aspirations. Read more
ULK Gisenyi Staff and Students Briefed On Heroism
As Rwandans get ready to mark the 21st National Heroes Day, different personalities are moving around the country to share with people views on what heroism is all about. Read more
ULK Polytechnic Institute in Partnership with CMU-Rwanda Organizes a Presentation On New Protection In Power Networks
ULK Polytechnic Institute students and administrative cadres met with a delegation from Carnegie Mellon University – Rwanda campus. The meeting was held on the topics of New Protection in Power Networks. Read more
UR Has Potential to Become a Global University
Three years ago, public universities merged to form the University of Rwanda (UR). With this merger, a single entity was born to address the key challenges that affected the quality of higher education, and to subsequently contribute to national development. Read more
UTB Graduates Tipped On Jobs
University graduates in the country have been urged to put into practice the acquired knowledge and skills to create their own jobs. Read more
December 2015
Education Sector Qualification Frameworks to Be Harmonised
The Ministry of Education is seeking to consolidate the four sector qualification frameworks into a single entity called the Rwanda National Qualification Framework (RNQF). Read more
Is Your University, Course Accredited?
The Ministry of Education took a spontaneous decision to ban some courses taught at three universities in Rwanda. The suspended courses included bachelor of nursing, bachelor of pharmacy, bachelor of medical laboratory science and bachelor of public health. Read more
Thomson Reuters Conducts a One Day Research Capacity Building Workshop at ULK
Conducting Research is a prerequisite responsibility within higher learning institutions. As its mission states; Kigali Independent University ULK aims to educate, teach, conduct research and serve the community. Read more
November 2015
Founder and President of Ulk Launches a Three Year Hospital Project Founder and President of ULK, launched a three year project of construction of ULK Hospital as well as the School of Medicine. Read more
Higher Learning Institutions Challenged To Promote Entrepreneurship among Students Institutions of higher learning have a big role to play in instilling an entrepreneur culture among youth. Read more
Prof. Lyambabaje Takes Over Inter University Council Leadership Former Commerce Minister has taken over as the new executive secretary of the Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA). Read more
Turkey in Africa: A Humanitarian Approach When it comes to education, Turkey provides around one thousand scholarships every year for students from Africa. There are currently over five thousand African students in higher education in Turkey. Read more
ULK Ranks #1 In World University Rankings For Rwandan Universities According to 4icu ranking metrics, Kigali Independent University ULK is the #1 university in Rwanda (Public as well as Private universities). Read more
Why Rwanda’s Move to English? The world has witnessed substantial positive changes in Rwanda over the past few years, with many more on the horizon. Read more
October 2015
Higher Education Needs to Become More Relevant Universities should not only offer courses that are relevant to the job market but those courses should also qualify to be university courses. Read more
International Campus Hit by Temporary Closure Order Plans by one of Kenya’s fastest growing private universities to become a regional higher education powerhouse are running into headwinds after the government of Rwanda last month ordered the closure of Mount Kenya University or MKU, Kigali campus. Read more
Learning from Germany & Singapore Takes More than Aping Education Practices On September 30, The New Times (Rwanda) reported that the East African Community (EAC) resolved to benchmark education practices from Singapore and Germany. On the same day, Uganda’s The Observer published a treatise by Ugandan sage, about the genesis and meaning of Ubuntu as a philosophy. Read more
Rwanda Could be an Academic Hub for EAC The Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has also set up a world class campus in Kabuga, in addition to the existing campus which is presently operational in the heart of Kigali City. Read more
Tracing the Birth of University of Rwanda You might want to know that UR, called National University of Rwanda then, was born in Butare at a time when the word ‘university’ was just a tale to the ears of the Rwandan community. Read more
Who’s to Blame for the Lack of Employment After Graduation? The government is doing everything to have more job creators than seekers, as well as create a pool of graduates that can grab the available jobs before they fly off to foreign countries. Read more
September 2015
Biotechnology Lab to Enhance Research A new biotechnology laboratory has been opened at University of Rwanda’s Huye campus to help enhance research in agriculture and health. Read more
EAC Seeks to Learn Higher Education Practices From Germany, Singapore As the East African Community (EAC) moves to enhance its higher education system, it is looking to borrow a leaf from countries such as Germany and Singapore that have excelled in linking academia to the world of work. Read more
Education Loan: Why Should Employers Be Held to Account? Whatever employers and lawyers want, this is a historical moment in education. If your judgment begins with scepticism, your ruling will equally be minus. Read more
Lawmakers Approve Bill on Varsity Study Loan Financing A proposed law that seeks to govern students’ bursaries and loans in post-secondary education and thus ease recovery process. Read more
Rwanda Military Academy Starts Degree Programme Rwanda Military Academy, Gako, has launched a four-year bachelor’s degree in Social and Military Science cadet course. Read more
Why Girls Should Embrace Sciences The full participation of women in science and technology at the leadership level is crucial for realization of Rwanda’s Development Vision 2020. Read more
August 2015
35 Rwandans Win Chinese Scholarships The Chinese government has awarded scholarships to 35 Rwandan students to pursue studies in various disciplines at various levels of higher education in China. Read more
Did HEC Act in Haste to Suspend Varsities? As things are, Higher Education Council (HEC) was informed of the decision to open Musanze Campus way back in December 2014, and University of Kigali (UoK) management had invested huge sums of money on this branch. HEC should audit before suspending a campus. Read more
Pass English or Repeat: How Best Can Universities Deal with Proficiency Tests? Recently, the University of Rwanda College of Science and Technology blocked 156 students from proceeding to the next level for one reason. Read more
Private Universities Warned on Unauthorised Operations The Ministry of Education has warned that private universities in the country that start new academic programmes and open campuses before being accredited will be closed. Read more
University of Rwanda Has Restructured to Meet International Standards Despite impressive numbers of graduates, there are concerns by a section of employers on their quality and relevance to the job market. Read more
July 2015
Are Our University Graduates Universally Competitive? The simplest way to define higher education institutes/universities in Rwanda is that they offer degree certificates. Read more
Tertiary Institutions Should Focus on Research This is a serious burden that is weighing our economy down and making our country helplessly impoverished in skills and service; nonetheless, it has not been taken with a grain of salt. Read more
The Dilemma of a Fresh Graduate Thousands of students will be graduating from many universities in the country. These will join many more that have walked Kigali streets for years without finding a job. Read more
Why We Should Bridge the Gap between Research and Policy In the context of globalisation and the world’s complexities, the need for sharing knowledge between higher learning institutions and community has become increasingly evident in recent years. Read more
June 2015
Six Rwandans Depart for YALI Fellowship Six young Rwandan professionals left the country for the United States after they were selected to take part in the second session of the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship. Read more
Fostering Entrepreneurship Among Rwandan Youth; More Questions Than Answers The University of Rwanda’s College of Business and Economics (UR-CEB) posed a question of key concern to the country: How do we foster youth entrepreneurship and innovation? Read more
University Students are Plagiarising? Say It ain’t so? A highly popular news story last week was about the plight of five university students under investigation by a disciplinary committee in one of our universities. The crime: plagiarism. Read more
African Academicians Called on to Drive Economic Growth Academicians, policymakers and partners in education should streamline ideas on how to enhance the quality of higher education in Africa and adapt the knowledge to the continent’s economic development in order to turn it into a knowledge-based economy. Read more
MAY 2015
How Bridge2Rwanda Has Shaped All-Round Academic Giants Bridge2Rwanda was formed in 2007 to help expand Rwanda’s global network of friends, encourage foreign direct investment, and to create opportunities for Rwandan students to study abroad. Read more
Education Ministry Should Streamline its Regulatory Mechanism A dispute has ensued between Institut Superieur Pedagogique de Gitwe (ISPG) and a group of former students who accuse it of providing them with knowledge that is substandard after the latter were supposedly found unfit for the labour market. Read more
Would You Do an Exam on Your Day of Worship? If tests or exams happened to fall on Saturday, while her fellow students went into the examination hall, she remained locked up in her hostel reading the Bible, before finally heading to church where she spent the rest of the day. Read more
Wrangles Pit ISPG Graduates Against School Administration Recent graduates from the ISPG (Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Gitwe) Faculty of Biomedical Sciences have accused the college of not training them to the standards expected by the labour market. Read more
April 2015
Wanted: The University of Rwanda’s Worst Enemy Higher education in Rwanda has undergone major changes over the past five years. The most significant change saw the transformation of six independent public universities into colleges under the umbrella of the University of Rwanda (UR). Read more
UR’s Timely Response Commendable I am satisfied with the response by the University of Rwanda. I understand the challenges they are facing and appreciate what they are doing to solve it. Read more
New Dawn: Cabinet Approves Varsity Loan Scheme for Rollout The cabinet has opened the door to the implementation of the university loan scheme under the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) following its approval of the students funding mechanism. Read more
March 2015
Top French Tourism School to Open Campus in Kigali The hospitality sector is set to receive a boost once Vatel, an international tourism institute, establishes a campus in the country. The renowned institution for hotel and tourism management plans to establish its first ever Sub-Saharan Africa campus in Kigali. Read more
Turkish Universities in Hunt For Rwandan Students Turkish Universities are in a drive to attract more Rwandan students. This was disclosed on Saturday during an education fair organised by seven private universities from Turkey in Kigali. Read more
Tanzanian University Holds First Graduation in Kibungo The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) that opened its doors in Rwanda in 2012, Friday graduated its first lot of students at a ceremony held in Kibungo, Ngoma District. Read more
Quality Education: Varsities Should Follow Through on Their Promise Over the weekend senior lecturers and professors from public and private institutions of higher learning committed to improving the quality of education in the country by signing performance contracts, best known locally as Imihigo. Read more
Should University Education Be Free? It is far from impossible to have free university education, the cost of that would be very high and simply unsustainable. Read more
INES Graduates Tipped on Job Creation Graduates from Ruhengeri Institute of Higher Education (INES) have been urged to be innovative and create their own jobs instead of wasting time moving from one government office to another looking for employment. Read more
Rural Infrastructure Devt Will Attract Youth to Agric. In the age of Smartphones, fast fashion, and digital entertainment –how do we make agriculture appealing to young people and those with higher education? Read more
FEBRUARY 2015
Senegalese Minister Tours UR, Calls for More Partnerships The quality of higher education on the continent will be enhanced if African countries strengthen partnerships that allow them to share the resources, visiting Senegalese minister for higher education and research notes. Read more
JANUARY 2015
Higher Education Embraces Kiswahili to Boost Regional Integration Rwandan universities have embarked on an ambitious programme to teach Kiswahili to enable the country’s populace to tap regional integration. Read more
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