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What is it like to study medicine at UR ; Shimwa Anne Laurette shares her experience

Studying Medicine at UR offers students more than classroom learning. Through practical sessions, well-equipped laboratories and guidance from experienced lecturers, students (…)

Meet Ikuzwe Benite and her journey from animal health passion to community service

For Ikuzwe Benite, veterinary medicine is more than a career choice ; it is a pathway to serving people and communities through the health and wellbeing of animals. Now in (…)

Inside CLAM : A University Centre bringing legal support closer to vulnerable communities

For many vulnerable people, accessing legal services can be a daunting challenge. Financial constraints, limited knowledge of the law and uncertainty about where to seek help (…)

UR earns Mastercard Foundation grant in recognition of excellence in health education and community impact

UR has reached another significant milestone after being selected among five African universities to receive USD 3 million through the Mastercard Foundation’s Africa Higher (…)

UR Students crowned Africa’s top winners in nuclear energy competition in Russia

Two University of Rwanda students have earned continental recognition after emerging as the top winners of the 2026 Atoms Empowering Africa Video Contest, an achievement that (…)

Digital Transformation takes centre stage as UR validates its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan

UR convened a validation workshop for its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, bringing together stakeholders from government institutions, the private sector, industry, academia, and (…)

UR and Talent Match strengthen graduate employability through career readiness trainings

Preparing graduates for today’s competitive job market requires more than academic excellence. It demands practical workplace skills, industry exposure, and strong connections (…)

Beyond the numbers : How DST-HIRWA and SYNAPSE are advancing data science for health through people and institutions

The University of Rwanda is strengthening health research and education through two flagship initiatives—Data Science Training for Health Innovation in Rwanda (DST-HIRWA) and (…)

IT students earn global recognition at 10th Huawei ICT Competition in China

Eight UR students have demonstrated Rwanda’s growing excellence in digital innovation after securing top awards at the Global Final of the 10th Huawei ICT Competition held in (…)