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UR Celebrates Newly Promoted Professors with Inaugural Lectures
The University of Rwanda organized another ceremonial event to celebrate the promotion of four academic staff to the rank of full professor. The ceremony, called the "Professorial Inaugural (...)More -
UR Library staff get tips to enhance user experience to elevate research and effective learning
In an effort to enhance the user experience (UX) for research libraries, a workshop was organized at the University of Rwanda-College of Education to equip library staff with efficient methods to (...)More -
UR team up with EnergyVille and VITO to promote clean technology
The University of Rwanda sealed a vital partnership agreement with EnergyVille and VITO ; the two research institutions are based in Belgium. The tri-party collaboration will among others promote (...)More -
PhD 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 (...)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 (...)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 (...)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 (...)More -
Enhancing Technology and Engineering Education : How AFRETEC is empowering UR’s academic staff with Drone Technology
The African Engineering and Technology Network (AFRETEC) is reshaping the educational landscape in Rwanda by equipping academic staff at the University of Rwanda (UR) with the essential skills and (...)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). The (...)More -
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 (...)More -
How Afretec program is improving the quality of Engineering, Technology Education at the University of Rwanda
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 (...)More -
UR joins Australia Africa Universities Network : Signs partnership deal to boost mining sector
The University of Rwanda represented by the Vice Chancellor took part in the Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN) which took place on 4th September 2023, at Curtin University in Australia. (...)More -
UR’s ACEIoT empowers youth with AI, Internet of Things training for thriving ICT careers
The University of Rwanda’s African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) in partnership with JICA Rwanda, Kobe Institute of Computing (KIC), and DCD Japan International, concluded a (...)More -
Upcoming 3rd Annual Biodiversity Field School brings together 40 participants from 10 countries
At least 40 participants from 10 countries will be in Rwanda for the 3rd annual Biodiversity Field School. The event which attracted students, early career researchers and senior researchers will be (...)More -
UR welcomes students from Sudanese varsity sheltered in Rwanda to resume their medical studies
Around 160 students from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology Khartoum UMST Sudan were received in Rwanda to carry on their medical studies in the University of Rwanda School of Medicine (...)More -
Newly promoted full professors feted during the annual Professorial Inaugural Lectures
Seven (7) academic staff recently promoted to the rank of full professors were feted Friday last week. The ceremony dubbed “Professorial Inaugural Lectures” was an opportunity to showcase exciting and (...)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, (...)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. Organized by the (...)More -
Students meet industries and entrepreneurs in the maiden Career Summit
For the first time the University of Rwanda organized the Career Summit, an event that brought together thousands of students to meet their potential employers and entrepreneurs. The event featured a (...)More -
The quest to detect young talents for STEM areas goes on : CST awards winners in Math competition
The College of Science and Technology organized an award ceremony to recognize best high school students who previously emerged winners of Mathematics competition. The competition was organized back (...)More -
WTO Chairs Program launched at UR to enhance trade knowledge and expertise in Rwanda
The University of Rwanda (UR), College of Business and Economics in line with the collaboration agreement with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to implement the World Trade Organisation Chairs (...)More -
UR and partners meet to give impetus to inclusion in Higher Education through ANSWER project
The University of Rwanda convened partners to discuss the launch of the ANSWER project, which stands for Advancing National Support for Widening Education Resources. The project aims to equip Rwandan (...)More -
GIIH’s best innovative business startups get funding for their implementation
After a year-long business incubation program at UR’s Grid Innovation and Incubation Hub, five innovators whose innovations were found promising were on 19th May, funded to implement their (...)More -
Stakeholders call for contextualizing Rwanda’s trading system within global community
The University of Rwanda brought together stakeholders in academics, research, private and public sector to reflect on trading system among academics, citizens and policy makers in Rwanda. The event (...)More -
UR’s ACE-DS hosts the 8th Data Science Africa (DSA) Conference
Amid an atmosphere of research and innovation, the University of Rwanda’s African Centre of Excellence in Data Science is hosting the eighth Data Science Africa (DSA) Conference, bringing together (...)More -
ACEDS, CMU launch an automatic Road Traffic Crashes Data Management System Project
The 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 (...)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 (...)More -
UR Partners with stakeholders to launch Msc and PhD program in Biotechnology
The University of Rwanda witnessed the launch of Msc and PhD program in Biotechnology. This program was developed in a joint support by European Union Delegation to Rwanda through Enabel ; a Belgian (...)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 (...)More -
ACE-DS launches Data-Driven Incubation Hub
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 (...)More -
Rwanda Biodiversity Information System Launched to Support Conservation, Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Development
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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 (...)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 (...)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) The workshop which took place at UR Gikondo introduce-ed the (...)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 (...)More -
UR & KSU relations gain momentum with the creation of Kent State University Centre in Rwanda
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 (...)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. They Toured through (...)More -
Nyarugenge Campus men’s team and Busogo women crowned champions for intercampus volleyball competition
Over the last weekend an intercampus volleyball competition was organized at Huye campus. The competition brought together men and women volleyball teams from the University campuses. The competition (...)More -
What is the life like for an architecture student at UR- A story of Danny Girineza
Joining a University is often a daunting but a joyful experience as students get a unique opportunity to gain necessary skills to deal with and overcome the challenges of everyday life. We caught up (...)More -
One on one with Ismailla, an international student from Mali
You might probably wish to join UR as an international student and wondering what it feels to be at the University away from home ! Well, the next interview with Ismailla Ansowe Moumouni Gindo ; one (...)More -
Handover ceremony between outgoing and incoming principals of UR College of Business and Economics.
On Wednesday 4th January 2023 at the UR Headquarters took place a handover ceremony between the outgoing acting Principal Dr. Rutayisire Pierre Claver and the incoming acting Principal Dr. Nkurunziza (...)More -
Elders from Rwanda Advisory Forum urge UR to materialize research findings
Members of the Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum have commended the research and innovations being carried out by University of Rwanda staff, demanding that more effort be put in to materialize their (...)More -
Dr. Raymond Ndikumana’s doctoral thesis scoops the Oskar Sillen’s Prize
UR Deputy Vice Chancellor for Strategic Planning and Administration Dr. Raymond Ndikumana has been selected as the winner of this year’s Oskar Sillen’s prize for the best doctoral thesis in the School (...)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 (...)More -
PREDICT project reveals preliminary research findings
The project entitled “Longitudinal dataset hub for predicting and monitoring COVID-19 evolution in the community and mitigation measures outcomes in Rwanda” (PREDICT project) has revealed preliminary (...)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. (...)More -
LAISDAR project donates IT equipment worth 30M to 15 Hospitals and Health Centres
LAISDAR, a project operating in the University of Rwanda donated IT equipment worth Rwf 30M to 15 hospitals and health Centres to facilitate in data storage. LAISDAR stands for Leveraging Artificial (...)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 (...)More -
UR GIS Centre brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss geospatial technology for food security
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 (...)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 (...)More -
UR & CARTA : Academics from African varsities discuss new skills in the development of PhD programs
Academics and researchers are convened in Kigali for a week long seminar organized by the consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) in collaboration with the University of Rwanda. (...)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 (...)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 (...)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 (...)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 (...)More -
UR gets new Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Strategic Planning and Administration
On 16th July 2022 the President of the Republic of Rwanda appointed two senior leaders in the University of Rwanda. The new appointment communiqué placed Dr. Didas Kayihura Muganga as the Ag. Vice (...)More -
Kwibuka28 : UR Gikondo Campus commemorate staff and students Killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
UR Gikondo Campus held a commemorative event in remembrance of staff and students who were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The event took place at the campus, on June 30, 2022. It was (...)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 (...)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. The officers’ graduates are those who had completed the core military (...)More -
CMHS held its 2022 career and exhibition day
The event was also part of the Health Research and Policy Symposium organized by UR-CMHS, Partners in Health and Clinton Health Initiative in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Centre. This (...)More -
Annual induction week in UR CBE
The week from 16th up to 20th May 2022 marks the orientation for the new students who will be attending the University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics. The induction week is organized (...)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 (...)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. This (...)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 (...)More -
Fundamental life based on a good justice
UR Centre for Conflict Management staff and stakeholders gathered in a seminar series to discuss over Access to Justice Bureaus in playing a significant role in resolving conflicts for sustainable (...)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 (...)More -
Education Minister conducts work visit to Huye Campus
On 25th April 2022 Hon. Minister of Education Dr Valentine Uwamariya was received by University Vice Chancellor Prof. Alexandre Lyambabaje at Huye Campus. The Visit was meant to witness the (...)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, on 12th April 2022 at UR Gikondo. On this occasion, they (...)More -
Young and aspiring entrepreneurs meet at UR to gain tips on running successful businesses
The second edition of the Youth series was organized by USAID’s funded NGO Nguriza Nshore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry in partnership with the University of Rwanda. The event took place at (...)More -
Research and innovation should lead to social impact - Sida envoy
The Senior Research Advisor at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) commended the research culture being developed at the University of Rwanda. Dr Therese Soop expressed (...)More -
The practical aspect of teaching is effective to legal education
The UR- School of Law officially launched an alumni association Chapter on Friday, March 18th, 2022, at Lemigo Hotel. The event brought together the UR- School of Law and its stakeholders, who are (...)More -
Waterbird counts in Rwanda
Waterbirds are globally known as good indicators of the health of wetland ecosystems. However, they are facing different threats that are leading to the decline of populations and species (...)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 (...)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. The delegation is (...)More -
UR expect benefits from EQIP and TELLS projects
On 21stDecember, 2021, the University of Rwanda hosted an open day of two projects ; Enhancing Quality and Internationalization of Study Programme through Mobile Transformative Pedagogy (EQIP) and (...)More -
UR partnership with Mastercard Foundation gains momentum
On Friday, 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 (...)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 (...)More -
UR Commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
The University of Rwanda joins the world commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It is a ritual which took place at the (...)More -
Regional Master students in Health Supply Chain Management look on to embrace E-learning
This year, the University of Rwanda welcome the 4th intake of 44 Master’s Program Students in Health Supply Chain Management. Students are coming from 6 East African Community (EAC) partner States, (...)More -
UR School of Mining and Geology kicks off its 4th edition of mining week
This week from November 29th to December 4th, 2021, under the theme “Responsible mining for proper working conditions and environment protection”, the UR school of Mining and Geology has organized (...)More -
The University of Rwanda wins a prestigious grant to give impetus to eLearning
The University of Rwanda has been granted €349.163 which will improve quality of teaching content through the use of cutting edge technology. UR project titled “Ed Tech- Use of education technology to (...)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. The workshop featured several stakeholders from public and private institutions, industries and (...)More -
UR Hosts the 2021 International Social Work Conference
The University of Rwanda jointly with Rwanda National Organization of Social Workers (RWA-NOSW) in collaboration with IFSW and Hope and Homes for Children Rwanda organized an International Conference (...)More -
Scholars commit to uphold indigenous species amid international symposium on Natural Resource
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 (...)More -
UR among 17 universities joining the WTO’s Chairs Programme
The University of Rwanda is now part the Chairs Programme network for the World Trade Organization-WTO. UR along side other sixteen (16) varsities around the globe were selected through rigorous (...)More -
The VC hosts basketball and debate teams following their impressive performance abroad
UR Senior Management led by the Vice Chancellor hosted the Debate & Basketball men and women teams in recognition of their recent achievements respectively in Ghana, Accra and Kenya, Nairobi. The (...)More -
UR teams excel in the 4th Afro varsity basketball championship held in Nairobi
The University of Rwanda’s 3×3 Basketball team participated in the Afro-varsity 3×3 Basketball Championship which was hosted by United State International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) in Nairobi, (...)More -
University of Rwanda holds mini-graduation ; over 300 graduate
At least 333 students were feted during the University of Rwanda end of year Graduation. The ceremony took place this Friday, November 5th 2021 in Huye at UR’s historic campus. This particular (...)More -
What has the University of Rwanda benefited from the International Conference on Mathematical Education ?
The 6th Africa Regional Congress of ICME on Mathematical Education (AFRICA6)held online from 25th to 27th October 2021 was hosted by the University of Rwanda through the African Centre of Excellence (...)More -
CMHS hosted this year’s world mental health day celebration
The World Mental Health Dayis an opportunity to draw attention to an often-overlooked and neglected aspect of our well-being. This year’s day was celebrated by the University of Rwanda at its Remera (...)More -
Participants hail Ant Taxonomy Course ; a stepping stone towards understanding Ant Community Composition in Nyungwe National Park
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 (...)More -
The first three professionals successfully complete professional Data Science programs
The first students who enrolled in five various Data Science programs being taught in partnership with the Data Science Council of America (DASCA) have completed their programs. So far three (...)More -
University of Rwanda, Mastercard Foundation launch $55 million partnership to develop the next generation of African leaders
KIGALI, September 13, 2021 — 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 (...)More -
UR holds its 7th graduation ceremony virtually to fete 8,908 graduates
On 27th August, 2021, the University of Rwanda held its long awaited graduation for the 2019 and 2020 classes. The graduation took place virtually due to the current measures to avoid the spread of (...)More -
It is when we have dedication to duty that institution moves forward-New DVC for academics and research
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 (...)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 (...)More -
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 (...)More -
Message of the Vice Chancellor at the National Police College’s 9th Graduation Ceremony – June 25, 2021
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Hon. Businge Johnson The Inspector General of Police, CG Dan Munyuza The Governor Northern Province, Nyirarugero Dancilla The Senior Police, Rwanda (...)More -
UR bosses castigate Genocide deniers, urge youth 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 (...)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. The smart classroom initiative seeks to equip (...)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 (...)More -
Tree Plays Significant Role in Soil Conservation
“Native Tree Species Play a Significant Role in the Conservation of Soil-Litter Arthropods and Maintenance of Better Soil Conditions in Rwanda”- new research has found A recent study conducted by Dr. (...)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 (...)More -
Meet Katundu Imasiku, a PhD Candidate at ACEESD who won a research grant
Katundu Imasiku, a PhD Candidate specializing in Renewable Energy is poised to receive a grant he won to find out how renewable energy can be used to produce food. The grant worth R12-million (about (...)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 (...)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 (...)More -
Master students from Energy Centre visit Ntaruka Hydropower Plant to gain practical skills
40 Master students from African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACEESD) specializing in Energy Economics, Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Systems visited Ntaruka (...)More -
High school girl scoops Mathematics contest amid international Pi day celebration
For the 3rd consecutive time, the University of Rwanda joined the world to observe the International Day of Mathematics commonly known as Pi-Day (π-day). The event was organized by the College of (...)More -
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. The Centre will strengthen Mathematics and science education by introducing hands on (...)More -
Inside UR-CE Distance Training Program
The University of Rwanda has recently issued a call for applications to its College of Education’s Distance Training Program (DTP).The program was introduced in 2001 at the former Kigali Institute of (...)More -
Professor Lyambabaje assumes office duties as new Vice Chancellor
Prof Alexandre Lyambabaje, the new Vice Chancellor hailed achievements by his predecessors and pledged to add a building stone towards the University advancement. He said this during a handover (...)More -
PRESS RELEASE : Prof Alexandre Lyambabaje appointed 3rd University of Rwanda Vice Chancellor
The University of Rwanda is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Alexandre Lyambabaje to the post of Vice Chancellor, following the cabinet resolutions of Tuesday, 02 February, 2021. The (...)More -
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 (...)More -
UR library receives new scholarly books ; a major boost to becoming a complete hybrid library
The University of Rwanda Library under the support of UR Sweden Programme acquired 499 titles and 1600 copies of books from the USA. The demand was made based on the lists of books that were (...)More -
The National Herbarium of Rwanda conducts field expedition for plant collecting at Karongi remnant forests
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 in December 2020 along (...)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 (...)More -
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. At the inception (...)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. Since graduation, he has been working at the Centre of (...)More -
Problem-based research among key drivers for constructing efficient National Innovation System in Rwanda-A research revealed
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 (...)More -
Teaching children with Autism to be aided by low cost devices – research findings
A recent research conducted by Theoneste Ntalindwa, an eLearning Officer and PhD student at UR’s College of Education, and his co-authors, has revealed that the integration of ICT into the Rwandan (...)More -
UR Reopening Towards Online Monitoring
The University of Rwanda has officially resumed Learning, Teaching and Assessment LTA activities after seven months’ closure due to COVID-19 pandemic that occurred in the country since March 2020. (...)More -
UR-Huye Campus : joy of students as university resumes
Seven months at home after closure of university doors due to COVID-19 pandemic, UR students (levels 3, 4 & 5) have been back in campuses since for one week now. The temporary closure of UR (...)More -
UR donates 2,467 Solar Powered Radio Sets to the poor in remote areas to enhance learning
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 (...)More -
Profiling Dr. Florien Nsanganwimana, Acting Principal UR - College of Education
Dr. Florien Nsanganwimana, the Acting Principal of UR-CE On Thursday 8th October, 2020, the University of Rwanda College of Education got a new leader. Dr. Florien Nsanganwimana assumed the role of (...)More -
Finalist students undergo UR e-Learning Platform induction
The University of Rwanda through the Centre for Open, Distance and e-Learning (CODeL) conducted a 2-day virtual induction on 20th and 21st October 2020 for Year 3, 4 & 5 students in all UR (...)More -
Leadership is not a walk in the park, Prof. George K Njoroge
In his farewell speech to staff and students, the retiring Principal of the Rukara based University of Rwanda College of Education Professor George K Njoroge gave an account of the beginning of his (...)More -
African Centre of Excellence in Data Science joins World Data Science Initiative
The African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS) of the University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics, has become an official member of the World Data Science Initiative (WDSI). (...)More -
University of Rwanda ODeL Champions to assist fellow students
The University upholds that students play an important role in its whole life and management. Aligned to this principle, UR is accustomed to working closely with students and involving them in (...)More -
Inside UR eLearning Platform : Stakeholders’ experience
The emergence of COVID 19 has affected many activities including learning and teaching in all academic institutions worldwide. In order to cope with this uncertainty caused by the pandemic in the (...)More -
Deep drainage systems reckoned to enhance water and nitrogen use efficiency and rice grain yield in poorly drained paddy field ; a research shows
A research was conducted to assess different drainage systems with the aim to improve the yield of rice cultivated in poorly drained paddy fields. According to the research, deep drainage techniques (...)More -
New research elucidates Kigali urban land change dynamics over the past 32 years : A move for continuous urban land cover change monitoring
A recent published research has indicated that monitoring the complex urban land cover dynamics can be easier thanks to increased availability of analysis-ready Earth Observation (EO) data and the (...)More -
SDSN Great Lakes Hosted the Closing Ceremony of the Home Grown Solutions Forum 2020 on 14th September 2020 and Presented its Winning Solutions
In July 2020, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (https://www.unsdsn.org/great-lakes) hosted at the University of Rwanda-College of Business and Economics launched a call for applications (...)More -
Young entrepreneurs with best innovative business ideas to be incubated at ACEESD’s GIIH for mentorship, coaching and funding
Young entrepreneurs with the best innovative business ideas are poised to be incubated at the African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development’s Grid Innovation and Incubation Hub (...)More -
UR and UCL complete an assessment of the influence of the Science Granting Councils Initiative on science systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
The University of Rwanda’s College of Arts and Social Sciences and the University College London (UCL) Department of Science, Technology Engineering and Public Policy(UCL STEaPP) have been involved in (...)More -
UR : Academics call for understanding environmental impacts produced by small-scale mining sector and the contribution of a geomorphological approach to alleviate them.
The call was made by the University of Rwanda academics : Rutazuyaza Vaillant Byizigiro, Michael Biryabarema and Gaspard Rwanyiziri as co-authors of the research paper titled « Alleviating Some (...)More -
ACEDS gets international accreditation to offer PhD & Msc programs in data science
The Data Science Council of America (DASCA) has internationally accredited the University Of Rwanda’s African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACEDS) for offering different PhD and Masters (...)More -
UR-CAVM launches the entrepreneurship week
The University of Rwanda-College of Agriculture Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UR-CAVM) launches a virtual and physical Entrepreneurship Week together with various valuable partners in the (...)More -
UR graduate inspiring youth to create jobs in nature conservation
Elisa Tumwesigye, a graduate of University of Rwanda specialising in Botany and Conservation, has managed to create jobs in biodiversity conservation and inspired Rwandan and Central African Republic (...)More -
As the time of UR reopening is at hand, lecturers are trained on developing e- learning & blended modules
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IoT Researchers in a move to ease irrigation system using technology
A team of researchers from African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) and the School of ICT won UR-SIDA female grant project to develop a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) system that (...)More -
Researchers from ACE-DS to identify factors influencing students’ academic performance in Rwanda higher learning institutions
Researchers from African Centre of Excellence in Data Science are poised to identify factors influencing the students’ performance in Rwanda Higher Learning Institution using student-generated data. (...)More -
Postgraduate students from ACEIoT commend the virtual classes approach amid COVID-19 pandemic
Masters students from African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) have commended the move by the University of Rwanda to introduce the virtual class in a bid to mitigate the impact of (...)More -
Competence-Based Curriculum In Sub-Saharan Africa - Research co-authored by Theophile NSENGIMANA
Though the Competence-Based Curriculum has been introduced in different Sub- Saharan African countries to enhance the quality of education, there is inadequate implementation of science (...)More -
How Library mergers can be Successful – Showing the Condition
There is no perfect way to merge libraries – but the process is facilitated if there is a strategic plan. With a shared approach, it is easier to succeed. Berthilde Uwamwezi, who has recently defended (...)More -
Social capital is important for family businesses in developing countries
How to build continuity in family businesses in countries characterized by instability and unrest ? Social capital is one of several key factors. Family businesses in developing countries are a (...)More -
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 (...)More -
Removal of asbestos gathers momentum in UR campuses– the turn of Huye Campus
The university of Rwanda recently kicked off the removal of Asbestos in all its campuses’ buildings. The Work to replace asbestos roofing at UR Huye Campus, the biggest of all the nine (9) UR campuses (...)More -
Rwanda to get its first National Biodiversity Information System, courtesy of CoEB
The Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity and Natural Resources Management (CoEB) was entrusted to UR’s College of Science and Technology in 2017. The decision was reached after intense stakeholder (...)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. The move has necessitated (...)More -
Inside USD 250,000 ACEESD’s Incubation Center Project
The African Center of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACEESD) has won a grant worth USD 250,000 to establish an Incubation Centre. The new facility will bridge the gap between (...)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. However, studies on Rwandan anurans are still few and (...)More -
From UR To Retirement : DVC Amb. Dr. Murigande Moves On, With Love
The University of Rwanda Senior Management Council (SMC) ordinarily takes place every two weeks. Chaired by the Vice Chancellor (VC) via Webex as is common nowadays, the other members are the deputy (...)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 (...)More -
UR don calls for more innovative actions to save Rwanda’s economy from COVID-19
The call was made in a research paper “Indicative Socio-Economic Impacts of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in Eastern Africa : Case of Rwanda” by Prof Alfred R. BIZOZA, a University of (...)More -
UR staff defends PhD thesis from Jönköping University amidst COVID-19 via zoom
Umulisa after a successful defense of her PhD thesis Following the country’s orders to limit mobility due to the spread of COVID-19 global pandemic, Yvonne Umulisa managed to defend her PhD thesis (...)More -
UR student’s publication earns a recognition for being one the most downloaded research papers
Katundu’s study entitled “An impact analysis of population growth on energy‐water‐food‐land nexus for ecological sustainable development in Rwanda’ published on 16 October 2019 in Food and Energy Security (...)More -
Meet Uwinyange, a sign language interpreter on television- instrumental during COVID-19 and Kwibuka 26
At this time when Rwandans mark the 26th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi while joining the entire world in fighting against the global pandemic COVID 19, sign language interpretation (...)More -
UR staff and medical students join forces to national effort to beat Coronavirus
14th March 2020, The Ministry of Health of Rwanda has reported the country’s first case of COVID-19.The government of Rwanda has established a Rwanda’s Joint Task Force in charge of fighting COVID-19 (...)More -
UR rallies round the needy amid COVID-19
Following the emergence of COVID 19 pandemic and its high threat to people’s health, many countries including Rwanda took drastic measure like lockdown as immediate response. The lockdown affected (...)More -
UR carries on online teaching services despite lockdown over COVID-19
University of Rwanda has since lockdown increased online teaching for both Master and PhD programs. At the College of Business and Economics (CBE) online teaching is happening especially in Data (...)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 which was held on 22 April 2020. The video is a compilation of Research Associates and (...)More -
Masters students admit to cope with the lockdown by leveraging online technology
Masters students who are in their final period of completion of their program argue that they are still concentrated on their research projects during the lockdown and are sure the lockdown situation (...)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. Unicaf University’s instructional (...)More -
Meet Grace, UR graduate and fervent advocate for green environment
Ineza Umuhoza Grace is a graduate in Water and Environmental Engineering from the College of Science and Technology. After her graduation in 2018, she started up an NGO known as “Green Fighter” which (...)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 (...)More -
UR community briefed on Commonwealth opportunities ahead of CHOGM 2020
Friday 6th March 2020 ; UR students were taken through the Commonwealth opportunities mainly the scholarships to further their studies. The session was organized in line with the Commonwealth Day (...)More -
Mpinganzima, a rare Female PhD holder in Mathematics -Inspirational figure for youth
Mpinganzima Lydie is one of the rare female lecturers holding a PhD in Mathematics in Rwanda. She graduated in 2014 at Linköping University under the support of Sida through UR-Sweden Programme, a (...)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. The moot court competition is (...)More -
UR CMHS Benefits Scholarships from French Embassy in Rwanda
Through its Cooperation and Cultural Action Service (SCAC), the French Embassy in Rwanda has offered two scholarships to students from the University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences (...)More -
Huye campus : ICT building reopens
Friday 31, January 2020, University of Rwanda Deputy-Vice Chancellor for Strategic Planning and Administration Dr. Papias Malimba Musafiri , his colleague in charge of Finance Ms. Françoise Kayitare (...)More -
UR bids farewell to Prof Nelson Ijumba, former DVC academics and research
Yesterday, Prof. Nelson Ijumba, former Deputy vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research handed over office duties to Dr Emile Bienvenu in colorful ceremony in which the outgoing was cheered (...)More -
JOINT PRESS RELEASE : On the occasion of the start of the Erasmus Plus “EnRHEd” Project
University of Rwanda, Institute of Applied Sciences INES-Ruhengeri (Rwanda), IPRC Polytechnic School of Musanze (Rwanda), University of Art and Technology of Byumba (Rwanda), University of Parma (...)More -
UR-CST and Chinese varsity move to promote transportation infrastructure and maintenance
January 17 2020. The School of Engineering at the College of Science and Technology (UR-CST), University of Rwanda signed a joint agreement with Harbin Institute of Technology, School of (...)More -
ACE in Data Science moves towards international accreditation
A team from DASCA met the Center Management in the evaluation process of programs to be accredited. University of Rwanda(UR) is now poised to earn another premier accreditation from the Data Science (...)More -
Newly admitted PhD students and post-doctoral researchers in Sweden urged to uphold the culture of innovation and creativity
A section of PhD nominees who will soon undertake studies in Sweden 41 doctoral students and 26 post-doctoral researchers who will soon be enrolled in 14 Swedish Universities were taken through an (...)More -
UR’s Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACE-ESD) : Another milestone towards improvement of regional energy sector
The African Center of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACE-ESD) is a World Bank-funded project which intends to solve key economic challenges subsequent from low rural energy access, (...)More -
ACE for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science : An apt response for regional aspiring professional innovators
Some of PhD students, their supervisors and staff of the Centre The African Union (AU) envisions science, technology and innovation as one of the major drivers in achieving its vision of becoming a (...)More -
UR takes a bold step towards solving the degree issue for 2019 graduates
University of Rwanda’s ambition has always been to have degree certificates printed as close to the graduation ceremony as possible. However, having a final graduation list is often thwarted by (...)More -
UR trains people with ability to go back to their communities and make a difference-Prof. Cotton tells international students
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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. This is because, there (...)More -
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. The gaps were apparently more (...)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. The event was marked with panel discussions and (...)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. The event at the College of (...)More -
International Peace week kicked off at UR-Huye Campus
Under the support of UR-Sweden Programme, the University of Rwanda Centre for Conflict Management (CCM) kicked off the Peace Week event at Huye Campus, one of the nine campuses of the University of (...)More -
Master students from the Center of Excellence in Energy visit Mukungwa I&II Hydropower Plants to experience the process towards electrical power supply
Master students at the African Center of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACEESD) specialising in Renewable Energy, Electrical Power System and Energy Economics visited Mukungwa (...)More -
UR Researchers Launch a book “Research Methods in the Humanities and Social Sciences” in Kinyarwanda
It is rarely known that Rwandan researchers publish their books in their indigenous language. The main reasons are caused by lack of unsuitable words that can match to the real meaning of foreign (...)More -
UR Centers of Excellence showcase their programs during the 16th edition of AfricaGIS 2019 exhibition
The African Centers of Excellence (ACE) at University of Rwanda have featured in the 16th edition of AfricaGIS 2019 exhibition in which they showcased different postgraduate programs that are offered (...)More -
International researchers and experts meet at UR to discuss benefits of GIS for social economic transformation
At least 500 delegates from around the world are convened in Kigali at the University of Rwanda for the 16th edition of AfricaGIS 2019. Organized by the University of Rwanda through its Centre for (...)More -
Go and be agents of positive change - Prime Minister tells graduates during the graduation ceremony
The University of Rwanda held its 6th Graduation ceremony, which saw 9490 graduands conferred with various degrees that are offered in different UR colleges. For the 2nd consecutive time, the (...)More -
The Centre of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunisation set to graduate the first cohort of Master’s program
25 students from the EAC Regional Center of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunisation and Health Supply Chain Management (RCE-VIHSCM) are set to graduate on 8th November 2019, in UR graduation ceremony (...)More -
Dr Gatare calls on new students at CST to embrace UR values
The Call was made by the Principal of the University of Rwanda College of Science and Technology during orientation exercise for new students at Nyarugenge Campus. This was a prime time for freshers (...)More -
UR Chancellor commends freshers’ commitment during her visit to Rukara Campus
The Chancellor of the University of Rwanda, Patricia L. Campbell, accompanied by UR-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Phil Cotton, visited UR Rukara Campus where she was enthusiastically welcomed by the Campus (...)More -
UR-Campuses urged to move forward to implementing UR Policy on Inclusive Education
University of Rwanda upholds that staff and students with disabilities and other special needs are equal and able to participate in all UR programs and activities. UR is therefore committed to (...)More -
Beneficiaries must be part of research process-urges Prof Ijumba amid stakeholders’ seminar
A stakeholders’ seminar was organized by Engendering Rural Transformation for Sustainable Development-ENTRUST Subprogram. During the meeting, participants discussed benefits of involving the community (...)More -
Social work stakeholders review commitment towards human beings’ dignity
Social Work policy makers, academics and practitioners were called to review their commitment to build strong collaboration towards social development leading to all human beings’ dignity. The call (...)More -
Digital Health subprogram move to levarage ICT for supporting healthcare service delivery
The Digital Health Subprogram organized a consultative meeting with stakeholders including researchers, industry and practitioners. The meeting aims to discuss among others ways to advance Health (...)More -
Regional professionals in energy share practices in renewable energy to overcome energy challenge
Experts in Public, Private, Academic institutions and researchers from Rwanda and the region have started five-day training in Power Engineering | Microgrid and Smartgrid. The training aims at (...)More -
10 regional PhD students join the ACE for Innovative Teaching and Leaning Mathematics and Science
On 2nd October 2019, the African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS) received the third cohort of 10 regional PhD students. The event was (...)More -
A delegation from Groningen University visits UR
On September 30th 2019 : In the framework of the new MoU between the University of Rwanda and the University of Groningen, a delegation from the University of Groningen has visited the University of (...)More -
Agricultural practitioners and stakeholders meet to discuss the use of geospatial data to enhance food security
Agricultural practitioners and stakeholders were gathered at the College of Science and Technology do discuss ways to apply geospatial science to support decision making in the field of food security (...)More -
A PhD Student in Data Science wins a NCST Excellent Research Grant
Mr. Theogene Rizinde is a PhD student in Data Science (Biostatistics) at the African Center of Excellence in Data Science,University of Rwanda. Mr. Theogene has won Excellent Research Grant of (...)More -
Laidlaw scholarship-winning students kick off mentorship programme to advance their projects
The University of Rwanda-College of Science and Technology witnessed the official unveiling of Laidlaw Undergraduate Research, networking and Leadership scholarship. The Programme was kicked off with (...)More -
Graduates tackling poverty through mushroom growing
Jean Damascene Sakindi, is the brains behind a local firm known as Bioprotect Rwanda, a project based in Muhanga District which was formed to equip farmers with mushroom growing skills and also help (...)More -
UR Module on IT to be taught in East African universities
The Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning (PEBL) is assisting university partners across East Africa to develop courses with accompanying online resources that can be offered by participant (...)More -
UR Doctoral student at SLU receives international science award
The Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) has selected Jean-Baptiste Ndahetuye, doctoral student at SLU, as the winner of the 2019 BIFAD Student Award for Scientific (...)More -
Former EU President discusses migration, global economy and climate change during his lecture at UR
Yesterday, UR community was honoured to hear from Mr Herman Van Rompuy, Former President of the European Council who is in Rwanda in a double mission as VVOB goodwill ambassador. During his lecture (...)More -
We want to create space where talents and innovation can flourish – Prof Philip Cotton
Prof Cotton speaks to a group of students. Technology is advancing at a fast pace, transforming the way work is done, and universities across the world are key institutions in preparing society for (...)More -
Hon. Senators from the Republic of Kenya had a working visit at CMHS
A delegation of legislators from the Senate of the Republic of Kenya on 26th /08/2019, led by Hon.Knoch Wambua had working visit at the University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences- (...)More -
UR-CST scientists gain Python programming skills under the facilitation of PWSAfrica
Scientists’ students and faculty at the College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda will tomorrow complete a 2 week intensive training to advance skills in Python programming. The training (...)More -
UR students called for embracing entrepreneurial mindset amid the training in collaboration with Korean varsity
A Hundred of UR students are convened at UR Head offices for intensive one week entrepreneurial training programme dubbed Next Generation Entrepreneurship Training- NGET. The training was organized (...)More -
Chancellor’s open letter to UR Community
Dear University of Rwanda faculty, administration and students Thank you for the warm and exciting welcome you gave me on my first visit to the University. I was unable to visit all campuses and (...)More -
UR-CAVM organizes a two days Mastitis symposium
The University of Rwanda-College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UR-CAVM) in collaboration with the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Austria) and the New Vision (...)More -
Varsities to enhance the move from traditional to modern teaching methodologies
Academics from the University of Makerere, University of Agder and University of Rwanda who attended the five-days training workshop on Blended Learning Course Creation that was recently conducted in (...)More -
New UR Chancellor visits Huye Campus
During her First visit in Rwanda, since she has been appointed as UR Chancellor, Ms Patricia Campbell said that through her experience , she will do everything to help UR to reach success. (...)More -
Prof. Marwala elucidates the benefits behind the application of Artificial Intelligent
Prof Tshilidzi Marwala the Vice Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg in South Africa called on University of Rwanda (UR) community to start applying Artificial Intelligence-AI in their work (...)More -
UJ’s Prof Tshilidzi Marwala visits UR
A delegation from the University of Johannesburg headed by the Vice Chancellor Prof Tshilidzi Marwala visited University of Rwanda on August 5th, 2019. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala The Vice (...)More -
JICA volunteers to Rwanda visit the University of Rwanda-CAVM
A team of JICA (Japan International Corporation Agency) volunteers paid a two-days visit to UR-CAVM from 30 to 31st July 2019. These Japanese men and women are working with farmers, cooperatives, (...)More -
UR research innovation groups set to translate their projects into viable community solutions
The University of Rwanda (UR) has provided a framework to help its innovative entrepreneurs to work effectively through Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). On 30th August 2019, the (...)More -
I take joy in the progress we have made together in School of Dentistry - Prof Donna
The School of Dentistry (SOD) is nearing completion of the first year in its new academic campus where BDS and BDT students and faculty enjoy the improved classroom, laboratory and clinic spaces. (...)More -
Chinese embassy donates IT equipment to UR
The Chinese Embassy in Rwanda donated projectors, video conference kit to University of Rwanda. "We thank the government of China and the embassy of China in Rwanda for supporting teaching and (...)More -
UR-CST team up with telecom companies to empower students with fiber optic skills
For six time in a row, the University of Rwanda College of Science and Technology organized a training workshop to equip students with industrial practical skills and field experience. On this (...)More -
Outgoing University Registrar hands over to Dr Odette UWIZEYE
On Friday 19 July 2019, Ms. Florence KANEZA transferred her position as University Registrar to her successor, Dr Odette UWIZEYE. The academic ceremony held at the Headquarter of University f Rwanda (...)More -
Research team leaders urged to be diligent amid the implementation of UR-Sweden Programme
Research team leaders who will drive the 4 phase of UR-Sweden Programme met to discuss major activities and working modalities that will mark the phase to be carried out until 2024 . The meeting (...)More -
UR look to establish a biotech hub in efforts to achieve SDGs
The University of Rwanda scientists and stakeholders met to discuss the upcoming project of establishment a Biotechnology Hub. The project is expected to address critical issues in health, (...)More -
Postgraduate students equipped with policy skills in connection to climate change and sustainable Dev’t
A week-long training course was held at the College of Science and technology, University of Rwanda for postgraduate students in the fields of biodiversity and climate change. The training was (...)More -
President of CHONGQING Normal University visits UR-CE
Professor Chen Zhijun, president of Chongqing Normal University, recently visited the University of Rwanda’s College of Education at Rukara Campus. Professor Chen noted that he hopes the visit could (...)More -
UR wins National Moot Court Competition
The University of Rwanda School of Law won National Moot Court Competition in Property and Land Law under theme “Adjudication of Land Rights Before Rwandan Courts : Legal Challenges and Judicial (...)More -
District staff equipped with GIS skills for proper land management
Participants from three districts of Rwanda were convened at the College of Science and Technology for a five day practical training about the use Geographic Information System-GIS technology. (...)More -
FEMENG initiative between UR and Glasgow University gains momentum
A group of young students from Glasgow University grouped into Female Engineering-FEMENG came to Rwanda to meet their FemEng counterparts at the University of Rwanda. The visit is in line with a (...)More -
UR-Sweden sign 5-year cooperation deal to boost research and professional skills development
The University of Rwanda has been granted Frw 31,5 Billion by the Government of Sweden to boost research and use of scientific knowledge in Rwanda under the existing UR-Sweden Programme. The 5-year (...)More -
African scientists meet at UR to learn ways to advance innovation through Internet of Things Technology
For the 2nd time, scientists from 8 African countries were convened for training on Internet of Things-IoT. With the main focus on LoRa technology, the training tackled networking and web (...)More -
UR-CAVM joins the Agri Show 2019
The University of Rwanda-College of Agriculture Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UR-CAVM) participates in 14th National Agriculture Show 2019 organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and (...)More -
Two UR fresh PhD graduates conduct research to advance e-Government services in Rwanda
The move to online government services gained a significant impetus in recent years in Rwanda. Currently, a big number of government services can be accessed through one-stop online portal. In the (...)More -
Application for admission 2019 : Applicants Are Happy for Online Application services
New UR’s applicants that completed senior six are happy for UR online application awareness campaign that is taking place on Twenty-Eight sites in Thirty districts of the Country starting from 26th (...)More -
“Solar drying can save our food” – Jonathan Murwanashyaka
University of Rwanda fresh alumni Jonathan Murwanashyaka has managed to make a step towards in reducing postharvest loss through his GIRIKIGEGA Social enterprise that contributes in reducing (...)More -
A two days Training on Information Literacy
UR-Sweden Library Sub Program organizes a two days training on “Information Literacy” (IL) to academic staff, librarians, postgraduate students and UR-CAVM students at UR-CAVM, Busogo Campus. The (...)More -
UR business student turned 2000 Frw into a 20,000,000 million Frw project
NIYIDUKUNDA Mugeni Euphrosyne, UR student says she has managed to create her own business which is now worthy 20 000 000 Rwf despite starting with 2000 Rwf back in 2017. NIYIDUKUNDA Euphrosyne is a (...)More -
UR lab technicians equipped with best laboratory management skills
Proper laboratory management is one of the key indicators that vindicate conducive research environment. UR Sweden Programme through its capacity building segment organized a training for University (...)More -
UR-CST students meet Festo Didactic Company to experience latest industrial technology
Students at the University of Rwanda College of Science and Technology were able to experience technologies and processes used in industrial production. The facility was made by Festo Didactic (...)More -
Over 40 Schools of law deans and senior judges meet for the Legal Interface to discuss contemporary legal matters in education
The University of Rwanda hosted a high-level legal interface workshop that brought together more than 40 Deans of Law faculties and Senior Judges from around the world. The workshop was organized by (...)More -
UR Students scoop the best award of Kigali City Master Plan Logo design contest
UR students namely Marius Igitangaza (4th year) and Patrick Kubwimana (5th year) from School of Architecture won the top prize on the Kigali City Master Plan Logo competition held on 21st May 2019. (...)More -
Volley Ball : UR warms the games between its campuses
For the first time since its creation University of Rwanda organized inter campus games in all sports . From 17 to 19 May all UR campuses were in Rwamagana city in volley ball competition. Students (...)More -
African WB boss visits UR to witness achievements by African Centres of Excellence
The University of Rwanda received a delegation led by Mr. Hafez Ghanem ; the World Bank’s Africa Region Vice President alongside the Rwanda Minister of Education. The visit intended to witness (...)More -
UR host PASET benchmarking workshop in a move to create awareness about data management skills
The University of Rwanda hosted the 2nd PASET Regional Benchmarking Capacity Building Workshop. The 3 day workshop was organized in collaboration with African Virtual University-AVU under The Korea - (...)More -
University of Rwanda’s Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning (CODeL) empowers UR academic staff to shift to e-learning method of teaching
The University of Rwanda has invested in the capacity building of its academic staff in order to enable them to shift from the traditional chalk and board method of teaching to e-learning method. In (...)More -
Students from African varsities meet at UR-CST to get hands on skills in power engineering
75 students from various African varsities concluded a week-long training in power engineering organized by the African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development-ACE-ESD at the (...)More -
Academics and researchers meet to reflect on regional challenges- 25 years after the Genocide against Tutsi
Over 120 Academics and researchers meet for the 9th two day International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. Under the theme “25 years after the Genocide against the Tutsi : Current Status, (...)More -
Rukara Campus Women Handball Team qualified semi-final of the National Championship
The Women Handball Team of the University of Rwanda, Rukara Campus, has qualified for the semi-final phase of the Women Handball National Championship after overwhelmingly beating ES Saint Vincent in (...)More -
UR joins the world to observe the International Labor Day
Staff of the University of Rwanda campuses met on Wednesday 1st of May 2019 to observe the International Labor Day. The celebration was under the theme “Quality Work, A Catalyst for Sustainable (...)More -
UR staff trained in managing 21st century Universities
From April 29th up to May 2nd, 2019 ; academic and administrative managers of University of Rwanda went through a one week intensive training on Leading and Managing 21st Century University". (...)More -
Dr Laetitia NYINAWAMWIZA appointed to Rwanda Mountain Tea’s Board of Directors
Rwanda Mountain Tea has announced the appointment of Dr Laetitia NYINAWAMWIZA as a new Board member of Rubaya Nyabihu Tea Company Ltd and Kitabi Tea Company Ltd. Dr NYINAWAMWIZA is the (...)More -
Minister of Education Dr Eugene MUTIMURA addressed UR staff
The Minister for Education Dr. Eugene Mutimura met with UR staff members and students at Gikondo Campus on April 29th,2019. The meeting discussed on UR Student’s welfare, updates on students loan (...)More -
CARTA members and Partners reinforce commitment amid the meeting hosted by UR
The University of Rwanda hosted vice Chancellors from various African university and academic partners for the third meeting co-organized under the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (...)More -
Vice Chancellors and academic partners convene for ARUA meeting to give impetus to research and postgraduate training
African varsity leaders, researchers and academic partners are gathered at the University of Rwanda in the meeting for African Research University Alliance-ARUA. The meeting aims at providing an (...)More -
UR-CST set to launch more masters and doctoral trainings under PASET support
A delegation from Partnership for skills for applied sciences, Engineering and Technology -PASET was received at the University of Rwanda College of Science and Technology. The visit aimed to discuss (...)More -
MoU Signing Ceremony with WORLD VISION RWANDA
University of Rwanda (UR) and WORLD VISION RWANDA (WVR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this Tuesday, February 16, 2019 at University of Rwanda Headquarters. L-R : Mr. Sean Kerrigan, (...)More -
On Friday 12th /04/2019 UR-CMHS Staff and Students Walked to Remember
The walk is significantly a silent reminder of what the country went through and what needs to be done to avoid the re-occurrence of the Genocide. This resonates with the theme ; “Remember Unite (...)More -
UR-CE community urged to lead the line in fighting against Genocide ideology
The call was made by Hon. Safari B. Theoneste, Member of Rwanda Parliament, Chamber of Deputies, during the night vigil that took place at Rukara Campus on the 12 April 2019 in the framework of the (...)More -
Dr Ignace GATARE Appointed to Committee International Center for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe).
Dr Ignace GATARE the Principal of the College of Science and Technology, was recently appointed to serve on the Committee as Member of the General Council (GC) of the International Center for Insect (...)More -
UR hosted a meeting on Global E-Commerce Talent
On April 12,2019 : UR hosted regular meeting in the purpose of updating one another about the Implementation and contextualisation of the Trainings and Education in the Global E-commerce Talent (GET) (...)More -
New logo to strengthen UR’s visual identity
As part of its broader identity program, UR has introduced a new logo that is now appearing on all banners for kwibuka 25 around campuses and other visibility materials. The University of Rwanda (...)More -
Kwibuka 25 : The country is built on a very strong pillar- Gen. Kabarebe tells CST community in the Night Vigil
In memory and honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi, the University of Rwanda-College of Science and Technology and neighbouring community stood together in a walk to remember that (...)More -
UR Gikondo campus commemorates the 25th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi
UR Gikondo Campus Community and guests commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This event was held at Gikondo Campus playground on the 09th April, 2019. (...)More -
UR-CST students urged to learn from the past history for a sustainable future
The University of Rwanda-College of Science and Technology joined the Nation for the 25th Commemoration of Genocide against Tutsi. The memorial week at the College’s level was kicked off by a public (...)More -
UR move to equip staff and Postgrad students with basic skills in GIS
Under its Centre for Geographic Information System-GIS, the University of Rwanda concluded a five-day training for postgraduate students and staff in the quest to raise awareness and build capacity (...)More -
Over 600 screened for NCDs during UR outreach campaign
Over 600 people in Huye District-Southern Province were screened for Non-Communicable Diseases-NCDs during the outreach Programme organized by UR through the Medical Students’ Association of (...)More -
UR don scoops an Outstanding Paper Award in US top IT educational conference
Jean Claude Byungura has been given an Outstanding Paper Award following his presentation in US top conference known as SITE one of the top conferences in the area of Information Technology and (...)More -
Students in mathematics urged to see their career outside academia
The Department of Mathematics under the University of Rwanda College of Science and Technology concluded a week long modelling week training. The training was supported by UR-Sweden Programme through (...)More -
Sir David King calls for adequate water management during his presentation on climate change
The University of Rwanda students and staff were called for being mindful about the effects of climate change. The call was made by Prof Sir David King during a public lecture that brought together (...)More -
UR-CMHS celebrated the world oral health day
The World Oral Health Day is observed annually on 20th March, as a campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene so that (...)More -
Delegates in ‘’Leaders in Teaching’’ Annual Learning Summit visit Rukara Campus
Delegates in Leaders in Teaching 2019 Learning Summit conducted a site visit to the University of Rwanda-College of Education, Rukara Campus. The visit was organized in the framework of MasterCard (...)More -
Academics in the society have to take the lead in peace building process-Prof Shinoda
The University of Rwanda College of Arts and Social Sciences hosted a public lecture about Japan peace building which was delivered Prof Hideaki Shinoda. The lecture was organized by UR Centre for (...)More -
UR-CST poised to integrate Challenge Driven Education- An approach to increase students’ impact to community
The University of Rwanda College of Science and Technology organized a training for its senior academics on “Challenge Driven Education-CDE for Sustainable Development”. This is a new education method (...)More -
MoU Signing between University of Rwanda and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
University of Rwanda and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, March 14, 2019 at University of Rwanda Headquarters. The MoU was signed by (...)More -
The Vice chancellor calls on high school students to join UR amid the celebration of Pi-DAY
For the 2nd consecutive time, the University of Rwanda joined the world to observe the International Day of Mathematics commonly known as Pi-Day (π-day). The event was organized by the College of (...)More -
CMHS Students conducted a community outreach in Nyabihu District
A team of more than 130 students from the schools of Health Sciences, Human Nutrition, and that of Clinical Medicine departed from Kigali for an outreach activity that took place in Nyabihu District (...)More -
25 Engineering students get tips for advancing Satellite technology
A week long HEPTA-Sat training is organized at the University of Rwanda College of Science and Technology (UR-CST). The training has brought together 25 students selected through online test in the (...)More -
UR Principal Investigators for 2019-2024 Sida support convene to set new research priorities
A meeting for Principal Investigators for 2019-2024 Sida support was convened at the University of Rwanda to discuss priorities and budget implication that will mark the upcoming five year UR-Sweden (...)More -
ACEIoT 2nd cohort defends PhD research proposals
The Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) at UR-College of Science and Technology held the second Doctoral Committee (DC) to hear from 13 PhD students defending their research (...)More -
MoU Signing Ceremony with AVIASSIST FOUNDATION
University of Rwanda and AVIASSIST FOUNDATION signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this Tuesday, February 25, 2019 at University of Rwanda Headquarters. The MoU was signed by Ron Louwerse, (...)More -
University of Rwanda-College of Education : The Prime Minister visits Rukara Campus
21 February 2019 will remain a historic moment for the fraternity of the University of Rwanda-College of Education as it marks the first visit of the Right Honourable Prime Minister of the Republic (...)More -
UR Project Innovators Enhance Skills on Team Building towards Innovation Development
UR Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship organized a three-day training workshop at UR Gikondo Campus. This training workshop gathers UR staff involved in innovation projects, their local and (...)More -
Visit of Professor Karl-Heinz Frank Reichert to University of Rwanda
Professor Karl-Heinz Frank Reichert, Rector of University of Agder (UiA) and Professor of Mobile Systems paid a visit to the University of Rwanda on Friday 15th February, 2019. During his visit he (...)More -
A Delegation from Technische Universität Kaiserslautern visits UR
On Monday, February 18, 2019, Professor Philip Cotton received in his office a delegation from University of Kaiseslautern led by Prof. Dr. Stefan Löhrke, Vice President of Student and Academic (...)More -
University of Rwanda-College of Education : UR academic staff empowered to produce high quality e-learning content
The University of Rwanda-College of Education is hosting a two weeks training workshop on Multimedia Production from 11th to 22nd February 2019 organized for UR teaching staff and IT technicians (...)More -
UR academics look on improving their academic writing towards increasing the research impact
In its quest to boost the number of impactful research output, the University of Rwanda under the support of UR-Sweden Programme concluded an academic writing and research communication training for (...)More -
The Minister of Education pledges support to UR-CAVM community amid Quality Education Campaign
Through the Ministry of Education’s campaign for quality Education, on Thursday 07th February, 2019 the Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Eugene Mutimura paid a work visit to the University of Rwanda, (...)More -
Young Entrepreneurs Urged to meet Standardization and Promote Made In Rwanda Products
University of Rwanda College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UR CAVM) hosted a Youth Platform known as Youthconnekt Hangout channeled through an Awareness Campaign on (...)More -
UR move to empower postgraduate students with proper scientific writing skills
Scientific journals have set standards and guidelines that allow them to have quality research papers in their publications. However, aspiring and novice researchers struggle to meet standards (...)More -
New faces in UR Board of Governors appointed by the Cabinet Meeting
Following the extraordinary cabinet meeting held on January 28th, 2019, the University of Rwanda saw its members of Board of Governors appointed and reappointed. The meeting was chaired by the (...)More -
Sweden and UR on the verge of starting a new 5-year research collaboration phase
The Government of Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) will fund Seventeen (17) proposed research areas by the University of Rwanda. The move is in line with (...)More -
The School of Architecture and Built Environment welcomes a new Doctor -Josephine Malonza
We are excited to announce that Dr. Josephine Malonza graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Nairobi on December 21st 2018. She works in the department of architecture, (...)More -
Global researchers meet at UR a head of their study on challenges of urbanization versus rural dynamics
A multi-disciplinary group of researchers from 8 countries from 3 continents are gathered at the University of Rwanda in line with the project “Centre for Sustainable, Healthy and Learning Cities and (...)More -
Two academic staff promoted to Professor
Two academic staff promoted to Professor The Academic Promotion Committee of UR approved a promotion to full Professor for two academic staff in the meeting held December 23rd, 2018. Associate (...)More -
Professor Deborah L. Helitzer, visits the University of Rwanda
Friday, 21 December 2018 : Prof Deborah L. Helitzer, Professor and Dean of Arizona at State University College of Health Solutions has paid a five-day visit to the University of Rwanda. She visited (...)More -
UR academics promoted to associate/full professorial ranks
Dr Laetitia NYIRAZINYOYE (Left) and Dr Margaret JJUUKO were both promoted Dr Laetitia NYIRAZINYOYE We are excited to announce that Dr Laetitia NYIRAZINYOYE has been promoted to the rank of (...)More -
Improving Anti-natal care towards reducing maternal mortality through cost effectiveness - PhD thesis by Dr Regis Hitimana
More use of evidence from health economic evaluations can help to save lives and improve health in low-income countries. This is shown in Regis Hitimana’s doctoral thesis titled “Cost-Effectiveness of (...)More -
UR and partners move to intensify pharmacological and post market surveillance for medicines
The University of Rwanda in collaboration with the Ministry of Health under the auspices of Karolinska Institute unveiled PROFORMA Project. ¬¬ The project aims at strengthening national (...)More -
UR don visits University of Koblenz-Landau to strengthen academic ties
In line with the partnership between the University of Rwanda and the University of Koblenz-Landau-German, Dr Anne Marie Kagwesage visited the German varsity in a bid to strengthen the existing (...)More -
UR hosts Youth for Village Conference 2018
A total of 200 delegates were gathered in UR-college of Business and Economics for 2 days during the First Youth for Village Conference 2018 YVC2018 held on Saturday 15th December 2018 around the (...)More