Prominent Lawyer Ssemambo Rashid to Grace ARU’s 10th Graduation as Chief Guest
African Rural University (ARU), a value-based all-women’s university is proud to announce that Rashid Ssemambo will be the Chief Guest for its 10th Graduation Ceremony on 22nd November 2024. Mr. Ssemambo Rashid is an Advocate of all Courts of Judicature in Uganda, with 13 years of hands-on experience spanning a wide range of professional fields. […]
ARU Hosts Research Dissemination on Modern Technology’s Impact on Photographic Memory
On November 1, 2024, the Director of Research and Publication at African Rural University (ARU) disseminated findings from the study on “The Impact of Modern Technology on Photographic Memory, Evidence from African Rural University Students. The event brought together students, faculty, and community members to discuss findings that shed light on how technology influences cognitive […]
ARU Intern’s Community-Based Participatory Action Research (CBPAR) Brings Over 30 Children Back to School in Nyakabira Village, Isunga Subcounty
Night Theopista’s Community-Based Participatory Action Research (CBPAR) Brings Over 30 Children Back to School in 7 months In March 2023, ARU Student Night Theopista embarked on a transformative journey of her internship as part of community engagement community aimed at keeping children at school in Nyakabira Village, Isunga Subcounty, Kagadi District. Through her Community-Based Participatory […]
Uganda National NGO Forum Explores ARU’s Visionary Approach to Community Development!
On October 23 to 26, 2024, ARU welcomed the National NGO Forum Board to ARU Campus The purpose of the visit was to learn and engage with ARU’s Unique approach to development based on the visionary approach to development. The visionary approach is ARU’s staple methodology as it allows to effectively communicate and promote change […]
Public Urged to Return to Indigenous Practices on World Food Day
By Joseph Odoi In a bid to promote food security and sustainability, the public has been urged to embrace indigenous farming practices and traditional knowledge to combat modern agricultural challenges. This call was made by Ms. Rose Keishanyu, the University Secretary of African Rural University (ARU) during the celebration of World Food Day held today […]
Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe Presents on the Role of Higher Education in Sustainability of the Parish Development Model at the Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum
On October 4th, 2024, Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, Senior Ashoka Fellow and Vice Chancellor of African Rural University (ARU), delivered an insightful presentation titled “Integrating Higher Education in the Sustainability of the Parish Development Model (PDM)” at the Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum at Best Western Hotel, Entebbe. The purpose of the presentation was to explore how […]
ARU Students Exhibit Indigenous Foods
On 13th September 2024, ARU students, under the guidance of traditional wisdom specialists successfully exhibited indigenous foods from various regions of Uganda at the Centre for Reflection on ARU Campus. This exhibition was conducted in light of a two-week engagement (with Professors Without Borders for the 2024 program, “Empowering Change-Makers; Holistic Learning and Leadership for […]
Professors Without Borders and ARU Embark on Holistic Learning and Leadership for Sustainable Development Programme
We are thrilled to welcome back our esteemed partners from Professors Without Borders for the 2024 programme, “Empowering Change-Makers: Holistic Learning and Leadership for Sustainable Development!” This year’s programme is led by an exceptional team of volunteers, including Cindy Yee Au, Dr. Naveen Hyder, Karen Panzarella, PT, PhD, CHSE, and Nicole Zulu. The two-week programme, […]
Cancer Run 2024: Experts Call for Men’s Involvement in Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness
Cervical cancer remains the leading cause of death among women worldwide and the fourth leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. While cervical cancer does not directly affect men, they play an important role in its prevention since the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer, is commonly transmitted sexually. In […]
African Rural University Welcomes New Students for the 2024 /2025 Academic Year
The University Secretary speaking to some of the students at ARU Upper Lecture Theatre. The vibrant campus of African Rural University (ARU) is abuzz with excitement as new students embark on their academic journey for the 2024/2025 academic year. Today, ARU held its first orientation session at the Lecture Theatre for the incoming freshmen of […]