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New Student Orientation for the 2025/2026 Academic Year (August Intake)
African Rural University (ARU) has officially welcomed its new cohort of students, marking the start of the academic year with orientation sessions designed to introduce them to the ARU education model and the unique opportunities it offers. A total of 29 students participated in the orientation, which included sessions on the Foundation Course, ICT training, […]
ARU Celebrates 25 Years of KKCR; Advancing Rural Transformation Through Community Radio
ARU STUDENTS DURING A TREE PLANTING EXERCISE IN KAGADI TOWN From August 20–23, 2025, African Rural University (ARU) joined Kagadi Kibaale Community Radio (KKCR), housed on ARU’s campus, to celebrate 25 years of transformative community-based radio programming. KKCR’s founding was inspired by the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, which emphasized the importance of […]
Promoting Sustainable Practices; PELUM Donates Briquette-Making Machine to Rutete Community
In a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, PELUM Uganda with support from Bridge from the world donated briquette-making machines to Nyakasheema Farmer Family Learning groups under African Rural University in Rutete Subcounty. The event, held on August 17th, 2025, brought together over 50 members of the Nyakasheema Farmer […]
Upcycling for Sustainable Village Entrepreneurship; Prowibo 2025 Summer School Kicks Off at ARU
The Professors Without Borders (Prowibo) 2025 Summer School has officially kicked off today, August 25, 2025, at the ARU campus, bringing together students, staff and community members eager to explore sustainable innovations for rural development. This year’s theme is “Upcycling for Sustainable Village Entrepreneurship,” and this involves turning everyday materials into business opportunities that benefit […]
ARU Vice Chancellor, VCF Engage State Minister Muyingo to Shape Uganda’s Higher Education Future
Today, 5th August, 2025, the Vice Chancellor of African Rural University (ARU), Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, Senior Ashoka Fellow, joined fellow Vice Chancellors under the Vice Chancellors’ Forum (VCF) in a strategic national policy dialogue at the Ministry of Education and Sports. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss key policy matters including a position […]
