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 […]