Empowering Women, Transforming Communities;Highlights from the 2025 ARU Summer School
From May 26–31, African Rural University (ARU) proudly hosted the 2025 UNESCO Chair Summer School under the theme; “Women-Led Change: Community Engagement and Rural Development in Uganda.” The program brought together changemakers from ARU, University of Groningen, Makerere University, Gulu University, and Team University to explore practical solutions for grassroots transformation through the topics including, […]
2025 Summer School Officially Kicks Off at ARU; Empowering Women-Led Change in Rural Uganda
The much-anticipated Summer School on “Women-Led Change: Community Engagement and Rural Development in Uganda” has officially commenced at African Rural University (ARU) in Kagadi, Uganda. Running from 26th to 31st May 2025, this year’s edition brings together a diverse cohort of students, lecturers, and researchers from institutions including University of Groningen , Gulu University, Team […]
ARU Holds Internship Validation Workshop
By Joseph Odoi Today, African Rural University (ARU) held a Validation Workshop at the Centre for Reflection. The purpose of the workshop was twofold To offer a platform for the handover of ongoing projects to key personnel for continued follow-up. To gather recommendations from faculty and stakeholders on improving the internship and practicum experience […]
RIESEA2025 Summit Day One Highlights as East Africa’s Innovation Ecosystem Takes Center Stage
“Innovation is not just about invention, it’s about creating jobs, transforming economies, and unlocking futures.” “The RIESEA Summit will be a gamechanger, it’s a turning point for East Africa’s innovation and #entrepreneurship landscape. Over these two days, we are laying the foundation for a more connected, empowered, and future-ready regional ecosystem.” These were the powerful opening […]
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 […]