UG - Science Olympiad Foundation Uganda

We made headlines after an incredible performance at the Hellenic International Young Naturalists Tournament (IYNT) in Greece 🇬🇷

🏅 Uganda finished 4th overall
🏅 Two Ugandan teams reached the semifinals
🏅 Individual global awards

And today, the story is featured in the Daily Monitor 📰. Grab yourself a copy of today’s Daily Monitor and read the full story

The Hive is assembling its strongest guardians for a Juror's Conclave - a special Alignment & Preparation Workshop for the full UNSO 2026 Jury Panel.

This is where standards will be unified, expectations set, ideas sharpened to make our Jury one powerful force ready to guide and judge with excellence.

Date: Saturday, 16th May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Gayaza High School

Breakfast & Lunch will be served.

This is a closed, invite-only session.

Got questions about Science Fights? We’ve answered the most important ones. Swipe through to understand the format, what’s expected, how you’ll be judged, and how to approach the competition with confidence.

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One Hive. Endless Possibilities. 🐝

Behind every strong team is an even stronger support system. We proudly present our UNSO 2026 Trainers - experienced alumni, champions, and passionate educators ready to equip our teams for excellence.

Training sessions have started.

Qualified teams: Check your assigned trainer and make contact today using the details provided. The journey to the top begins with preparation.

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣! The official challenges for the UNSO 2026 are here! Six real-world inspired problems across Biology, Chemistry & Physics that will test the best young scientists in the country.

Teams, it’s time to dive in, model, experiment, and innovate. This is your battlefield! Swipe through all six problems and start preparing!

Her Majesty the Queen, Sarah 😄, has made her first major appointment. Meet Asobola Emmanuel Kateu, our Lead Juror for the Uganda National Science Olympiad 2026. A former IYNT Champion, calm under pressure, and the perfect bridge between jurors, chaperones, and our brilliant young scientists. He’s the man who will uphold the highest standards while keeping the hive buzzing with fairness and excellence.

We welcome Asobola Emmanuel Kateu to the Hive 🐝.

𝗛𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🐝⚔️: The official Pairings for Science Fight 1, 2 & 3 are out! 96 teams have been drawn into 32 thrilling battles across three Science Fights. Reporters, Opponents, and Reviewers - your opponents have been named.

This is the moment the real competition begins. Check the full schedule, and get ready to defend or attack with science 😉.

We are delighted to announce our Chief Guest for the Uganda National Science Olympiad 2026, Ms. Thandie Lekone, IJSO Vice President – Africa.

Thandie is a distinguished lecturer of Physics and Chemistry, and a Physics Curriculum Developer for the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education.

Her presence brings immense experience, continental leadership, and inspiration to our young scientists. Having the IJSO Vice President (Africa) grace our event is a true privilege and a massive boost for UNISO 2026.

Welcome to the Hive, Mrs. Thandie Lekone.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲! 96 powerhouse teams from 34 brilliant schools are locked in and ready to engineer tomorrow at the Uganda National Science Olympiad 2026

Swipe through the full lineup. Which school are you rooting for? 😃

𝗛𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 🐝: We are thrilled to unveil our Tournament Director, the Queen of the Hive herself: Sarah Kelly Birungi .sarelly._ .

She'll be the strategic mind, the steady hand, and the beating heart that will guide our 96 teams through three days of pure scientific brilliance.

sarelly._ , the throne is yours 😀

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲: We're proud to announce that the 2026 Uganda National Science Olympiad will be hosted at , one of Uganda’s leading centres of academic excellence and innovation.

Renowned for its world-class facilities, forward-thinking learning environment, and commitment to nurturing globally competitive students, Kabojja provides the perfect stage for a tournament of this calibre.

On 20th June 2026, some of the brightest young scientific minds in the country will converge here - to question, to challenge, and to push the boundaries of possibility.