Prof Maud Kamatenesi Mugisha

Yesterday, Prof. Adipala Ekwamu, Executive Secretary, RUFORUM Network, gave me books he authored for Bishop Stuart University and another pack for Mbarara University of Science and Technology-Official. We also discussed different areas of community engagement and entrepreneurship for BSU.

FRAME 2: On the extreme right, is Ms. Juliet Ochienghs, the Coordinator, Forum for African Women Vice-Chancellors (FAWoVC), housed at Makerere University under the leadership of Prof. Mary Okwakol and the VC of BSU is a member of FAWoVC.

We believe grooming and mentoring females as academic leaders is rather crucial in Africa and beyond. We hope for more projects by RUFORUM at BSU including the Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Ph.D. training in 2023.

Happy Weekend and stay blessed.

AVSI's new COP Mr. Moses Cik visited Bishop Stuart University yesterday. As BSU we are gratefully for this long partnership with AVSI that aims at skilling youth for entrepreneurship and careers development.

While at ISBAT University Kampala, yesterday, I represented Bishop Stuart University and presented a paper on "Open Science for Universities based on UNESCO Recommendations" during the 12th Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum Conference organised by the National Council for Higher Education. Download the paper: https://www.bsu.ac.ug/download/vcs-presentation-on-open-science-for-universities-based-on-unesco-recommendations/

Yesterday, 16th September 2022, on behalf of Bishop Stuart University, I signed a condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II at the UK in Uganda (British High Commission-BHC), Kampala.
I also met with Mr. Matthew Little, the Deputy Development Director, BHC. We shared a lot and he promised to visit Western Uganda very soon.

Find my message of condolence here https://www.bsu.ac.ug/2022/09/message-of-condolence-queen-elizabeth-ii/

Yesterday, 29th August 2022, MAMITA Technical and Business Management Institute signed an MOU with Excel Hort Consult Ltd to collaborate in skilling the youth and talent development, research and innovations.

Excel Hort Consult Agribusiness Incubator is a business incubation and innovation center in Mbarara and MAMITA is a technical institute founded in 2016 to offer hands-on skills development for specialised technocrats and professionals with a global impact.

The collaboration will further encourage agritourism skilling and sector development, business incubation management, culture and creative industry development, traditional herbal sector, development via oil extraction, agro-based skills development focusing on hibiscus, technology and innovations commercialisation.

Nkubito Innocent and Irene both Bishop Stuart University alumni have wedded today at St. Emmanuel Archdeaconry Church, Kabwohe, Sheema District.
BSU family is growing everyday and we thank God.

Congratulations Innocent and Irene. I wish you a very happy marriage.

My husband, Dr. Balaam Mugisha and I earlier this month had an interaction with Prof. Enoka Rukare's family at their home.

On behalf of Bishop Stuart University, I thank them for the Prof. Enoka Rukare award worth 50 million Uganda Shillings to support students pursuing Bachelor of Education at BSU. Yesterday, the University Senate endorsed a committee to handle this ward and one representative from the family will always be invited to attend and devise possible fundraising to increase the numbers. We were honored by your treat and gifts. May God bless you.

The 7th BSU Mission and Exhibition week ended successfully yesterday, 7th August 2022 with over 600 people mainly students of BSU getting saved and recommitting their lives to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. I greatly thank our Chief Missioner, Emeritus Bishop Geoffrey Rwobusisi, Mrs. Peninah Byarugaba and Rev. Jasper Tumuhimbise who preached the word.

I appreciate the University Chair Council and his Council Members for the endearing support. I also extend my appreciation to the Chancellor and Chair Board of Trustees, Bishop Dr. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa; media houses; service providers and all staff of Bishop Stuart University.
Glory be to God for the far He has brought us! Ebenezer!

I welcome Hon. Min. Dr. Monica Musenero to Bishop Stuart University. She is here to officially launch BSU exhibitions.

Copies of my graduation speeches from 2014 to 2022 are available. Get a soft copy here https://www.bsu.ac.ug/2022/08/vice-chancellors-graduation-speeches-since-2014/
I am also happy to announce that BSU is currently celebrating and honouring Prof. Enoka Rukare for his contribution to the University as the first Vice-Chancellor. Join us and we celebrate the 20 years of BSU too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2LsPfvh6do

My address at the 7th BSU Week Opening https://www.bsu.ac.ug/2022/07/vice-chancellors-speech-at-the-7th-bsu-week-opening/

I thank Prof. Adipala Ekwamu (Executive Secretary -RUFORUM) who has spent quality time with us at BSU. We thank you for your numerous contributions towards the development of BSU.

Access my tribute to the fallen Prof. Christine Dranzoa here https://www.bsu.ac.ug/2022/06/vcs-tribute-to-late-prof-christine-dranzoa/
Farewell, sleep in thee everloving and everlasting arms in Glory.

With profound sadness, I have received the very sad news of the passing on of Prof. Christine Dranzoa, VC, MUNI University and Chair Person Executive committee, Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA). Academia has lost an intellectual mammoth, a mentor and a friend. We shall miss her forever. Very sad news to wake up to indeed. May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

This is 32 years ago (Left). Nanyongera Innocent and I looked like this while at Maryhill High School. She is now a Nalongo and an Architect. Very old days and there is so much to thank God for.

In Ghana, at Ashesi University representing Bishop Stuart University at the 5th Annual Convening Education Collaborative event. Theme: Building the capacity of institutions to improve African higher-ed outcomes. Started on the 13th and ends on the 17th of June 2022. The Education Collaborative

While at Namugongo Martyrs Site, Dr. Balaam Mugisha Resident Director MAMITA Technical and Business Management Institute and I met with Mr. Jud Natamba - Office of the Auditor General, Hon. Nyakikongoro - Woman MP Sheema District, Rev. Can. Duncans Mugumya - Commissioner Sports and Physical Education MOES, Can. Appolo Buzare - Head of Laity Kampala Chapter WAD, Dr. Nicholas Mwebesa Senior Manager NWSC and Dr. Arthur Baimomugisha - MD ACODE

Happy Martyrs Day

We walked 150km from Masaka to Namugongo Protestant Shrine!
Our (Dr. Balaam Mugisha and I) pilgrim journey to Namugongo for this year's Uganda Martyrs' day celebrations started from Masaka Tropical Inn Hotel on 27/5/22 to 1/6/22 (6 days). A great and refreshing experience.
It's time to reflect and thank God for his divine revelations.

Happy Martyrs Day 2022.

My husband and I have successfully reached Namugongo ahead of the Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations. Your prayers in faith have been answered be expectant to hear from the Lord. We Give God the Glory.

Today, Bishop Stuart University Ethnobiology Team and I had a very fruitful meeting with Busitema University PRESIDE project Team at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University, Mbale Campus. We proposed the following:
1. Herbal medicines (HM)-Integrated Curriculum along the Education Value Chain.
2. Develop training programs from certificates to degrees to train all cadres in HM.
3. Have an MOU to enhance our relationship and partnerships.
4. Standardise HM methods and document them well.
5. Natural products vs non-communicable diseases.
6. Joint research projects and proposal writing.

I appreciate the Vice-Chancellor, Busitema University, Prof. Paul Waako; Project Leaders Dr. Samuel Baker Obakiro, Dr.Owor Richard Oriko, Dr. Banson Barugahare, Dr. Peter Kiyondo, and Mr. Kennedy Kiyimba

Yesterday, I signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Vice-Chancellor of Islamic University In Uganda to collaborate in research, staff exchange and development, innovations, programmes development and other matters of capacity building. I call upon the staff of the two universities (BSU and IUIU) to explore and exploit the opportunities highlighted above and enroll for RUFORUM Network GTA sponsored PhDs and Masters.

We thank God for the far he has brought us. Ebenezer!

Thank you all for wishing me a happy birthday. May God bless you for me.

Gallant alumni of Bishop Stuart University and the general public I call upon you to come and join us for a public lecture tomorrow, Thursday, 5/5/2022 at 2pm EAT.
For those who may not make it physically join us live bit.ly/BSUPublicLecture

Finally, I congratulate all graduands, class of 2022 I upon attaining this great milestone. We give God the glory and look forward to hosting you on Friday for the ceremony. Congratulations.

Don't miss. Spare time and be part of us on 5/5/2022.
Tx

Bishop Stuart University will hold a Public Lecture on 5/5/2022 ahead of the 17th Graduation Ceremony scheduled to take place on 6/5/2022.
Presenter: Prof. John Mugisha, VC Cavendish University Uganda
Discussant: Mr. Herbert Mugumya, Senior Regional Director, PAI
Theme: Higher Education in Uganda's growth and challenges management in post Covid-19 era.
Details: https://www.bsu.ac.ug/event/public-lecture/

With my husband, Dr. Balaam Mugisha at the installation of Archdeacon Ven. Rev. Alfred Tumushabe, Kaberebere Archdeaconry today the 24th of April 2022. We thank God for the favour bestowed upon him.

I congratulate all our sports female students who represented Bishop Stuart University at the Eastern Africa University Women Games from 15th to 17th April 2022 and exhibited an outstanding performance. We are undoubtedly proud of you. https://www.bsu.ac.ug/2022/04/bishop-stuart-university-shines-at-2022-feaus-women-games/

Warmest wishes from us to you. We hope you have a fabulous Easter day filled with the love of Jesus.🥚🐰

Yesterday, I joined fellow Rotarians for a safe motherhood fundraising run to support the Neonatal Ward at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital where Bishop Stuart University was among the sponsors of the event. What's outstanding is that I got a gold medal for senior runners. I ran from Rotary House - Kiyanja through Mahembegente, Ntare Rd back to Rotary House (5km). This poses a challenge to many of us to get out of our comfort zones and start showing up for such. Rotary Club Of Mbarara Rotary House Mbarara Rotary International Rotaract

Yesterday the 25th of March 2022, we had a very successful day for the first-ever MAMITA Technical and Business Management Institute graduation ceremony. Over 150 students graduated with Diplomas, Certificates in different disciplines including Accounting, Nursery Teaching, Secretarial Studies, Plumbing, Mechanics, Tailoring, Electrical installation, Agriculture, etc and a team of 27 council members were also inaugurated on the same day to steer up the daily operations at the institute. We thank God for bringing us thus far.

This afternoon, I met with representatives from Equity Bank Uganda, Mr. Nuwagaba JB and Mr. Agaba Joseph who came to pay a courtesy visit to the Bishop Stuart University. BSU has a strong relationship with Equity Bank and is now extending credit facilities to BSU staff. Students as well can pay fees through the same bank.

Wishing you all a wonderful new month of March full of success. May the good Lord remember you among the most blessed people ever.

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022.
Our God Reigns.

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WAHED Conference 2021: 'Who will be going to university in 2030?’ - Wednesday 17th November 2021 - World Access to Higher Education Day

Today, I will deliver a keynote at the World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED) Conference 2021 under the theme "Who will be going to university in 2030?" at 11:00am (EAT)
Join https://worldaccesshe.com/wahed-2021
More details https://worldaccesshe.com/event/wahed-2021-who-will-be-going-to-university-in-2030/

WAHED Conference 2021: 'Who will be going to university in 2030?’ - Wednesday 17th November 2021 - World Access to Higher Education Day 17/11/2021

Bishop Stuart University has officially signed an MOU with Makerere University to collaborate in teaching, innovations, research uptake, training postgraduate students and mentorship. This partnership has been on since 2015 to date and BSU has benefited from Makerere University in staff development, benchmarks and research projects. Prof Maud Kamatenesi Mugisha Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe

Yesterday, I got an opportunity to speak to the congregation at the event that was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and AVSI's TheSayProject under the theme Youth Inspire Youth in Agriculture Initiative. The function was organized to award the youth champions in agriculture in the Western region. Two of Bishop Stuart University students have benefited from this. Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

On the 18th of October 2021, I officiated the official launch of the Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) regional center at Bishop Stuart University. We were pleased to host a team from HESFB led by Mr. Bossa Kizito, the director of operations. The Center will give support services to prospective and final year students to apply for government loans in the greater Mbarara region. https://www.bsu.ac.ug/2021/10/hesfb-regional-center-media-launch/