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After 3 days of talking and exhibiting research & innovation, the #UCUResearchSymposium 2026 has come to and end.
One frame can't tell the story.
ICYMI, download all resources here👇: ucu.ac.ug/2nd-ucu-annual-sym…
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Jeremy Mugabi Elected 29th UCU Guild President - Kyaggwe TV share.google/yT5XnwKbM4zbRCu…. His opponent, Kuhirwa, garnered 1,587 votes, according to the election results released on Wednesday. @UCUniversity @theucuguild @jeremymugabi
That’s a wrap for the 2nd #UCUResearchSymposium 2026! 🎉
Thank you for joining us to explore research-based solutions to Africa’s contemporary challenges.
Congratulations to our poster presenters & exhibitors recognised for best work! 👏
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That's a wrap! 🎓✨
The 2nd UCU Research Symposium has officially closed after 3 days of bold ideas.
Today's takeaway: Universities must teach beyond the classroom — resilience, attitude, and real marketplace skills.
Research must leave the shelves and drive Uganda's growth.
Thank you to all who made it possible. This is just the beginning.
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A degree isn’t just about competence-based training—it’s about mindset, resilience, and adaptability.
How do we bridge the gap between what universities teach and what the marketplace actually demands?
Watch the full conversation on aligning education with real-world industry needs and agro-industrialization goals.
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I’m glad to have attended the 2nd UCU Annual Symposium on Research, Innovation, Engagement and Pedagogy and worked with the media team to report on its activities.
It was a valuable opportunity to learn, collaborate & share the stories behind the event.
#UCUResearchSymposium – at Mukono, Uganda
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How can communities access renewable energy that truly supports food production? Dr. Jan Bekkering explores a community research approach to matching appropriate technologies with local food-supply needs at #UCUResearchSymposium. #RenewableEnergy
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.At #UCUResearchSymposium, CPA and certified tax advisor Mr. Richard Asiimwe presented a framework linking Christian ethics, servant leadership and firm-level tax compliance in Sub-Saharan Africa.
His message: make tax evasion costly, but also cultivate ethical responsibility.
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Renewable energy can do more than power homes. It can strengthen food systems, empower communities and build local resilience. Dr. Jan Bekkering explores how green technologies can respond to real community needs.
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At the ongoing #UCUResearchSymposium, Dr. Agunyo—Dean @ucufedt together with the team of researchers at the Faculty presented various research projects being implemented. Among these were: the Integrated Energy And Resources Recovery System (IEARRS) Project.
📸 | @emoujhara
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Good oral hygiene goes beyond brushing teeth. Dr. Kasangaki Arabat, Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgeon, highlights concerns around dental caries and unmet treatment needs among Ugandan secondary school students, emphasising the importance of continuous oral healthcare as students transition to university.
#UCUResearchSymposium | @UCUniversity | @UCUResearch
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Dr. Kasangaki Arabat highlights the need for continuity of oral healthcare beyond secondary school—good hygiene practices alone may not be enough to address students’ real dental needs. #DentalHealth #UCUResearchSymposium
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Tomorrow, the Honours College welcomes back, the 25th Guild President, @ddumba_timothy9.
This time, he returns to the room as we bring together the leaders signing off and those preparing to take the baton next week.
See you tomorrow at the Leaders’ Induction Conference!
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This hits home at the Honours College.
Research that stops at graduation has already failed its purpose. At @UCU_Honours, we are raised to pursue knowledge that transforms and serves society.
Thank you, Dr. Nicholas Mukisa, for this timely challenge at the #UCUResearchSymposium
ICYMI yesterday (Day 2)
"Students- if you do research for the sake of graduation, the you have failed the motive for [authentic] research. Your research must be intended to impact society."
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Conspiracy beliefs vs. Vaccines: What did we learn from COVID-19 in Uganda? Prof. Kukunda Elizabeth breaks down the research at #UCUResearchSymposium. 4th-6th Nov, Nkoyoyo Hall. Don't miss this!
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Rev. Innocent Nyikirizibwe on the theme; Faith, Education and Community Empower't: "Are we producing Christians who know how to pray, worship and quote scripture, but struggle, to demonstrate honesty, integrity, compassion, and responsibility in their workplaces and communities?"
"Toothbrushing is central to oral disease prevention, but reported hygiene practices may not reflect clinical oral health or treatment needs. Dental caries and unmet treatment needs among Ugandan secondary school students raise concerns about continuity of oral healthcare into university."
-Dr Kasangaki, Arabat, Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgeon
#UCUResearchSymposium
"Brushing your teeth is not enough to keep you from dental cavities and other diseases. You must do regular check-ups."
-Dr. Arabat Kasangaki, Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgeon #UCUResearchSymposium
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Renewable energy solutions should start with understanding community needs, not simply installing generic solar equipment. By examining how communities produce, process, cook, store and access food, research can help identify appropriate technologies that support sustainable food systems. This was the focus of Dr. Jan Bekkering’s work, “Appropriate Renewable Energy Technologies and Systems for a Sustainable Food Supply – A Community Research Approach.”
#UCUResearchSymposium | @UCUniversity | @UCUResearch
How can communities access renewable energy that genuinely supports food production? Dr. Jan Bekkering explored a community-led research approach to matching appropriate renewable energy technologies with local food-supply needs, highlighting the role of sustainable energy in strengthening food and water value chains.
#UCUResearchSymposium | @UCUniversity | @UCUResearch
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WHY DO PEOPLE REFUSE VACCINES? IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE VACCINE.* 💉
Prof. Kukunda Elizabeth presented a powerful study at the 2nd UCU Research Symposium:
_The influence of conspiracist ideation on vaccine hesitancy in Uganda: Lessons from COVID-19 Vaccination_
Key findings from 1,201 respondents:
- 56% held strong conspiracy beliefs — rising to 84.4% among those unlikely to be vaccinated
- Healthcare workers were the most trusted source (62.7%), government among the least (24.0%)
- Men endorsed conspiracies more, but women who held them were more likely to refuse the vaccine
- These beliefs also shaped parents' opposition to vaccinating their children
Lesson: To fight hesitancy, we must fight misinformation — and let trusted messengers, especially healthcare workers, lead.
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