The University was established to accelerate national development which is reinforced by flagship programmes on each campus that align with the country’s development agenda. To facilitate Research and Innovation, there is a library on each campus. Students and staff receive periodic training in information literacy that equips them with the skills and techniques to navigate the information resources.
The library has built a robust digital infrastructure to increase access to these resources both on campus and remotely. The University boasts of the unique programmes which are entirely practical that empower its students. Quality is maintained with a Quality Assurance mechanism ensuring that there is value for money, courses are fit for purpose, and that the University is highly ranked. On the downside, the University faces some challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and low staffing but measures are put in place to address these in the near future.
Busitema University joins Elsevier Foundation to celebrate Dr. Taako Edema George's contribution made to open Science. His scholarly work "An evaluation of the environmental impact assessment practice in Uganda: challenges and opportunities for achieving sustainable development", addresses SDGs 6, 8, 14, & 16 has helped to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges. Between 2019-2021 this article received a total of 7,198 downloads. We thank you for your contribution to Open Science. See the full article here
Title: An evaluation of the environmental impact assessment practice in Uganda: challenges and opportunities for achieving sustainable development
The University Library participated in the University Budget Conference for the financial year 2023/24. The Budget estimates are guided by the theme "Digitalisation for Inclusive Education, Research and Innovation". The conference will last 2 days. More details of the University Library Budget, FY 2023/24
With funding from the Engineering Information Foundation, students from the Faculty of Engineering learn to interact and make good use of the library resources integrated with the Learning Management System (LMS). Time is set aside by the respective lecturers to allow the library to meet and guide students on how to access, use and evaluate information resources - in what is termed "The Literate Engineer". Google Photos Album
Busitema University is a multi-campus Public University located in eastern Uganda. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions at the University. Interested persons who meet the minimum requirements should submit 3 sets of applications duly signed together with detailed Curriculum Vitae with names of three referees, Academic Certificates and Transcripts, Copies of Appointment letters and three recent passport photographs in envelopes addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O.Box 236 Tororo or P.O.Box 226 Busia. Applications can be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary at Busitema University or at the Liaison Office at Lincolin Flats A2 Makerere University. Deadline for submission of applications is Friday October 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm East African Time.
An Ebola like Virus Disease has now reached the door steps of the University, a case Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has been confirmed and admitted in Soroti District Hospital. The districts of Mubende and Kassanda are currently under lockdown due to Ebola. The other areas where cases of Ebola have been reported include Bunyangabu, Kagadi, Kyegegwa and Kampala Districts. Ebola, CCHF and related viruses are mainly transmitted from person to person through contact with the body fluid of an infected person including clothing and other items that have been used or had contact with an Ebola patient. Ebola may present with sore throat, fever, body pains but key features are bleeding from body openings. Ebola is deadly and kills over 70% (40%for CCHF) of its victims in a short time.
As you are aware, the approved Calendar for 2022/2023 academic year states that the reporting date for first year students is on October 24, 2022
This communication therefore is to remind you about the reporting date and to request you to make necessary preparations to receive the students and engage them during their first week of reporting.
Please, note that orientation starts on 25th October 2022 on Zoom
The Chairperson of the Website Management Committee together with all the Committee members will hold a stakeholder focus group discussion with staff and students at all the Faculties to gather their views on the design and functionality of the new Busitema University Main Website, Faculty Websites, and the webpages for the Researchers. The meeting is scheduled as follows
Friday 7th October 2022 - 08:00 - 10:00 am - Faculty of Engineering at Technology at Busitema Campus
Tuesday 11th October - 08:00 - 10:00 am, Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources at Namasagali Campus
Wednesday 12th October - 08:00 - 10:00 am - Faculty of Management Sciences at Pallisa Campus
Thursday 13th October - 08:00 - 10:00 am - Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences at Arapai Campus
Website Management Committee Interacts with Staff and Students at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Busitema Campus
Website Management Committee led by the Chairperson Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya held a focus group discussion with academic, administrative and support staff, and student leaders of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology on the terminology, content, structure and interface design, and functionality of the new Busitema University Website. The meeting took place at the Engineering Hall, on Friday October 7, 2022, between 08:00 - 10:00 am and was well attended
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Students internalising the guiding questionsChairperson Website Management Committee Collecting Opinions From Students
Busitema University Library will be holding a one-day training on Tuesday 6, September 2022 at Busitema Campus (Engineering) Library. This training will be on uploading and populating the Established E-reserves and Subject Guides systems.
Target Group: All Campus Librarians, 1 Institute Librarian and other Library Staff selected by the Campus Librarians
Objectives of the Training:
Training of Trainers (ToT) to;
To equip participants with the skills on how to create and upload E-reserves
To equip participants with skills on how to create and integrate subject guides into the LMS
To have fully functional E-reserves and Subject Guides Systems
Learning Outcomes:
A Functional E-reserves System with full-text images of articles and short book chapters that meet fair use copyright guidelines
Electronically accessible E-Reserves
A Functional Subject Guides System lists resources created to assist students with their research needs
Skilled Library Staff who will train students on how to use both E-Reserves and Subject guides
