Busitema University Library Secures Major Grant to Establish Open Access Journal Network

The University Library is delighted to announce that Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya has been awarded a grant of fifty million Uganda Shillings (UGX 50,000,000) from the Busitema University Research and Innovation Fund (BURIF) to establish the Busitema Campus-Based Open Access Journal Network (B-CubeJN) . This flagship initiative, selected under the thematic area of Wealth Creation, marks a significant step forward in the university’s commitment to advancing open scholarship and amplifying its research visibility.…

Busitema University Library Mobilizes Digital Support for Online Learning Period

January 19, 2026 | Busitema University

In response to the University’s shift to fully online teaching and learning from January 20 to February 6, 2026, the Busitema University Library has issued detailed guidance to all library staff to ensure continuous and enhanced support for students, faculty, and researchers during this period.

An internal memorandum, dated January 19, 2026, from the University Librarian outlines a coordinated strategy to maintain seamless access to digital academic resources while…

Busitema University Library Rolls Out Full Digital Support for Online Learning Period

January 19, 2026 — Busitema University

In response to the University’s transition to fully online learning from January 20 to February 6, 2026, the University Library has announced the continued availability of its full suite of digital resources and remote support services to all students and staff.

The announcement, made through an official memorandum from the University Librarian on January 19, 2026, reinforces the library’s commitment to ensuring academic continuity during the extended online teaching period…

ULIA President Appointed to Key Committee for National STI Law Reform, Champions Libraries as Critical Infrastructure

In recognizing the foundational role of information management in national development, Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya, President of the Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA), has been appointed to serve on the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the amendment of the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) Act, 1990. The appointment comes following an official request from UNCST, which is spearheading a crucial review of the law to align it with contemporary…

Dr. Lugya Takes Helm at Busitema University Fund, Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan

BUSITEMA, UGANDA – In a strategic move poised to reshape its financial future, the Busitema University Vice Chancellor, Professor Paul Waako, has announced the appointment of Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya as its new Chief Executive Officer during the Busitema University Budget Retreat at Wash and Wills Hotel, Mbale City. The appointment, effective immediately, signals a new chapter for the Fund, with a clear mandate to transform it into a self-sustaining, profit-generating powerhouse.

Dr. Lugya, a seasoned academic and…

ULIA President Champions Evolving Role of Librarians in the AI Age at MUBS Library Week

KAMPALA – The critical role of libraries and the irreplaceable value of librarians in nurturing a reading culture and guiding users through the complexities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) were the central themes of a keynote speech delivered by the President of the Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA), Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya.

Dr. Lugya was speaking as the Guest of Honour at the official opening of the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Library Week on Monday, October 6, 2025. The event, held…

From Germany to South Africa: A Librarian's Journey to Bring New Skills Home

How can a university library stay ahead of the curve in the digital age? This question drove Ms. Glorias Asiimwe, the Faculty of Health Sciences Librarian at Busitema University, on two exciting international trips in 2025 to find practical answers.

Benchmarking Excellence in Germany

In late May and early June, Ms. Asiimwe joined a group of Ugandan medical librarians on a professional study tour to Germany, partially supported by BI-…

Busitema University Librarian to Champion Libraries' Role at National Open Science Forum

Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya, the University Librarian of Busitema University and President of the Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA), is set to present a key address at the upcoming Uganda Open Science Stakeholders' Meeting. The high-level forum, scheduled for 24th September 2025, will convene at the College of Computing and Information Sciences, Makerere University, in a blended…