The Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum (UVCF) held a successful general meeting on17th February 2025 in Kabale, hosted by Prof Joy Kwesiga- Vice Chancellor Kabale University. The meeting brought together Vice Chancellors and representatives from universities and other degree-awarding institutions across the country to discuss critical developments in the higher education sector and set strategic direction for the forum.
Preliminary Session
The meeting commenced with registration and the acknowledgment of apologies, followed by an opening prayer. The agenda was adopted without amendment. Welcoming remarks were delivered by the host institution, emphasizing the importance of regional engagement. The UVCF Chairperson provided opening remarks focusing on the strategic role of UVCF in national development, while the Executive Director shared updates on forum activities and highlighted progress on key initiatives since the last meeting.

Presenters

Coperatives in Higher Education

The Uhuru Institute for Social Development The institute presented its work on social transformation and the potential for partnership with universities in civic education, leadership, and community development programs.

New Curriculum

Dr. David Mugimbi from the Ministry of Education and Sports briefed members on the recently introduced lower education curriculum and appealed to universities to support its successful implementation. He urged institutions to align their teacher training programs, educational research, and academic offerings with the new curriculum framework.

RENU -Services

RENU provided an update on its new services and expanded infrastructure aimed at supporting digital transformation in higher education institutions across Uganda. These included enhanced internet connectivity, advanced cybersecurity solutions, cloud services, and platforms to facilitate collaborative research and academic resource sharing.