Mbarara University
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Mbarara University of Science and Technology has won both national & international acclaim in recognition for best practices in outreach and community relations
Mbarara, Uganda
Joined December 2010
#FightingChildhoodCancer2025: Message from Dr. Deus Twesigye, the Ag. Director @MbararaHospital, in partnership with Uganda Pediatric Association @MassGenBrigham and supported by @UgandaCancerIns @MinofHealthUG @MbararaUST @TayariWestTV
Let’s support @MbararaHospital in partnership with Uganda Pediatric Association fight cancer ♋️ in children 🤝@MbararaUST @MGHGlobalHealth @AnnetKembabazi1 @MinofHealthUG @UgandaCancerIns @drlouiseivers @PbyakikaPauline @CountryCinemas @MBUMSA_OFFICIAL @epi_ug @TayariWestTV
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Let’s support @MbararaHospital in partnership with Uganda Pediatric Association fight cancer ♋️ in children 🤝@MbararaUST @MGHGlobalHealth @AnnetKembabazi1 @MinofHealthUG @UgandaCancerIns @drlouiseivers @PbyakikaPauline @CountryCinemas @MBUMSA_OFFICIAL @epi_ug @TayariWestTV
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Get ready for exciting announcements from our CEO, Vlad Tenev at Robinhood Presents: Enter the Mainframe. September 9, 2025 - 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET. https://t.co/cLhiCw7bpH
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@MbararaUST alerts the public to fraudulent emails falsely using the name and identity of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika.
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Join us virtually for the PhD defense of Assoc. Prof. Godfrey R. Mugyenyi on his important research regarding the "WHO Labour care guide". Connect to the defense using the provided Zoom details: Meeting ID: 999 5522 5823 Passcode: 476857
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Join us virtually for the PhD defense of Dr. Ronald Kamoga on his groundbreaking research into Vagus Nerve Stimulation in a rat model of Alzheimer’s Disease. Meeting ID: 999 5522 5823 Passcode: 476857
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Join us for a grand round titled "Xeroderma Pigmentosa: Clinical Advances and Management" The session will be chaired by Dr. Mirembe Stephen Kizito a lecturer and HOD –Dermatology. Learning outcomes; Diagnostic criteria, management options and interdisciplinary approach to XP
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Join us for the public PhD defense of Mr. Jimmy Ronald Angupale. His research focuses on the “Design, Development and Characterization of Herbal Drug Delivery System for Ugandan Antimalarial Plants.” Join virtually via Zoom: Meeting ID: 988 8869 9261 Passcode: 061243
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Join us for the public PhD defense of Mr. Fredrickson B. Wasswa. His research focuses on "MinION Whole Genome Sequencing of blood for diagnosis of cryptococcus meningitis from archived samples at @MbararaHospital. Join virtually via Zoom: Meeting ID: 980 8710 3527 Passcode:
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Join us for the public PhD defense of Ms. Yemalin Lucrece Judith Ahovegbe. Her research focuses on the “Genetic Diversity, Epidemiology, Treatment Outcomes and Medicinal Plants Used in Hepatitis C Infection.” Join virtually via Zoom: Meeting ID: 915 0842 3979 Passcode: 613449
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Mr. Kennedy Kassaza is set to defend his PhD thesis on the "Development of a Mismatch Amplification Mutation Assay and Ex-Vivo Cytokines Evaluation for Rapid Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Cryptococcus neoformans Clinical Isolates in Uganda." This research is a
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Join us virtually for the PhD defense of Ms. Barbra Tuhamize on her research into the Epidemiology and Transmission Dynamics of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Zoom Link: https://t.co/EZWP8rbF0P Meeting ID: 988 8869 9261 Passcode: 061243
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BIG NEWS, Dragon Ball Fans! Pre-register now and join Goku on day one! Get exclusive launch rewards and rare items Will you be the first to experience it?
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The @CamtechUganda Robotics for Kids Program for this 2nd term holiday starts tomorrow 25th August - 6th Sept, 2025 at our offices at @MbararaUST town campus.
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Ranking the stars: Dr. Simon Arunga, Senior Lecturer Department of Ophthalmology @MbararaUST, was installed as the President of the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA) during the 12th Annual COECSA Congress in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. We
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The delegation toured the new Faculty of Computing & Informatics building at Kihumuro Campus, inaugurating a computer lab with 50 computers donated by Ghent University. According to @PbyakikaPauline, this lab will power competency-based learning & AI-driven teaching. The visit
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A team matchmaking session brought together MUST faculty, alumni, and AUGent delegates to explore collaborations in community-based education, youth employability, renewable energy, climate change adaptation, and ICT innovations.
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Delegates from HoGent & Howest also presented their strengths and available opportunities for collaborations.
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“Partnerships flourish where there is mutual trust, a shared vision, and sustainable development. We look forward to securing future collaborations, joint PhDs, and impactful innovations with AUGent.” Prof. Pauline Byakika Kibwika, MUST Vice Chancellor.
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In her welcoming remarks, Prof. @PbyakikaPauline, Vice Chancellor @MbararaUST, reflected on MUST’s remarkable journey over 35 years from a single Faculty of Medicine in 1989 to a vibrant institution with 6 faculties, 2 campuses, and research centers. She highlighted MUST’s
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