Gulu University officials on 23 October 2026 held the first planning meeting for the institution’s 25th anniversary celebrations, marking the beginning of preparations for the Silver Jubilee. During the meeting, Dr. Asaf Adebua, the University’s Chief Planning and Development Officer, presented a proposed plan outlining activities and other arrangements for the celebrations to the Central Organising Committee (COC). The committee is chaired by Eng. Moses Onono and Deputised by Canon Dr. Gladys Oyat, who chair the University Council Committees on Planning and Development, and Students’ Affairs, respectively. Dr. Adebua said the university requires more than UGX 1 billion to organise a successful Silver Jubilee celebration and achieve its planned targets. The proposed activities include international conferences, public lectures, documenting the contributions of past and current members of the university community, and a sports gala for university alumni, among other engagements. Eng. Onono encouraged university staff, students, alumni and other stakeholders to actively participate in the celebrations, noting that the Silver Jubilee would feature a series of activities. He also called on members of the public to prepare to support the celebrations, adding that the resource mobilization team would soon reach out to them to seek contributions towards making the event a success.

Trained staff at Gulu University led 19 students through a design-thinking process aimed at refining their ideas and strengthening their innovative potential. The programme culminated in six mentored teams pitching their innovations before a panel of three judges. Outstanding teams were recognised and awarded support to continue testing, refining, and developing their ideas into practical solutions. This was part of the three day training from the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment from 14thto 16th October 2026. In his remarks, Professor Collins Okello, Dean of the College of Agriculture at Gulu University, highlighted the university’s efforts to establish a functional incubation hub in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and other relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. The proposed hub is intended to serve students and communities across the Acholi sub-region by providing a supportive environment for nurturing innovative ideas, promoting entrepreneurship, and developing practical solutions to local challenges. The initiative is expected to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem, create opportunities for young innovators, and contribute to sustainable community development and economic growth.

Gulu University Hosts Equal Opportunities Commission for Equity Audit Gulu University on Monday, 19 October 2026, received a team from the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) to conduct an equity audit scheduled to run from 19 to 30 October 2026. The audit will assess the University's compliance with equity and equal opportunity principles across key institutional functions, including student admission schemes, employment practices, academic delivery, administrative policies, public procurement processes, and physical infrastructure. The team, led by Senior Compliance Officer Ms. Rosemary Kyomujunju, met with Gulu University management on 19 October 2026 to formally commence the exercise. Welcoming the team on behalf of management, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor George Ladaah Openjuru, assured the Commission of the University's cooperation throughout the exercise. He noted that the University would continue to cooperate with the Commission in fulfilling government requirements. The University Secretary, Mr. David Otori Obol, also assured the team that his office would facilitate the exercise by ensuring that the necessary information, records, and other requirements are made available to support the audit. The equity audit is expected to provide an opportunity to assess the University's institutional practices and policies in relation to equity, fairness, and equal opportunities across its operations. @EOC_UG

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Gulu University has today strengthened its capacity to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among staff and students following a three-day institutional readiness and capacity-building programme conducted by the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Centre (MIIC), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Gulu University. The programme brought together university staff and students to strengthen practical skills in innovation, design thinking, problem-solving and the development of ideas into potential solutions to real-world challenges. The engagement combined institutional readiness assessments, hands-on staff training and student mentorship, equipping participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to support innovation within the university. During the programme, lecturers and university staff received training in ideathon facilitation, problem and solution tree analysis, value proposition design, pitching techniques, prototyping basics and team role assignment.

Gulu University Senate has received the report of the Search Committee for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration, paving the way for its consideration by the University Council. The report was presented during a Senate sitting held today at the Gulu University New Library by Rwot Santos Apire, Chairperson of the Search Committee. Prof. Openjuru George Ladaah, Chairperson of Senate, confirmed that the report had been received and would be forwarded to the Gulu University Council for consideration. Following consideration by the University Council, the Chancellor of Gulu University is expected to appoint the university’s first Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration. Currently, Gulu University has a Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs. The proposed appointment would introduce a second Deputy Vice-Chancellor position, with a specific mandate to oversee Finance and Administration. The appointment is expected to strengthen the university’s administrative leadership and provide dedicated oversight of its financial and administrative functions.

The Building Stronger University (BSUIV) Project Team from Gulu University, led by Prof. Okumu Charles and Dr. Agatha Alidri, today concluded a two-day working visit to Maseno University in Kisumu, Kenya. Under the BSUIV Project, Maseno University is a twinning partner of Gulu University, with collaboration focusing on eLearning and research. The Gulu University team was officially welcomed on 30 September 2026 by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Prof. Regina Nyunja. On 1 October 2026, the two institutions held an exchange and knowledge-sharing session at Kisumu Hotel, focusing on sharing good practices and strengthening collaboration in eLearning, research, and innovation. The visit provided an important platform for both universities to learn from each other, strengthen institutional partnerships, and explore opportunities for continued collaboration under the BSUIV Project. @DanishMFA @embassy

Gulu University officially welcomed all fresh students during a ceremony held at the University Main Playground and presided over by University Management, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Okello David Owiny, who represented the Vice Chancellor at the function. Addressing the newly admitted students, Prof. Owiny congratulated them on gaining admission and encouraged them to be happy and proud of their achievement. He revealed that the university had received more than 10,000 applications for admission but was able to admit approximately 7,000 students into various academic programmes. He noted that the number of applications received reflected the high demand for places at the university, making admission a significant achievement for the students who secured places. The ceremony marked the beginning of the freshers’ academic journey at Gulu University and provided an opportunity for University Management to formally welcome and encourage them as they embark on their studies.