New A-level reforms to allow students to mix science and arts subjects

Students sit for their Biology exam, part of the UACE 2024 exams. This year's results show a significant improvement in ...

Prof. Celestino Obua, the Uganda National Examinations Board chairperson, addresses the media during the release of the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education examination results. Obua presented findings from a recent study showing that the new Competence-Based Curriculum is producing more innovative and creative learners capable of driving the country's socio-economic transformation.

Ugandan teachers struggle with new A-Level curriculum format

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

10/03/2026

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Prof. Celestino Obua, the Uganda National Examinations Board chairperson, addresses the media during the release of the 2025 Uganda Certificate ...

Makerere University has appointed Prof. Sarah Ssali as the new deputy vice chancellor for academic affairs. The veteran gender studies scholar and former dean aims to prioritize student mental health and interdisciplinary collaboration in her new role at the Ugandan institution.

Makerere University Names Sarah Ssali as Deputy Vice Chancellor

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

20/02/2026

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Makerere University has appointed Prof. Sarah Ssali as the new deputy vice chancellor for academic affairs. The veteran gender studies ...

A classroom session at Aga Khan primary school

NCDC introduces game-based learning to boost primary education skills

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

19/01/2026

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A classroom session at Aga Khan primary school KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Curriculum Development Centre has launched a handbook ...

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) says it is set to close the registration of candidates across the three levels of Primary Living Examinations (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)

Education Ministry Explains New Secondary Curriculum Progress, Implementation

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

23/10/2024

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Students sit for their end-of-year exams at a secondary school in Kampala, Uganda, as the country rolls out its new ...

EDUCATION FOR SELF-RELIANCE IN THIS NEW ERA: Discover your true self to simplify your struggle for success!

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

24/10/2022

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Mr. Francis Luyera is an educationist Unemployment remains a major challenge (a time bomb) in our society/country as Tertiary Institutions ...

New curriculum prepares youth for work, adulthood

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

09/07/2020

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The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) commissioned a labour market survey to understand which skills Ugandan employers look for in ...

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