On June 15, 2023, representatives from Botho University and Pitzer College in California convened to discuss a potential student and faculty exchange program. The meeting aimed to explore collaboration opportunities and establish a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two institutions. The discussions focused on enhancing educational experiences through international exchange and fostering cultural […]
Continue ReadingBotho University, Botswana campus had the privilege of hosting the Türkiye Ambassador, His Excellency Idem Akay, on the 1st of June 2023. During his visit, the university discussed its strong relationship with Turkish universities having two MoUs in place covering aspects of students and staff exchange, research, and curriculum development opportunities. Botho University also […]
Continue ReadingBotho University, Maseru Campus, participated in the Hlokomela Banana Fundraising Mountain Hike. The objective of the event was to raise funds for a noble cause benefiting the girl child in high schools. The Hlokomela Banana initiative was established in 2015 by Her Majesty the Queen, Masenate Mohato Seeiso, with the goal of providing sanitary towels […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, May 27, 2023, Maseru Campus BU staff convened at Palace Hotel for a well-deserved team building exercise. The day commenced with an enlightening one-hour mental health education session led by FOLA Health & Wellness. This session aimed to prioritize the well-being of BU employees while equipping them with valuable knowledge. The event proved […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, 20th May 2023, the Botho University Rugby team left their opponents in the dust with a magnificent 28-0 victory over BUIST Rugby Team during the Botswana Rugby Union League. The game was held at Livingstone Kolobeng College, where BU Ryders wowed the spectators with their unwavering enthusiasm and togetherness. Congratulations to the BU […]
Continue ReadingThe Eswatini Student and Alumni Affairs Department recently made a significant impact during their visit to the Makholokholo Children’s Cup Mercy Centre in the Manzini Region. Over 400 children were provided with meals, lovingly prepared on-site. The team also launched a garden project, planting various crops while addressing immediate hunger needs. The project will […]
Continue ReadingFaculty of Engineering & Technology (FET) in Maseru Campus hosted and visited Letlotlo International School on the 09th and 19th May 2023 respectively. The event aimed at providing much needed skills to thirty-one (31) Grade 11 students who are completing their LGCSE journey in the following areas of technological themes : Networking and Configuration using […]
Continue ReadingBotho University is proud to announce that its Testing Centre Prometric Site 8220 has been recognised for excellence by one of its esteemed international partners, Prometric. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the Test Centre’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service during the first two quarters of fiscal year 2023, specifically Quarter-1 (October-December 2022) […]
Continue ReadingOn the 12th May 2023, The University of Venda, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Bernard Nthambeleni, Botho University, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sheela Raja Ram, engaged in a fruitful meeting to explore collaborative opportunities. The focus of their discussions encompassed research collaboration, entrepreneurship integration, and initiatives in renewable energy. Moreover, the meeting delved into partnerships with leading German and […]
Continue ReadingBotho University recently hosted an exciting media event on the 9th of May 2023, to share the university’s 2023-2027 Strategy & Sustainability and Social Impact (SSI) Report 2022. Botho University Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Ananth Ram, delivered an engaging and insightful speech on the university’s strategic plans for the next five (5) years. He highlighted key principles […]
Continue ReadingOn the 5th May 2023, Student and Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD) hosted an interactive and insightful workshop on Sign Language and Braille Reading and Writing. The workshop attracted a lot of staff members who enjoyed learning about deaf culture and various topics.
Continue ReadingFaculty of Business & Accounting( FBA) recently arranged an exciting industry trip for it’s students at Phoenix Botswana Assurance Company. The visit provided a fantastic learning experience for the students and an opportunity to meet Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Carlson Chiswo and Chief Financial Officer(CFO), Mr. Rahul Srivastava. They gave a detailed presentation, explaining […]
Continue ReadingFemale International Researchers Network (FIRE) recently visited Botho University Gaborone Campus. The team included Prof Sabine Moebs and Prof. Wendy Fehlner who met with the Senior Management and staff including BU Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sheela Raja Ram, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Finance and Employability, Dr Priya Iyer and the team from Student and Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD). […]
Continue ReadingBotho University, Botswana and the Duale Hochschule Baden Württemberg (DHBW) in Lörrach, Germany developed a Technology Integrated Module for Sustainable Tourism Education: Synergizing Expertise from Botswana and Germany. The Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) is the first state dual, ie practice-integrated, university in Germany. It was founded on March 1, 2009 and continues the dual […]
Continue ReadingThe youth population in Botswana represents more than 50% of the population. 35% to 41.4% of youth in Botswana are unemployed, including university graduates. Though entrepreneurship education and the government institutional framework provide a conducive environment for entrepreneurship, this hydroponic project intends to bridge graduate entrepreneurs’ challenges, such as lenders, and customers’ mistrust of youth […]
Continue ReadingDuration: November 2020 – February 2021 Funding Agency: Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Objectives: Investigate the relationship between Work-Based Learning (WBL) and Perceived Training Needs of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students and Establishes the speed with which TVET graduates can transition to the Labour market after graduation and the perceived […]
Continue ReadingBotho University hosted a successful Open Day Event on the 25th and 26th April 2023, the hugely successful event was well attended by BU Management and staff, alumni, prospective students and stakeholders. BU Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sheela Raja Ram, gave an inspiring speech on the significance of education in our rapidly changing world, and Botho University […]
Continue ReadingBotho University’s commitment to graduate employability continues to be at the forefront of the institution’s mandate in producing globally competitive graduates. On the 27th April 2023, BU hosted the BU 2nd Annual Virtual Employability Fair showcasing over 20 leading employers and three global partners: Virtual Internships, NextStep and WACE, who are dedicated to helping students […]
Continue ReadingBotho University is taking significant steps towards protecting the environment through the theme “Invest in Our Planet”. By installing solar panels on our rooftops, we generate 36% of our power from clean energy sources, reducing our carbon footprint and providing reliable and sustainable energy for our campus. We are also committed to sustainable water usage […]
Continue ReadingBotho University (BU) and Duale Hochschule Baden Württemberg (DHBW) in Lörrach, Germany partnership continue to grow in leaps and bounds. The amazing partnership will see 20 Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism(FHST) students travel to Germany from the 1st to 8th October 2023. The exchange program will begin in July when DHBW students visit […]
Continue ReadingBotho University staff gathered for a photo shoot in their official University t-shirts. Despite their uniformity, each staff member’s personality and unique attributes were visible, providing a memorable day of capturing their sense of unity and teamwork. The photoshoot session reflected Botho University’s diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture.
Continue ReadingAfter 19 remarkable years of dedicated service, Mrs. Jaya Ramanarayanan is bidding adieu to Botho University. As Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor in Human Resources Unit and associated functions, she has been the ultimate team player and a beloved personality. We’re thrilled for her much-deserved retirement, yet heartbroken to see her go after her tireless efforts in […]
Continue ReadingFaculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), in collaboration with Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), celebrated Drone Awareness Day on the 20th April 2023. As the event’s guest speaker, Ontiretse Bagwasi, Lead Trainer and Pilot for the BIUST Commercial Drones Team gave a captivating and stimulating presentation. Bagwasi began his presentation by […]
Continue ReadingBotho University successfully organised a hybrid graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022 to celebrate their academic achievements. The graduation ceremony was held on the 31st of March, 2023, at Manthabiseng Convention Centre. In the vibrant ceremony, 353 students were conferred from the Faculties of Business and Accounting, Engineering and Technology, and Health and […]
Continue ReadingBotho University recently participated in the Botswana Human Resource Development Skills & Career Clinics 2023 popularly known as the “BHRDS Fair 2023″ held from the 20th to the 23rd of March 2023 at Ditshupo Hall in Gaborone. The event saw enthusiastic students, stakeholders, education and training providers across Botswana and Africa in the anticipated […]
Continue ReadingWe are thrilled to announce that Hlabo Pelompe, a Botho University prospective student who applied for a Bachelor of Science in Network Security and Computer Forensics, won a brand-new Android Tablet at the recently ended Botswana Human Resource Development Skills & Career Clinics 2023. Hlabo shared his excitement and passion for technology, stating that […]
Continue ReadingStudents and Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD), in collaboration with Masiela Trust Fund, hosted a Youth Workshop in Gakgatla village. The workshop was attended by Community Leaders and Youth from Gakgatla, SAAD and Masiela Trsut Fund representatives. The workshop is part of a larger community development initiative by Botho University to uplift local communities. It […]
Continue ReadingBotho University (BU) recently celebrated the significant accomplishment of receiving Full Registration from the Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC), Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Loretta Mkhonta. The full registration demonstrates BU’s commitment to providing high-quality tertiary education and following regulatory requirements to ensure that BU graduates have a competitive edge in the global market. It […]
Continue ReadingGerman Ambassador to Botswana, H.E. Mrs. Margit Hellwig-Boette handed over German Language books to the Faculty of Health and Education- Department of Education and Language Skills on the 16th of March 2023. Botho University, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sheela Raja Ram, expressed gratitude for the growing partnership with Germany, which continues to benefit the institution fruitfully […]
Continue ReadingLesotho Campus was a part of the two-day Higher Education Fair organised by the Council on Higher Education Lesotho. The event was held at the Manthabiseng Convention Center from the 2nd to the 3rd of March 2023. The annual career fair draws secondary students from across the nation to learn about various programmes, skills, […]
Continue ReadingThe Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism (FHST) third-year students under the Web-based Hospitality Applications module have recently embarked on a project that aims to contribute to the growth of Manyana Community Development Trust. The trust is based in Manyana village and is responsible for various community-based tourism activities in Manyana. The Web-based Hospitality Applications […]
Continue ReadingOn the 17th of March 2023, Eswatini Campus was abuzz with enthusiasm as it hosted a wellness day by the outstanding team from Mkhiwa Clinic. The event was hugely successful as staff and students underwent comprehensive wellness examinations. A variety of health screenings were conducted, including Blood Pressure assessments, Body Mass Index (BMI), and Cholesterol […]
Continue ReadingEmeritus Professor Paul Evans gave an insightful and engaging lecture on The Elements of Talent Management on the 22nd March 2023 at the BU Gaborone Campus to leading Chief Executives Officers (CEO), leading industry leaders, BU Senior Management, and staff. He shared his expertise in talent management with many practical examples from various multinationals […]
Continue ReadingDominik Andraszek, a third-year student of Media Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, is on an exchange programme at Botho University Botswana. Andraszek is thrilled about the opportunity to expand his horizons with the help of his peers and strives to find solutions that would benefit the local community. His area […]
Continue ReadingStudents and Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD) hosted a Special Need Workshop on the 9th February 2023. The Department of Special Support Services (DSSS) facilitated the workshop, which was attended by staff and students. Several speakers from the DSSS emphasised the value of inclusive education and commended Botho University for its efforts in creating an […]
Continue ReadingTo cap off a successful year of impactful Botho University 25th Anniversary Celebrations, which began with a Media Reception hosted by the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sheela Raja Ram, and culminated with the Main 25th Celebration officiated by Minister for Communications, Knowledge, and Technology, Honourable Thulagano Segokgo. On December 9, 2022, BU kicked off the holiday […]
Continue ReadingMaseru Campus staff celebrated their end-of-year party on the 9th December 2022. This was the year’s last event following a series of events that marked the University’s 25th celebration from the beginning of the year. All staff members were in theme, adorned in denim & white. The event also recognised the winners of the Staff […]
Continue ReadingThe Christmas spirit is best celebrated when people gather to welcome the holiday season and exchange gifts. On December 9th, 2022, the BU Namibia Campus held its 2022 Christmas party at the Water Park in Ongwediva. The event was an epic success, with the Assistant Dean, Mr. Tileinge Andima, electrifying the dance floor to the […]
Continue ReadingBotho University Blended & Distance Learning Campus (BDLC) students were recognised in a prestigious ceremony for their outstanding performance on the 29th of November 2022 by the Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, H.E. Wang Xuefeng.In attendance at the event were BU Senior Management and staff, Chinese Embassy representatives, BDLC students and families as well as […]
Continue ReadingBU hosted an insightful and successful 10th Botho University International Research Conference (BUIRC) on the 25th of November 2022. This year’s theme was “Beyond the Horizon: Reimagining a Sustainable Future.” The conference brought together academics, professionals, captains of industry regulators, the Government, and representatives of international businesses. In her welcome remarks, BU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sheela […]
Continue ReadingBoago Okgetheng, who is studying Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education through the Blended and Distance Learning Campus (BDLC), recently emerged victorious from the UNESCO India-Africa Hackathon 2022. The event was held on the 22nd -25th of November at Gautam Buddha University, Uttar Pradesh in India. The UNESCO INDIA – AFRICA Hackathon is an annual […]
Continue ReadingOn the 22nd November 2022, the Embassy of Japan to Botswana donated 100 books under the READ JAPAN PROJECT to Botho University. In attendance were BU Senior Management and staff, Japan Chargé d’affaires, Ms Murai Makiko, and representatives from the Embassy, as well as members of the media. “It is an honour to welcome the […]
Continue ReadingFirst-year students in the Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism (FHST) were recently assigned a practical project that they had to plan and successfully complete. This exercise was part of their semester-long Internal Continuous Assessment. The students were successful in their plans to establish a honeymoon suite within the FHST Housekeeping Labs. Their bed-making abilities […]
Continue ReadingDr. Chinandu Mwendapole from BU Faculty of Engineering and Technology, shared her knowledge on Indigenous Knowledge Systems at the Innovation Botswana Day 2022 held on the 18th of November 2022.
Continue ReadingThis year marks 25 years of the existence of Botho University and to mark and leave a lasting impression to our schools and communities, The BU Library hosted a one-day training for selected high schools that will benefit from the Library Donation Project. The training hosted school Librarians/Library Keepers from nine schools in Lesotho: Cana […]
Continue ReadingThe Faculty of Health and Education (FHE)’s new dean is an esteemed and decorated professional who boasts many accolades, including being awarded the Presidential Honour for Nursing Meritorious Award, being the first-ever Director of the Department of Institute of Health Sciences in the former Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology. Dr Thokgamo Boitshwarelo […]
Continue ReadingAs part of the Botho University 25th Anniversary Celebrations, Maseru Campus hosted a cultural day to celebrate the diversity of staff and students on the 14th of October 2022. The vibrant and colorful event allowed staff and students to display their different talents not only in cultural entertainment but also in their cultural attire. Performances […]
Continue ReadingCommunity development remains at the heart of Botho University (BU) values, hence on the 25th October 2022 Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism (FHST) donated to the Malaka Community. FHST, with the support of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), collaborated with Botswana Tourism Organisation to donate a computer, printer and paper rims to […]
Continue ReadingIn the true sense of excellence, a Liswati student studying at BU Gaborone Campus did exceptionally well when he scooped all the awards during the recent Graduation held on the 21st October 2022 in Botswana. Sipho Thwala was studying for BSc (Hons) in Network Security and Computer Forensics and scored a 3.75 GPA, which […]
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