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Observations and Considerations on the Sovereignty Bill 2026 & Its Implications on Public Universities. Access the full statement here: must.ac.ug/announcement/o…

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has released the List of Beneficiaries for Government Sponsorship 2026/2027, specifically featuring students admitted under the National Merit Scheme. Access the full list here: must.ac.ug/announcement/g…

Correction: Conrad Twinomugisha won with a total of 1913 votes.

Twinomugisha Conrad has been elected the 38th Guild President of @MbararaUST after securing 2,239 votes. Congratulations to the president-elect

Collaboration in action It is a privilege to have @OpeloTshekiso, a @CarnegieMellon alumnus, working side-by-side with our facilitators during today’s demonstration. This reflects true teamwork, blending expert insights with hands-on support to ensure every student masters digital tools for scientific research. Stronger together, building the next generation of scholars.

The Publishing Masterclass Training, held under the National Conference on Communications (NCC 2026) pre-conference activities at @MbararaUST, was moderated by the university's senior communications officer, Ms. Angella Nakato Muyingo.

As the masterclass session wrapped up, it was noted that the energy at MUST reflected a strong commitment to the future of research. Appreciation was extended to Makerere University and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for bringing the training to the campus. It was emphasized that equipping scholars with the anatomy of a research paper and digital publishing tools represents a game-changer for institutional visibility and scientific impact in Uganda.

Mentorship in motion. It is all hands on deck during the demonstration session as Dr. Adones Rukundo moves from desk to desk, offering hands-on guidance to students. Seeing senior experts simplify complex research tools for the next generation of scholars reflects true academic leadership in action.

Turning theory into practice! There is a different kind of energy in the room when students shift from listening to doing. Under the guidance of Dr. Edwin Mugume, scholars are gaining hands-on experience with digital tools for scientific publishing. From managing complex citations to working through collaborative writing platforms, participants are building practical skills that transform strong research into world-class publications.

The digital transformation of research is here. Dr. Edwin Mugume is leading a high-impact session on how to leverage digital tools to streamline scientific publishing. From automating citations to enabling collaborative writing, participants are learning how to work smarter, not harder, in both the lab and on the page. A step forward in future-proofing research, one tool at a time.

The faces say it all. Knowledge is not just being shared; it is being absorbed. There was incredible energy during today’s session on research publications, where participants showed deep focus and engagement. They are clearly ready to take the world of informatics by storm.

Total immersion In his presentation on the “Anatomy of a Research Paper,” Dr. Adones Rukundo engaged a room full of students in a focused masterclass session. The attentive silence as participants absorbed the key elements of academic publishing reflected what true academic excellence looks like in practice.

During the Publishing Masterclass Training under the NCC2026 pre-conference activities at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Dr. Adones Rukundo from the Faculty of Computing and Informatics presented on academic publishing, outlining the anatomy of a strong research paper. He explained that a paper begins with its identity, title, authors, abstract, and keywords, followed by the context, which includes the introduction and literature review that establish the study and identify knowledge gaps. The core of the paper consists of a clear methodology, objective results, and a meaningful discussion, while the paper concludes with a strong conclusion supported by credible references to ensure academic integrity and completeness.

During the Publishing Masterclass Training under the NCC2026 pre-conference activities at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Dr. Edwin Mugume introduced scientific research as a systematic, controlled, and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about relationships among natural phenomena. He emphasized that research is not just information gathering, but a structured process of discovery that produces new knowledge. He distinguished research from simple data collection or opinion sharing, noting that even accidental discoveries only become research when subjected to a structured process of verification and understanding. He further stressed that research must be problem-driven, goal-oriented, cyclical in nature, and interpretive, requiring not just the presentation of data, but meaningful explanation of findings. Dr. Mugume outlined the standard research framework as identifying a research question, setting objectives, applying a structured cycle from hypothesis to data collection and analysis, and presenting results in the format of Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, and Discussion.

Call for Papers: Facilitator Dr. Edwin Mugume shares key updates on the 10th National Conference on Communications (#NCC2026), hosted by @Makerere . Researchers are invited to submit work across diverse tracks including AI & Data Science, FinTech, ICT for Social Impact, Digital Infrastructure, Smart Societies, Cybersecurity, and more. Key Dates: • Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026 • Acceptance Notification: May 22, 2026 • Final Paper Submission: June 5, 2026 The conference seeks innovative research in areas such as digital connectivity, financial inclusion, media and creative innovation, e-governance, smart cities, education, health, agriculture, and environmental resilience. Ready to share your innovation with the world? ncc.co.ug

“A discovery you cannot communicate is a discovery that does not exist,” Dr. Fred Kaggwa, Dean of @MUSTUganda FCI, opened the Publishing Masterclass with a strong call to action on research visibility and impact. He emphasized that MUST trains brilliant minds, engineers, software developers, IT specialists, and biomedical and mechanical innovators, whose knowledge must move beyond laboratories and dissertations into global academic and practical conversations. “Too much of our research remains between four walls, never reaching journals or peer review,” he noted, urging a shift from isolated work to published, shared knowledge that contributes to global solutions. Dr. Kaggwa expressed appreciation to @UCC_Official and Makerere University for choosing @MbararaUST as a host, marking the beginning of stronger efforts to push research from classrooms to the global stage.

Today, @mbararaUST hosted the Publishing Masterclass Workshop under the National Conference on Communications (NCC 2026) pre-conference activities, funded by @UCC_Official. The session focused on strengthening academic writing and research publication skills. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Edwin Mugume (Makerere University) and Dr. Adones Rukundo (MUST), who guided participants on structuring scientific papers, improving academic writing, selecting journals, and effectively navigating the peer-review process. “Stop letting your hard work gather dust" was the key message of the day as researchers were encouraged to transform ideas into impactful publications.

Turahi Aaron, LC5 chairperson for Isingiro District, reflected on the changing nature of parenting and family structures in the district: “In the past, parents guided their children through stories and daily interaction, but today that connection is weakening.” He welcomed the CONNECT Project as a timely intervention to rebuild parent-child relationships, strengthen guidance within families, and address the growing social challenges affecting adolescents, pledging continued district support to scale its impact.

Drawing from her background in infectious diseases, Prof. @PbyakikaPauline raised concern over declining HIV/AIDS risk perception among adolescents: “When I hear that young people are no longer afraid of HIV, it worries me deeply. Prevention must begin at home.” She re-echoed the central role of parents in guiding and protecting adolescents: “If a child is not guided at home, they will seek guidance elsewhere." Prof Byakika called for scaling the CONNECT model across Uganda to strengthen families, inform policy, and build a healthier generation.