By Frank Kamuntu
Victoria University (VU Kampala) is shutting the curtains of 2023 in a thrilling style after registering a powerful performance at the Ugandan Inter-University Media Challenge, proudly organized by the Media Challenge Initiative (MCI).
MCI is a youth-driven non-profit organization aiming at building the next generation of journalists in Africa through training, mentorship and experiential peer-to-peer learning.
The awards won by VU students include:
- Best Producer, English News
- Best English Public Service Reporter
- Best Luganda Public Service Reporter
- Best English Migration Reporter
- Best English Gender Reporter and
- Outstanding In Photography 2023 award that was scooped by NBS TV’s Francis Isaano, a proud journalism student of Victoria University.
Commenting on the above victory, Victoria University Vice Chancellor Prof Lawrence Muganga noted this is another testament showing their commitment to driving their students into the brighter future they have always dreamt about.
”The above accolades speak volumes, and this triumph is a testament to our commitment to excellence. Our students and those hoping to join us in 2024 be rest assured that we ‘manufacture’ that future you’ve always dreamt about,” said a jubilant Professor.
In another exciting news, the same University scooped Ugx10m worth of equipment, smartphones and other juicy prices after being announced as the 2nd Runners-Up in the Ultimate University Challenge that brought together all the country’s 16 chartered Universities. These competitions were organized by New Vision and Bank of Uganda.
”Embarking on the journey to revolutionize the nation’s education, skeptics doubted, many overlooked, and some questioned our methods. We stand firm in the game of incrementalism. Keep an eye on this space, and you will witness the transformation,” announced Victoria University.Â
Muganga didn’t forget to thank all VU supporters for their unwavering encouragement.
”Special thanks to Dean Faculty of Humanities and Social Science at Victoria University Dr. Harriet Mimi Uwineza, Journalism Head of Department Mr. Hakim Nkalubo, and Coach Extraordinaire Bukyana Julius
for their invaluable guidance,” added Muganga.
Equipped with dozens of courses that are at an international level, Victoria University has for years proved to be in ‘the driving seat’ academically committed to playing a leading role in bringing and developing high-quality education, student-centred learning opportunities based on standards of excellence that are unique, innovative and difficult to match.
In case you are wondering how to join this mighty University, just tap on your Google and type in www.vu.ac.ug to get more details or call +256 782 397 699 or +256 707 780 158 or pass by the University’s main campus located at Victoria Towers, Plot No. 1-13 Jinja Road, PO.Box 30866 Kampala, Uganda.
