The Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Dr Lawrence Muganga and the University senior management team have today met the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to discuss possible ways of improving Uganda’s education sector.
Dr Muganga was accompanied by his Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Augustine Osamor Ifelebuegu, the University’s Head of Marketing Mr.Businge Conan Daniel and the University secretary.
“Today myself & colleagues from Victoria University had an opportunity of meeting the Right Honorable Speaker Anita Among. She is also a brilliant and accomplished educator. Our meeting focused on how Parliament can contribute towards education transformation. Thank you Joseph Sabiti.” Dr. Muganga confirmed.
@VUKampala's Vice Chancellor Prof @ReachDrMuganga, the DVC (AA) Prof. Prof. Augustine Ifelebuegu, the Varsity Sec' & Head Marketing, met the Rt.Hon Speaker of @Parliament_Ug @AnitahAmong at her Office. The team discussed with the Speaker aspects of improving Uganda's education. pic.twitter.com/ZR0VBSFz6Z
— Victoria University, Kampala (@VUKampala) July 7, 2022
According to our source who was part of the meeting, the speaker and management of Victoria University agreed that learning should be technology-driven.
In the meeting, the Dr Muganga and Speaker Among asked the higher education institutions to introduce Experiential Learning or Practical-Based courses that will equip learners with mastery, competencies and skills necessary for the competitive job market within the current digital economies.
About Victoria University
Victoria University is one of the leading universities in Uganda and stands out as a center for academic excellence. It offers a fresh and intellectually stimulating environment that nurtures critical thinkers.
The University was opened in August 2013 and has the capacity, facilities, and determination to revitalize higher education in Uganda and in the region.
The University is committed to playing a leading role in bringing and developing high-quality education, and student-centred learning opportunities based on standards of excellence that are unique, innovative, and difficult to match.
Accredited by the National Council for Higher Education with a wide range of nationalities VictoriaUniversity is located in the heart of Kampala City convenient for learners from different parts of the world.
Victoria University is part of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, which has a strong presence in the education sector in Uganda and has under its portfolio, Kampala Parents School and Delhi Public School International.