University of Botswana

Tɛmplet:Infobox university

University of Botswana (UB) nyɛla bɛ ni daa pilli shɛli yuuni 1982, din daa tuuli higher shikuru baŋsim bɔbu shɛli bɛ ni daa pilli Botswana.^[1] University maa nyɛla din mali shikuruti dibaa ata saha ŋɔ: zaɣ'yini nyɛla din be tiŋzuɣu zaŋ n-ti Gaborone,zaɣ'yini nyɛ din be Francistown ka din pahi maa nyɛla din be Maun. University of Botswana nyɛla din pirigi "faculty" nima ayobu: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Health Sciences, Science and Social Sciences n-ti pahi Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital. UB nyɛla din dɔ 1201–1500 zaashee dunia zaa ka nyɛ din dɔ bupishi ni yini sub-Saharan Africa yuuni 2024 Times Higher Education World University Ranking.^[2]

Taarihi

UB nyɛla din daa piligi ka nyɛ university titali ka niriba pam tooi booni UBBS bee University of Bechuanaland (Botswana), Basotoland (Lesotho), and Swaziland; ka bɛ daa pilli yuuni 1964 ni booi tiŋgbani maa tertiary education bɔbu wahala apartheid-era South Africa.Tɛmplet:Cn Din daa niŋ ka Botswana mini Lesotho daa deei di maŋ sulinsi naai nyaaŋa yuuni 1966 ka bɛ daa boli university ŋɔ University of Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland (UBLS).^[3]

Administration

Tiŋgbani zuɣulan bee tiŋgbani zuɣulan paa zaŋ n-ti Botswana nyɛ Chancellor zaŋ n-ti University ŋɔ.^[4][5] Kpɛma so ŋun dɔ zuɣusaa shikuru maa ni nyɛ Vice Chancellor. University maa nyɛla din mali Vice Chancellor nima anu tum di piligu:

• 1982–1984: John Turner,
• 1984–1998: Thomas Tlou,
• 1998–2003: Sharon Siverts,
• 2003–2011: Bojosi Otlhogile,
• 2011–2017: Thabo Fako.^[6]
• 2017–hali ni zuŋɔ: Prof. David Norris^[7]

Student life

Shikuru bihi pam nyɛla ban be university maa biɛhigu shɛhi.^[8] Shikuru bihi shɛba ban be university ŋɔ biɛhigu shɛhi maa nyɛla bɛ duɣiri n-tiri shɛba.^[9]

Neen shɛŋa din be shikuru maa ni nyɛ Olympic-sized swimming pool, yila yilibu mini waa wabu shee, diɛma ni yiɣ'jam shɛhi (basketball, tennis, handball, netball n-ti pahi volleyball). University maa nyɛla National Stadium luɣili zuɣu ka dizuɣu chɛ ka university maa mali kuri di bukaata.

University maa nyɛla din tibiri niriba ka saɣisiri niriba yoliyoli.

Faculties and Departments

Faculty of Business

Faculty of Business nyɛla bɛ ni daa pilli shɛli yuuni 1997 din daa niŋ ka university maa daa nya School of Accounting and Management Studies ka bɛ na zaŋ li pahi Faculty of Social Sciences.^[10] Lala "faculty" ŋɔ puuni bɔhimbu yaɣa dibaa ata nyɛla bɛ ni daa piligi shɛli, din nyɛ, marketing, accounting n-ti pahi.^[11] "Faculty" maa nyɛla din mali degree nima bɔhimbu yaɣa dibaa anu:

• Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing
• Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS)
• Bachelor of Finance
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Faculty of Education

"Faculty" ŋɔ nyɛ faculty kurili zaŋ n-ti university ŋɔ. Faculty maa nyɛla din bɔhimbu yaɣa anii Lifelong Learning and Community Development, Educational Foundations, Educational Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Languages and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Sciences Education, Primary Education n-ti pahi Sports Science.^[12] University maa nyɛla din mali undergraduate bɔhimbu yaɣa pinaanu.^[12]

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Technology nyɛla bɛ ni daa piligi shɛli yuuni 1996 din daa niŋ ka bɛ zaŋ Botswana Polytechnic pahi UB zuɣu.^[13] Faculty ŋɔ nyɛla din waɣilim daa be kamani 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) ka chɛ UB shikuru titali din be Gaborone ni ka bɛ pa booni BCET amaa ka bɛ daa leei zaŋ tahi university ŋɔ ni.

Faculty maa nyɛla din mali bɔhimbu yaɣa kamani Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Industrial Design and Technology.^[14] Di nyɛla din lahi mali bɔhimbu yaɣa kamani Architecture, Real Estate, Planning Survey.

Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Humanities nyɛla din mali bɔhimbu yaɣa pia: African languages and literature; Chinese studies; English; French; History; library and information studies; media studies; Portuguese studies. Di nyɛla din lahi mali undergraduate mini post-graduate bɔhimbu yaɣa.^[15] Taarihi bɔhimbu yaɣili maa nyɛ archaeology unit.^[16] Confucius shikuru zaŋ n-ti University of Botswana nyɛla bɛ ni daa pilli shɛli yuuni 2006 ka daa zaŋ li pahi Faculty of Humanities.^[17]

Global Partnerships

University of Botswana nyɛla din gbaai alikawli ni tuma duzuɣuri pam din yɛn chɛ ka di tooi niŋdi vihisi viɛnyɛla ka bɔhimdi lala niriba ŋɔ sani. Din gbaai alikawli ni tiŋduya tuma du shɛŋa nyɛ din doli na ŋɔ:

United States

• University of California (University of California Education Abroad Program)^[18]
• University of Pennsylvania (Botswana-UPenn Partnership for healthcare improvement)^[19]
• University of Texas at Austin
• Georgetown University^[20]

• University of Kansas^[21]
• Augustana College^[22]
• Indiana University^[23]
• University of Alabama^[24]
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign^[25]
• University of Minnesota^[26]
• Florida State University^[27]

Europe

• University College Maastricht at Maastricht University (Netherlands)
• University of Tübingen^[28] (Germany)
• Goethe University Frankfurt^[29] (Germany)
• University of Potsdam^[30] (Germany)
• University of Giessen^[31] (Germany)
• University of Bremen^[32] (Germany)
• Technical University of Dortmund^[33] (Germany)
• University of Koblenz and Landau^[34] (Germany)
• Technical University of Kaiserslautern^[35] (Germany)
• Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt^[36] (Germany)

Asia-Pacific

• Kyoto University^[37] (Japan)
• Tokyo University of Foreign Studies^[38] (Japan)
• Akita University^[39] (Japan)
• Ritsumeikan University (Japan)
• Jiangsu University^[40] (China)
• Victoria University of Wellington^[41] (New Zealand)
• University of Adelaide^[42] (Australia)

Africa

• Rhodes University^[43] (South Africa)
• Tshwane University of Technology (South Africa)
• University of Zambia (Zambia)

Notable alumni

• Seretse Khama Ian Khama - Tiŋgbani zuɣulan kuro zaŋ n-ti Republic of Botswana^[44]
• Bogolo Kenewendo - Botswana daabia mini siyaasa nira, ŋun daa nyɛ Cabinet Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry zaŋ n-ti Cabinet of Botswana ^[45][46]
• Mokgweetsi Masisi - Tiŋgbani zuɣulan ŋun pahiri anu zaŋ n-ti Republic of Botswana
• Patricia McFadden - Swazi author, Professor of Sociology n-ti pahi African radical feminist
• Linah Moholo - Governor of the Bank kuro zaŋ n-ti Botswana mini Chancellor zaŋ n-ti University of Botswana
• Siyanda Mohutsiwa - Botswana sabira mini pohim zuɣu lahabali tira ^[47]
• Athaliah Molokomme - tuuli attorney general ŋun nyɛ paɣa zaŋ n-ti Botswana mini women’s rights activist
• Sanji Mmasenono Monageng - zuɣulan paa kuro zaŋ n-ti International Criminal Court (ICC)
• Beatrice Mtetwa - Zimbabwean human rights lawyer
• Naledi Pandor - South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation^[48]
• Bridgette Radebe - South African businesswoman
• Phandu Skelemani - Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana mini Minista kuro zaŋ n-ti Foreign Affairs
• Goabaone Taylor - accountant and sports administrator
• Slumber Tsogwane - Vice President ŋun pahiri awɔi zaŋ n-ti Botswana
• Ellinah Wamukoya - Bishop of Swaziland kuro mini tuuli female Bishop in Africa

Lihimi m-pahi

• Botswana Vaccine Institute

Kundivihira

Further reading

• (2013) "Why the University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland Failed: Lessons from the brief history of a regional university in southern Africa". Journal of Southern African Studies 39 (2): 465–480. DOI:10.1080/03057070.2013.796737. ISSN 1465-3893.

External links

• Official website
• History Department site (separate)

Tɛmplet:Universities in Botswana

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Algeria	*Algiers 1 University Constantine 1 University Oran 1 University Université Badji Mokhtar d'Annaba Université des sciences et de la technologie d'Oran Université Des Sciences Islamiques University of Ouargla University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene
Angola	*Agostinho Neto University
Benin	*African University For Cooperative Development Edexcel University Poma International Business University Université de Parakou University of Abomey-Calavi
Tɛmplet:Country data Botswana	* Botho University Botswana Accountancy College Botswana International University of Science and Technology Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources New Era College Of Arts, Science And Technology University of Botswana
Tɛmplet:Country data Burkina Faso	*Institut International d'Ingénierie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement Institut Supérieur d’Informatique et de Gestion L'Université Aube Nouvelle Nazi Boni University University of Ouagadougou
Tɛmplet:Country data Burundi	*École normale supérieure de Bujumbura University of Burundi
Cameroon	*Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Travaux Publics De Yaoundé Institut Universitaire du Golfe de Guinée Maflekumen Higher Institute Of Health Sciences Pan African Institute for Development – West Africa University of Bamenda University of Buea University of Douala University of Dschang University of Maroua University of Ngaoundéré University of Yaoundé I
Tɛmplet:Country data Cape Verde	* Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde
Tɛmplet:Country data Central African Republic	*EUCLID University of Bangui
Tɛmplet:Country data Chad	*University of N'Djamena
Republic of the Congo	*Marien Ngouabi University
Tɛmplet:Country data Cote D'Ivoire	*Agitel - Formation École nationale supérieure de statistique et d'économie appliquée Institut universitaire d'Abidjan International University of Grand-Bassam Pigier Côte d'Ivoire Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny Université Nangui-Abrogoua Université Pelefero Gon Coulibaly Université Tertiaire et Technologique LOKO
Democractic Republic of the Congo	*Catholic University of Bukavu Université catholique du Congo Université Loyola du Congo Université Simon Kimbangu University of Kinshasa University of Kisangani University of Lubumbashi
Tɛmplet:Country data Egypt	*Ain Shams University Al-Azhar University Alexandria Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology Alexandria University Benha University Cairo University Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology Egyptian e-Learning University Helwan University Mansoura University Matrouh University Menoufia University Minya University Misr University for Science and Technology October 6 University Pharos University in Alexandria South Valley University Suez Canal University Tanta University The American University in Cairo The British University in Egypt University of Sadat City Zagazig University
Tɛmplet:Country data Eritrea	* University of Asmara
Tɛmplet:Country data Eswatini	* University of Eswatini
Tɛmplet:Country data Ethiopia	*Addis Ababa Science and Technology University Addis Ababa University Bule Hora University Ethiopian Civil Service University Haramaya University Hawassa University Jimma University Mekelle University St. Mary's University Wollega University
Tɛmplet:Country data Gabon	* Omar Bongo University Université Des Sciences & Techniques De Masuku
Ghana	*Accra Institute of Technology Accra Technical University African University College of Communications All Nations University Ashesi University Bluecrest University College Central University Dominion University College George Grant University of Mines and Technology Ghana Institute of Languages Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Koforidua Technical University Kumasi Technical University Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Methodist University College Ghana Pentecost University Presbyterian University College Radford University College Regent University College of Science and Technology Regional Maritime University University for Development Studies University of Cape Coast University of Education, Winneba University of Energy and Natural Resources University of Ghana University of Health and Allied Sciences University of Professional Studies University of Media, Arts and Communication Valley View University Wisconsin International University College Zenith University College
Kenya	*African Virtual University Catholic University of Eastern Africa Daystar University Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Egerton University International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kenyatta University Maseno University Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Moi University Mount Kenya University Multimedia University of Kenya South Eastern Kenya University Strathmore University Umma University University of Eldoret University of Nairobi
Tɛmplet:Country data Lesotho	* National University of Lesotho
Liberia	* Cuttington University Stella Maris Polytechnic University United Methodist University
Tɛmplet:Country data Libya	*Al Asmarya University for Islamic Sciences Al Zawiya University Misurata University Sabha University University of Al-Jabal Al Gharbi University of Benghazi University of Tripoli
Tɛmplet:Country data Madagascar	*University of Antananarivo University of Toamasina
Tɛmplet:Country data Malawi	*DMI-St. John the Baptist University Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Malawi University of Science and Technology UNICAF University of Malawi
Mali	*University of Bamako
Tɛmplet:Country data Mauritania	*University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya
Tɛmplet:Country data Mauritius	*Open University of Mauritius University of Mauritius University of Technology, Mauritius
Tɛmplet:Country data Morocco	*Mohammed First University Mohammed V University University of al-Qarawiyyin
Mozambique	*Catholic University of Mozambique Eduardo Mondlane University Maputo University Zambeze University

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