Soroti University (SUN), is a public multi-campus university in Uganda. It is one of the nine public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country.[3]
| Type | Public University |
|---|---|
| Established | June 23, 2015[1] |
| Chancellor | Professor Francis Omaswa[2] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Robert Ikoja-Odongo |
| Location | , 01°45′56″N 33°37′44″E / 1.76556°N 33.62889°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
  Location in Uganda | |
Location
editSoroti University has its main campus in Arapai, Arapai sub-county, Soroti District, approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), by road, northeast of the central business district of the city of Soroti, on the Soroti–Amuria Road.[4] This is approximately 296 kilometres (184 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[5] The campus sits on 200 acres (81 ha) of land, near the campus of Teso College, a boys-only, boarding middle (S1-S4) and high school (S5-S6).[6] The coordinates of the campus of Soroti University are 1°45'56.0"N, 33°3'44.0"E (Latitude:1.765543; Longitude:33.628900).[7]
History
editThe government of Uganda, following lobbying by stakeholders from the Teso sub-region, decided in 2012 to establish a public university in Soroti District.[8] A five-person task-force, headed by founding vice chancellor Robert Ikoja, was named by the Uganda minister of education in September 2012 to prepare for the opening of the university.[9] Soroti University was expected to open in August 2013. In that month, however, the Daily Monitor, a Ugandan daily newspaper, revealed that members charged with the establishment of the public Soroti University had also been establishing Teso University, a private institution.[10]
Construction of the university's main building began in June 2014 with completion expected 24 months later.[11] In June 2015, the government of Uganda, officially created Soroti University as a public institution, when the minister of Education, Science and Technology and Sports, Jessica Alupo, introduced a Statutory Instrument followed by a resolution of Parliament to the same effect.[1]
As of February 2018, the pioneer class of students were expected to begin classes in August 2018.[12] After delays, the university admitted the first cohort of students on 17 August 2019.[13][14]
Schools
editAs of January 2018, the university maintained the following schools and institutions:[15]
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- School of Engineering and Technology
Academic courses
editThe following academic courses are on offer:[15]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Okello, Dickens (26 June 2015). "Lira, Kabale, Soroti now Public Universities". Kampala: Chimpreports.com (CRC). Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ Muhamadi Byemboijana (12 August 2022). "Professor Omaswa Installed As First Soroti University Chancellor". SoftPower Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ Babirye, Sandra (12 October 2016). "Soroti University gets Shs8b boost, opens next year". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Soroti City Central, Eastern Region, Uganda and Soroti University Campus, Eastern Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Kampala Post Office, Central Region, Uganda and Soroti University Campus, Eastern Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ Godfrey Ojore (8 September 2012). "Soroti University Leaders Named". New Vision. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "Location of Soroti University At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ Beinomugisha, Godfrey (15 May 2014). "Soroti University key for the 2016 general election in Teso". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ Ojore, Godfrey (8 September 2012). "Soroti University Leaders Named". New Vision via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Emwamu, Simon Peter (19 August 2013). "Soroti Varsity Team Accused of Misconduct". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Administrator (29 June 2014). "Soroti University Construction Begins". The Red Pepper. Kampala. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ Simon Peter Emwamu, and George Muron (13 February 2018). "Sacked Soroti University secretary goes to court". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ Soroti University Website (16 June 2019). "Notice From Soroti University: Undergraduate Admission". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ Simon Naulele (26 March 2019). "Soroti University To Open In August". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ a b Soroti University (16 January 2018). "Soroti University: Academic Programs". Soroti: Soroti University. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
External links
edit- Soroti University key for the 2016 general election in Teso
- Soroti University applies for accreditation of two courses
- University, Locals Lock Horns Over Soroti Land
- Soroti University Drops Land Claim