September 05, 2023
Rwanda: Academic Year Set to Commence on September 25
The Ministry of Education has unveiled the school calendar for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year indicating that students will be back to school on September 25 this year and… Read more »
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Joins Australia Africa Universities Network
The University of Rwanda (UR) is now part of the Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN), a network of leading universities in Australia and Africa connecting researchers and… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan University Wins East African Debate Competition
The African Leadership University (ALU), on Sunday, September 3, scooped the East African Universities' Debating Championship, a competition that brought together 17 universities… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Rwanda: Over 50 Pupils Complete Coding, Robotics Courses
Fifty-four pupils from 10 schools in Kigali have completed a coding and robotics boot camp designed for primary school children. This program primarily targeted P.5 students and… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Rwanda: UK, Rwanda Ink Deal to Keep 'At-Risk' Girls in School
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa, took part in the Second National Symposium on Girls' Education on Thursday, August 31, during… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Minister Andrew Mitchell Unveils First Digital Library in Rwanda
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa on Thursday, August 31, presided over the launch of the British Council's Digital Library, which… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, UK Announce Rwf90 Billion Partnership for Girls Education
Rwanda and the United Kingdom (UK), will be embarking on a multi-million-dollar programme aimed at helping marginalised girls to return or stay in school. Read more »
Rwanda: Private Sector Urged to Help Impart Hands-On Skills to Students
Experts have urged the private sector to provide internship and apprenticeship opportunities to students to address the skills gap issue in the labour market, as a possible… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Rwanda: More Rwandan Students Get Chinese Scholarships
The number of Rwandan students benefiting from scholarships provided by the Chinese government has doubled from an average of 40-50 students to 80 this year. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Second in Africa in Online Business Courses Enrolment - Report
Rwanda comes second in Africa when it comes to signing up for online business courses, according to a new report by Coursera, one of the world's largest online skills and training… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Rwanda: Mount Kenya University Rwanda Alumni Urged to Collect Certificates After Waiver
Past graduands of the former Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) campus (renamed Mount Kigali University) yet to collect their certificates can now do so. This is after the… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: 46 Graduate With Master of Science in Global Health Delivery at UGHE
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), on August 6, 2023, celebrated the commencement of the 8th cohort of its Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). Read more »
August 06, 2023
Rwanda: Sudanese Academician on Expanding Medical University to Rwanda
Rwanda welcomed over 200 Sudanese students from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST) of Khartoum, Sudan, on August 2 to complete their studies following the… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Rwanda: Over 500 Primary Schools Adopt Digital Approach to Improve Learning
Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) through Rwanda Education Quality Improvement Program (RwandaEQUIP), on August 2, organized a head-teachers briefing session on a digital… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Rwanda: Over 200 Sudanese Medical Students to Complete Studies in Rwanda
Over 200 Sudanese will be arriving in Rwanda soon to continue with their medical studies following an uprising in their country. The students will be enrolled at the University of… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Author Seeks to Help Vulnerable Children Access Education
Modeste Muhire, the author of "A Tale of Gratitude," has pledged to utilize the proceeds from book sales to support vulnerable children who are currently facing the same hardships… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Rwanda: Why Govt is Replacing Practical Exams With Theoretical Ones
Science students appearing in the national exams will now face a significant shift in their assessment approach, as the government replaces conventional practical exams with… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Rwanda: STEM Inclusion Key to Rwanda's Tech Journey - ICT Minister
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, emphasised the importance of creating a sustainable and inclusive future, and fostering diversity in STEM-related domains as… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Rwanda: Ordinary, Advanced Level National Exams Start July 25
More than 200,000 candidates, comprising Ordinary level and Advanced level students, are set to begin their National Exams on Tuesday, July 25, across the country, the National… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Rwanda: Senegal President Pledges 150 Scholarships for Afghan Girls Studying in Rwanda
Macky Sall, the President of Senegal, has pledged 150 scholarships to Afghan girls studying in Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Expired Lab Chemicals in Schools - MPs Urge 'Safe' Disposal
The Lower House has requested the Ministry of Education to address the issue of expired laboratory chemicals and products available in some schools in the country, within three… Read more »
Rwanda: House Calls for Action on School Lab Shortage
The Lower House has instructed the Ministry of Education to devise a comprehensive plan to address the issue of schools without laboratories for science education, and schools that… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Rwanda: Nearly 600 Pupils With Disabilities Sit Primary Leaving Exams
At least 561 primary school children with disabilities started national primary leaving examinations on Monday, July 17, according to the National Examination and School Inspection… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 200,000 Pupils Start Primary Leaving Exams
More than 200,000 primary school children across the country started national primary leaving examinations on Monday, July 17, according to the National Examination and School… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Girls' Clubs to Be Scaled Up in Rwanda's Public Schools
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with Building Learning Foundations (BLF), a UK Aid-funded programme, is planning to scale up Girls' Clubs in all public and… Read more »