Diploma Courses Diploma Programmes Apply Online Download Application Form Diploma Prospectus Teaching Mode Certificate Courses Certificate Programmes Apply Online Download Application Form Diploma Prospectus Teaching Mode Short Courses Short Course Apply Online Download Application Form Diploma Prospectus Teaching Mode Latest NewsKidzeeyuf Delphine, Class of 1997 Old Student Visits UMCATOctober 24, 2019Gallery / NewsEarlier today, we were delighted to host Mrs Kidzeeyuf Delphine, one of our proud products, class of 1997. Kidzeeyuf is one of the pioneer students who joined UMCAT months after we had opened our Kampala Center and 21 years later she has a story to tell about an institute that started with a three roomed house but now in the process of becoming a degree awarding School. She is a mother of 4 and currently working with the Journalism department at Université de Dschang, one of the leading public universities in Cameroon. We shared light moments bringing back the golden memories to life. Kidzeeyuf promised to come back in 2021 to join the rest of alumni as we shall be celebrating our silver Jubilee. This session was attended by the Student Guild Council representatives, the Deputy Academic registrar Mr. Gilbert Emuton, Principal Mr. Watendwa Godfrey and the Director Mr. Charles Ogwel. Speaking during the session Mr. Ogwel praised Kidzeeyuf’s decision to board a flight from Cameroon to UMCAT in a bid to pay a courtesy call as a sign of love and patriotism. He implored more old students to also spare some time and occasionally meet with the continuing students so that they can get inspiration from their career experiences. From 1996, UMCAT has been producing media personalities in different disciplines of Broadcast, Online, Print and Public Relations.... Kagimu Edgar Wins Guild President Race August 27, 2019News UMCAT School of Journalism and mass Communication on Monday conducted the 2019/20 student guild elections. The hotly contested battle was mainly in four slots of Guild President, Vice Guild, Guild Speaker and General Secretary. By the closure of business, Guild Electoral Commission chairperson Aliganyira Joshua, declared Edger David Kagimu as the new student head of Uganda’s leading Journalism institution. “Though the election has not been so easy, but I thank God it has been a free and fair election.” Aliganyira said after revealing results detailed as below. Guild President Edgar David Kagimu 62.1% – Kaweesi Israel (I.K) 37.8% Vice Guild president Nanyondo Susan 59.3% – Kasalirwe Whitney 40.7% Guild Speaker Sulaiman 63.2% – Tito Alex 36.8% Guild Secretary Kinalwa Whitney 61.2% – Veronica 38.8%... UMCAT Guild Elections Activated, 8 Candidates NominatedAugust 22, 2019News After an intense vetting exercise held on Thursday, Aug. 15, UMCAT Guild Electoral Commission (GEC) has unveiled eight candidates that will vie for the four top posts in the forthcoming elections. The vetting of candidates was done by the GEC members led by Joshua Aliganyara, the Commission chairman. Other members are Nicholas Asingwire, the general secretary; Brenda Nantongo, the treasurer; and Jane Mary Namaganda, the publicity secretary. Two lecturers Henry Tumwine and Balam Ankunda graced the event. All the contenders in the election that will be held on Aug. 26 were successful. No one was eliminated during the screening exercise. The eight candidates are distributed in the posts of Guild President, Vice Guild President, Speaker and General Secretary. Each post has two contenders as shown below. Guild President Edgar David Kagimu Israel Kaweesa Vice Guild President Susan Hellen Nanyondo Whitney Flavia Kasalirwe Guild Speaker Sulaiman Sebugwawo Alex Juma Tito General Secretary Whitney Kinalwa Veronica Nansamba These candidates will on Friday Aug. 23 participate in an open campaign at UMCAT Grounds. ... PHOTOS: Miss Uganda Oliver Nakakande Visits UMCATAugust 20, 2019Gallery / NewsOliver Nakakande, Miss Uganda 2019/20 on Monday 19TH August paid a courtesy visit to the home of Uganda’s leading Journalism and Multimedia Institution in Bukesa-Nakulabye. Accompanied by a delegation of four, Nakakande who doubles as a former Miss UMCAT 2014/15 was welcomed by the current Miss UMCAT Barbra Elly together with Mr. UMCAT John Atuhairwe, who enjoyed a session of glamour on the red carpet. Miss Uganda is among the over 400 students set to graduate on 30th August in different disciplines of diploma, Certificate and Short courses. Speaking to the continuing students, Nakakande implored the girls to remain focused and not to backtrack on their passion and dreams because it takes an extra effort to make it to the top. “I personally never had this dream at first, but after winning Miss UMCAT Contest in 2014, I realized I can make it. My zeal, commitment and desire to become a go-getter got amplified! That’s how I joined the Miss Uganda beauty Pageant and I want to assure you, this is not the end of the game, I’m still pushing on so hard, I want to bring the Miss World Crown home!” Nakakande said. This is the maiden visit to UMCAT ever since she was crowned Miss Uganda at the prestigious event that went down at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel in July. The Miss Uganda home coming event was graced by UMCAT Director Mr. Charles Ogwel, Principal Watendwa Godfery, Academic Registrar Mr. Okiria Richard and a number of Alumni who congratulated the beauty queen upon the milestone achieved, and Making UMCAT Proud.... UMCAT 2019 Graduation Happening on 30th AugustJuly 30, 2019NewsBy Akisa Marion Brenda Preparation for the 12th graduation is in high gear at Nakulabye – Bakuli based media institution UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This long awaited event will be happening on 30th August, at UMCAT Grounds. According to the Principal Mr. Godffrey Watendwa, About 500 students are expected to graduate in different disciplines. “Due the request submitted by the Students Guild Council, we resolved to offer a two week grace period to all those that had not yet finalized with clearance to do so but later than 15th August, no student shall be allowed to clear” Mr. Watendwa said. He added students from all the UMCAT Study Centers in Mbale, Arua, Lira and Soroti shall all travel to Kampala for the much anticipated ceremony bound to be officiated by the Buganda Kingdom Premier. Among the people to watchout for this graduation is NBS Television’s Odong Stanley aka MC Ollo, Record Radio’s Mubiru Joshua aka Jiame Josh, NTV’s Walusaga Brian, BBS Telefayina’s Mikisa Timothy, Pearl FM’s Lukiko Nathira, among others. Watchout for the full list shortly....
