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University of the Sacred Heart Gulu

Health of Mind, Heart and Body

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Health of Mind, Heart and Body for Integral Development

The University of the Sacred Heart – Gulu is a university established in the Archdiocese of Gulu. Its establishment is meant to underscore, highlight, and provide for a continuous and ongoing investigation, critical academic and social reflection into personal and societal need for healing, as well as intervention, particularly in post conflict situations so as to promote the common dignity and humanity shared by all people.

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NCHE CBET Training at Lira University
May 13, 2026

USHG Participates in NCHE Regional Training on Competence-Based Education and Training at Lira University

USHG joined public and private Higher Education Institutions from across Northern Uganda to strengthen institutional readiness for the transition to competence-based curriculum design, implementation, assessment, and quality assurance.

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Priestly and Diaconate Ordination at St. Joseph's Cathedral
May 9, 2026

A Joyful Harvest for the Archdiocese of Gulu: USHG Congratulates the Newly Ordained

The Archdiocese of Gulu celebrated the Priestly and Diaconate Ordination of six priests and one deacon at St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish under the theme "Rooted in the Eucharist, United with St. Joseph."

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UVCF Academic Registrars Training
May 7-8, 2026

USHG Participates in Uganda Vice Chancellors' Forum Academic Registrars' Training

USHG joins national training to strengthen academic registry systems at Horizon Hotel, Entebbe, under the theme "Strengthening Academic Registries through Practice and Benchmarking."

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St. Isidoro Farm Partnership Meeting
May 7, 2026

USHG, Archdiocese of Gulu and St. Isidoro Farm Explore Solar-Powered Agro-Processing Partnership

The University, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Gulu and St. Isidoro Farm, is exploring a potential partnership to support solar-powered agro-processing and value addition in Northern Uganda.

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Strategic Plan Launch
May 1, 2026

USHG Strategic Plan 2026–2031 Development Enters Advanced Consultative Stage

The University has officially embarked on the development of its 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, marking an important stage of reflection, renewal, and institutional growth aligned with the 50-Year Master Plan.

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CUUL Library Assessment Pretest
April 30, 2026

CUUL Conducts Library Assessment Tool Pretest at USHG

The exercise was conducted by the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) as part of efforts to assess how university libraries function.

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Charity Rebecca - Student

Charity Rebecca

Bachelor of Counselling Psychology, Year Two 2026

"The USHG environment alone calms one's mind, and the imparted knowledge is more practical when out there in the community. Everything we learn theoretically is tangibly practical when working in the community."

Kilama Peterson - Student

Kilama Peterson

Counselling Psychology, 2024

"Engaging in extracurricular activities and participating in community service initiatives allowed me to cultivate leadership skills that go beyond the classroom. The faculty truly cares about holistic development and healing."

Mary Aciro - Student

Mary Aciro

Bachelor of Commerce, Year Three 2026

"This University is a home away from home, full of opportunities, and I'm incredibly thankful for the lifelong friends and memories I have made here. Thank you for being a place where we discover ourselves and for fostering a supportive learning environment for all."