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The Academic Registrar LU has released the Private Sponsorship Admission Lists.

Lira University to launch PhD and more Masters programmes, awaits NCHE blessing

Lira University’s multi-billion shillings Administration Building gets 95% completion level

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3 August, 2026

Attorney General Team meets Lira University Management over pertinent issues of the university

By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer A team from the Office of the Attorney General, Kampala, led by...

1 August, 2026

Lira University’s ambitious plans to establish multi-billion shillings’ infrastructure projects in progress

By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University Management headed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr.Jasper Ogwal Okeng,...

31 July, 2026

Lira University Fights Exams malpractices to sustain its academic standards, zero tolerance to cheating

23 July, 2026

Lira University Academic Calendar for 2026/2027 academic Year Released

16 July, 2026

Lira University DVC, Prof. Okaka Opio Dokotum exits, praised for his contribution

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3 Aug 2026

Attorney General Team meets Lira University Management over pertinent issues of the university

By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer A team from the Office of the Attorney General, Kampala, led by...

1 Aug 2026

Lira University’s ambitious plans to establish multi-billion shillings’ infrastructure projects in progress

By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University Management headed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr.Jasper Ogwal Okeng,...

31 Jul 2026

Lira University Fights Exams malpractices to sustain its academic standards, zero tolerance to cheating

By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University Examinations Malpractice and Irregularities Committee (EMIC) has warned students against...

23 Jul 2026

Lira University Academic Calendar for 2026/2027 academic Year Released

The Academic Registrar of Lira University, Mr. Geoffrey Angela has released the Academic Calendar(Almanac) to guide the academic...

16 Jul 2026

Lira University DVC, Prof. Okaka Opio Dokotum exits, praised for his contribution

By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Assoc. Prof. Okaka Opio Dokotum...

14 Jul 2026

RENU to provide free internet connectivity to students at Lira University private hostels

By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University’s Senior Librarian, Dr. Andrew Ojulong has commended the Research and...

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August 08 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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July 2, 2026

Lira University to launch PhD and more Masters programmes, awaits NCHE blessing

By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University Team has presented 7 new academic programmes including PhDs to National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) for accreditation. Dr. Andrew Ojulong, Senior Librarian, who led the University Team, said the university is…