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Lira University holds a Budget Conference for 2027/2028 Financial Year, more than sh56 Billion expected
By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University Council Chairperson, Mr. David Geoffrey Opiokello has encouraged Faculty and...
Lira University Council Members preach peace, reconciliation for the institution to grow to greater heights
By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Visual relief, shared laughter, symbolic gestures, and restored synergy were vividly evident...
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15 Oct 2026
Lira University holds a Budget Conference for 2027/2028 Financial Year, more than sh56 Billion expected
By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University Council Chairperson, Mr. David Geoffrey Opiokello has encouraged Faculty and...
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15 Oct 2026
Lira University Council Members preach peace, reconciliation for the institution to grow to greater heights
By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Visual relief, shared laughter, symbolic gestures, and restored synergy were vividly evident...
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9 Oct 2026
Lira University organises Freshers’ welcome ceremony, students advised to adapt to the speedy world technology advancements
By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University Librarian, Dr. Andrew Ojulong, has encouraged students to adapt to...
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8 Oct 2026
Lira University Academic Staff Association holds AGM, elects new representatives to the University Council and Staff Appeals Tribunal
By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University Appointments Board Chairperson, Mr. Bosco Onyik Ogwal has lauded the...
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1 Oct 2026
International partners hold M-CARE Project’s 2nd Annual General Assembly in Lira University, Uganda
By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer The 2nd Annual General Assembly of the M-CARE Project hosted at Lira...
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29 Sep 2026
NCDs: Lira University M-CARE project praised for contributing healthcare solutions to communities in Lango sub-region, Uganda
By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer Lira University Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Assoc. Prof. Judith Akello...
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August 08 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmReporting of the new students academic year 2026/27LIRA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
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By Patrick Opio Senior Communications Officer The 2nd Annual General Assembly of the M-CARE Project hosted at Lira University, Uganda, from 30th September to 1st October 2026, has ended. The…
