Victoria University today held its 9th graduation ceremony at the Speke Resort Convention Center in Munyonyo, celebrating a decade of academic excellence and innovation.
The event was held under the theme “Shaping the Future: Innovation, Digital & Employability.”
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Also in attendance is Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, Founder and Chairman of the University Board of Directors, accompanied by his wife, Jyotsna Ruparelia, and son-in-law, Jay Sakaria.
The colourful ceremony celebrated the achievements of over 2,500 graduands, who received master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates across various disciplines.
In his remarks, Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor, highlighted the critical role of technology in transforming education, describing the graduates as digitally empowered pioneers ready to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven world.
“A report from the World Economic Forum gives us a clear picture of the future. By 2030, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to create around 170 million entirely new jobs and opportunities we have never seen before. At the same time, about 92 million existing jobs are likely to disappear. This raises a crucial question: Are we preparing our students for careers that may vanish tomorrow? Victoria University, we have chosen a different path. Every one of our students receives AI training for free so they are prepared to excel in the future,” he said.
Founded in 2013, Victoria University has steadily grown into one of Uganda’s leading private institutions, offering a wide range of programmes in business, engineering, humanities, law, education, and health sciences.
Matooke Republic congratulates all the graduates and wishes them great success in their future endeavours.
