University of Rwanda to Launch Nuclear Technology Degree Program

University of Rwanda to Launch Nuclear Technology Degree Program

The University of Rwanda’s School of Science and Technology is set to introduce a Bachelor of Science program in Nuclear Science and Technology. This initiative aims to support Rwanda’s strategy to utilize nuclear energy for socio-economic development. University officials emphasize…

3 Lessons from Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: Language Matters, Stories Are Universal, Africa Can Thrive

3 Lessons from Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: Language Matters, Stories Are…

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the celebrated Kenyan writer and decolonial scholar, passed away on May 28 at the age of 87. To honor his legacy, we spoke with Charles Cantalupo, a prominent scholar of Ngũgĩ’s work, to reflect on the lessons…

Rwanda Writers Federation: Reading and Writing Books Competition

Rwanda Writers Federation: Reading and Writing Books Competition

Are you passionate about Rwanda’s history, culture, and storytelling? This is your chance to shine! The Rwanda Writers Federation, in partnership with the Pan-African Movement – Rwanda Chapter, invites all students in higher learning institutions to register and participate in…

Opportunities for S6 and university graduate at DSE

Opportunities for S6 and university graduate at DSE

Opportunities description Intango TSS, in partnership with DOT Rwanda/Mastercard Foundation and consortium members: Digital Opportunity Trust Rwanda, kLab, Solvit Africa and Igire Rwanda Organisation; is pleased to announce a four-month Digital and Life Skills Training Program. This call for applications…

Apply for studying in  UR 2025-2026

Apply for studying in UR 2025-2026

Call for Applications for Admission into Undergraduate Academic Programs for S6 Leavers of 2025 Academic Year 2025-2026 The University of Rwanda (UR) informs prospective applicants who completed Senior Six in2025 and wish to apply for admission into its Undergraduate Academic…

Teen Drivers Spend 20% of Their Driving Time Looking at Phones Study

Teen Drivers Spend 20% of Their Driving Time Looking at…

GATEOFWISE.COM/18 SEPT A new study has revealed that teenagers who drive spend about 20% of their driving time looking at their phones, a behavior that can have serious consequences, including accidents. The research was conducted in collaboration with German researchers…

Rwanda: Education as a Cornerstone for Sustainable Development

Rwanda: Education as a Cornerstone for Sustainable Development

Education has become one of Rwanda’s most strategic priorities, serving as the foundation for building a knowledge-based economy. From primary schools to higher learning institutions, the government has consistently invested in ensuring that every child has access to education and…

AI Tutors Reshape the Future of Education

AI Tutors Reshape the Future of Education

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming a central tool in classrooms around the world. AI-driven tutoring platforms now provide personalized lessons, adapting to each student’s pace and learning style. Teachers say these systems are helping close learning gaps. “I can track…

Prime Minister Dr. Nsengiyumva Urges 9,000 UR Graduates to Uphold Rwandan Values

Prime Minister Dr. Nsengiyumva Urges 9,000 UR Graduates to Uphold…

Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has called on graduates of the University of Rwanda (UR) to embrace and live by Rwandan cultural values in all they do, saying this will help them achieve their dreams and contribute meaningfully to the…

GS KARAMBI: A Trailblazing School Transforming Education in Nyamasheke, Rwanda

GS KARAMBI: A Trailblazing School Transforming Education in Nyamasheke, Rwanda

In Nyamasheke District, Karambi Sector, GS Karambi continues to make remarkable strides in the education sector, earning a reputation as one of the most exceptional schools in Rwanda. The institution is recognized for its innovative approach and unique programs that…

GS Karambi and Collège Officiel de Mburabuturo Strengthen Educational Partnership Through Charity and Community Support

GS Karambi and Collège Officiel de Mburabuturo Strengthen Educational Partnership…

Karambi Sector, Nyamasheke District, November 5, 2025 Two schools located in Karambi Sector, GS Karambi Day School and Collège Officiel de Mburabuturo Boarding School, have taken a remarkable step in strengthening their partnership through a joint community outreach program that…

Rwandan Youth Lead Reading Culture as 77% Embrace Book Reading

Rwandan Youth Lead Reading Culture as 77% Embrace Book Reading

Rwanda’s youth have emerged as the leading group promoting a culture of reading, with 77 percent actively engaging in book reading, according to a new survey by the National Culture Council. The findings were released on Monday, December 22, 2025,…

890 School Leaders Removed After Failing Performance Evaluation in Rwanda

890 School Leaders Removed After Failing Performance Evaluation in Rwanda

A total of 890 school leaders in Rwanda have been removed from their management positions after failing a nationwide performance evaluation, and have been reassigned to teaching roles, education authorities have confirmed. The assessment covered 5,277 leaders from public and…

Alcohol-Related Deaths in Europe

Alcohol-Related Deaths in Europe

Research from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that over 800,000 Europeans die each year due to excessive alcohol consumption. Europe has the highest rates of heavy drinking compared to other continents. Causes of Alcohol-Related Deaths Excessive alcohol use contributes…

Huye: Ministry of Health Urges Students to Embrace Hygiene as a Permanent Culture

Huye: Ministry of Health Urges Students to Embrace Hygiene as…

The Ministry of Health has urged students across Rwanda, particularly in Huye District, to adopt hygiene as a permanent culture rather than a temporary practice. The call was made by Jean Marie Vianney Ndayizigiye, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of…

RCA Students Share JA Africa Competition Experience

RCA Students Share JA Africa Competition Experience

Students from Rwanda Coding Academy have described their experience at the JA Africa regional competition as transformative, after representing Rwanda in Abuja, Nigeria, in December 2025. The four students earned the opportunity after winning the 2025 JA Rwanda National Company…

Journalists Encouraged to Use Media as a Tool for Social Transformation in Rwanda

Journalists Encouraged to Use Media as a Tool for Social…

Journalists and journalism students from the University of Rwanda have been encouraged to use the media as a powerful tool for social transformation, national development, and protection of vulnerable groups. The call was made during a training organized by the…

Gisagara District Brings Back Over 10,000 Children Who Had Dropped Out of School

Gisagara District Brings Back Over 10,000 Children Who Had Dropped…

The Gisagara District administration has announced that 10,003 children who had dropped out of school have been successfully reintegrated into the education system, thanks to targeted interventions that include sports and recreational activities aimed at keeping children connected to school.…

University of Rwanda Welcomes Mastercard Foundation Scholars

University of Rwanda Welcomes Mastercard Foundation Scholars

The University of Rwanda has welcomed 422 new Mastercard Foundation Scholars. At the same time, the university celebrated the graduation of 38 students from the programme’s first cohort. The milestone marks significant progress in a 10-year partnership focused on expanding…

Inclusive Education: Rwanda to Open Sign-Language College

Inclusive Education: Rwanda to Open Sign-Language College

Rwanda plans to open a specialised higher learning institution focused on sign language and inclusive education. The move aims to improve access to skills and information for deaf and deaf-blind people. The institution, the Africa Deaf Christian College, is expected…