Stay informed about the latest developments, research breakthroughs, and events at the College of Science Technology.
Twenty lecturers from the University of Rwanda’s College of Science and Technology (UR-CST) have received training on two innovative digital solutions designed to improve student attendance monitoring and academic marks management. The training (…) -
November 11, 2026
UR has welcomed the third cohort of 28 students into its Master of Science in Biotechnology program, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to build a highly skilled workforce capable of driving innovation in health, agriculture, (…) -
June 30, 2026
Energy experts and researchers have highlighted the financial challenges facing electric utilities across Sub-Saharan Africa, where access to reliable and affordable electricity remains a major development concern. During a seminar held on 26 (…) -
May 26, 2026
The College of Science and Technology empowered 40 outstanding female students from five STEM-focused secondary schools through a hands-on workshop on Mine Wastewater Geochemistry and Environmental Monitoring. The initiative sought to expose (…) -
May 15, 2026
On 27 April 2026, the first technical training of the China–Rwanda Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure was held, paving the way for the operationalization of the laboratory, one of the key milestones in (…) -
April 28, 2026
A stakeholders’ consultation workshop was held at the College of Science and Technology to consolidate ideas for the establishment of the Centre for Advanced Studies in Water and Environment (CASWE). The process is supported by the UR–Sweden (…) -
April 24, 2026
Twenty-three PhD students pursuing various specializations at the African Centre of Excellence in Data Science have successfully completed a one-week training in English for Academic Writing and Publication, as part of the requirements of their (…) -
March 23, 2026
On 18th March 2026, ACEIoT’s Drones Knowledge and Skills Hub proudly celebrated the successful completion of a 5-week training program in drone technologies by 62 participants, including students, alumni, and staff. The milestone was marked by (…) -
March 19, 2026
UR-based Centres of Excellence (ACEs) joined other Centres of Excellence under the Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence (ACE) project at the final Technical and Advisory Council Meeting (TAM) to reflect on the (…) -
December 12, 2025
The College of Science and Technology officially opened the doors to its new transformed School of Mining and Geology during Rwanda Mining Week. The school has a modern complex that features state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with advanced (…) -
December 8, 2025
The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Science and Technology was launched at the College of Science and Technology, underscoring Rwanda’s unwavering ambition to develop a robust nuclear energy program focused on modern, peaceful, and transformative (…) -
December 8, 2025
Neem Company Ltd has emerged among the winners of this year’s Hanga Pitch Fest, securing the second place with a 20,000,000 Rwf prize for its groundbreaking health-tech solution, the “Smart Insole designed to prevent diabetic foot complications.” (…) -
December 5, 2025