News Date : 30 March, 2026
BUAN Expands Global Footprint Through Landmark Partnership with Ukraine’s NUBiP
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBiP) during the prestigious Chobe Connect 2026 event held in Kasane. The agreement was formally signed by His Excellency, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Botswana, Dr Syvak Oleksiy, on behalf of NUBiP, and by the Vice Chancellor of BUAN, Professor Ketlhatlogile Mosepele. This milestone underscores the strengthening of diplomatic and academic ties between Botswana and Ukraine, while reinforcing BUAN’s position as a forward-looking institution committed to global engagement.
Chobe Connect continues to serve as a strategic national platform that convenes key stakeholders from government, tourism and agriculture industries, and international partners to foster dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. The event plays a critical role in advancing Botswana’s development agenda by promoting partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic growth, knowledge exchange, and capacity building. The signing of this MoU at such a significant forum highlights the importance of higher education institutions in driving national and international development efforts.
This landmark agreement marks the beginning of a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership between BUAN and NUBiP. The collaboration will focus on a wide range of areas of shared interest, including the conduct and promotion of joint research and scholarly projects aimed at addressing global and local challenges in agriculture, environmental management, and related fields. It will also support the development of innovative academic programmes, including joint and double degree offerings, designed to equip graduates with globally relevant skills and competencies.
Furthermore, the partnership will facilitate the exchange of students, academic staff, researchers, and postgraduate scholars across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. These exchanges will provide valuable opportunities for cross-cultural learning, knowledge transfer, and professional development, thereby enriching the academic experience for both institutions.
The MoU also creates a framework for the organization of joint scientific and educational activities such as seminars, workshops, conferences, and symposia, which will serve as platforms for sharing knowledge, showcasing research, and fostering academic dialogue. In addition, the collaboration will promote innovation through technological transfer initiatives, encourage joint academic publications, and support the dissemination of research outcomes to broader audiences.
Importantly, both institutions will explore international funding opportunities to support collaborative research and development projects, ensuring the sustainability and impact of their joint initiatives.
This partnership reflects BUAN’s unwavering commitment to advancing academic excellence, strengthening global networks, and contributing meaningfully to Botswana’s national development priorities. For Botswana, it represents a significant step toward positioning the country as a hub for international collaboration in agriculture, science, and innovation, while enhancing its role in the global knowledge economy.