Help House UB Students, Otlhogile Urges Property Owners

Speaking at the inauguration of the first independent UB Chancellor Sir Ketumile Masire in Gaborone last Thursday, Professor Otlhogile said the university is not fully residential. He revealed that at present approximately 30 percent are on campus students with 70 percent residing off campus. "Our enrolment would be significantly smaller if all students had to reside on campus," he said while acknowledging that off campus accommodation is not readily available, as the city does not as yet provide adequate student tailored accommodation.

The Vice Chancellor said that like other institutions across the nation, the university is feeling the impact of the economic downturn. He said while they face economic challenges, they are mindful of the essential role the university must play in solving them.