John F. Mugisha

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John F. Mugisha
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Born (1970-03-01) 1 March 1970 (age 54)
NationalityUgandan
Alma mater Keele University
(BA(Hons)), (Adv.Dip.), (MSc), (PhD)
Occupation(s) Health scientist, academic administrator
Employer Bishop Stuart University
Predecessor Maud Kamatenesi Mugisha
Website https://www.bsu.ac.ug/profile/prof-john-f-mugisha/

John F. Mugisha (born 1 March 1970) is an Ugandan scholar, researcher, health scientist, and academic administrator. He is the fourth and current Vice Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University, a private Chartered Higher Education Institution [1] accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education, [2] since July 2024. [3] Before joining Bishop Stuart University, Mugisha was, until June 2024, the Vice-Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda, [4] [5] [6] [7] which he joined in 2016 from Uganda Martyrs University, [8] [9] [10] [11] where he had served as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences for six years.

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Background

John Mugisha was born on 1 March 1970 and he is married with children. [12]

Career

On 1 July 2014, Mugisha was appointed the 4th [Vice-Chancellor] of Bishop Stuart University [13]

Awards

Mugisha received the Presidential Award – Golden Independence Medal for his contribution to health and education in Uganda, [14] the Outstanding Alumni Award by Uganda Martyrs University at its inaugural ceremony [15] and the Fellowship Award by the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP). [16]

As a member of the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) [17] and Vice-Chairman of the Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum, Mugisha has contributed to improving standards for teaching and learning, research and innovation in universities. In 2022, he was voted Vice-Chair of the Inter-University Council for East Africa. [18] He has also contributed to designing of standards for Online, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) that assisted other universities after the shutdown of education institutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [19]

Publications

Mugisha has over 35 scientific publications to his name. [20] [21]

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  11. ↑ Muhimba, Samuel (16 June 2024). "Dr. Olive Sabiiti appointed acting vice chancellor at Cavendish University". Nilepost News. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  12. ↑ Lyatuu, Justus (11 June 2018). "Prof Mugisha first set foot in a kitchen 10 years ago". The Observer - Uganda.
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  14. ↑ "VC Prof Mugisha awarded The Uganda National Independence Medal". Cavendish University Uganda. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  15. ↑ Eye, The Cavendish (1 March 2022). "Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Mugisha of Cavendish University Receives Outstanding Award for Excellent Service". Cavendish University Uganda.
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  19. ↑ "More Education Institutions Close After Registering COVID-19 Cases". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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