Abstract:
This presentation, prepared by Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya, University Librarian, outlines Busitema University’s plans for International Open Access Week 2025 (October 20th–24th), under the theme:
“Our Campuses, Our Community, Our Knowledge: Opening Access for Ugandan Solutions.”
The purpose of the briefing is to engage faculty leadership in promoting and participating in a week-long series of activities designed to increase the visibility, accessibility, and impact of university research. The emphasis is on shifting knowledge from library shelves to the community—reaching policymakers, farmers, healthcare workers, and engineers who can apply Busitema’s research to solve local challenges.
Description:
Title: Engaging Our Faculties in Celebrating and Sharing Knowledge for Ugandan Solutions
Presenter: Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya, University Librarian
Date of Presentation: 25th September 2025
Event: International Open Access Week, 20th – 24th October 2025
Theme: Our Campuses, Our Community, Our Knowledge: Opening Access for Ugandan Solutions
Introduction:
This presentation, delivered to the Deans of Busitema University, outlines the university’s strategic participation in International Open Access Week 2025. It emphasizes the importance of shifting academic research from library shelves into the hands of community stakeholders—such as policymakers, farmers, healthcare workers, and engineers—to foster local development and practical problem-solving in Uganda.
Objectives:
• To promote open access (OA) as a means of increasing the visibility, citation, and societal impact of university research.
• To engage faculty and students in a week-long series of activities designed to celebrate and disseminate knowledge.
• To align with global OA trends and potential national mandates, while reinforcing Busitema University’s role as a leader in Ugandan development.
