ISBAT University Unveils Preparations for 19th Graduation Ceremony, Championing AI & STEM for Africa’s Digital Future

KAMPALA, UGANDA — ISBAT University has officially announced preparations for its 19th Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, 12th November 2026, at Hotel Africana in Kampala.

Operating under the theme “Harnessing Appropriate Technologies and AI to Transform Educational Outcomes, Shaping Future-Ready Graduates,” the ceremony will witness nearly 700 graduands receive academic awards spanning PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Diploma programmes. The graduating class features a diverse demographic of approximately 60% male and 40% female students.

During a pre-graduation press conference, the executive leadership team outlined how the institution is shifting the paradigm of higher education in Africa from simple qualification to complete socioeconomic transformation:

Prof. K. M. Mathew, Vice Chancellor of ISBAT University, emphasised the University's academic responsibility to ensure that graduates possess not only disciplinary knowledge but also the competencies required to navigate a technology-driven world.

The AI and Human Balance:

Academic Affairs Director Dr. Pradeep Kumar reasserted that while AI is responsibly integrated to enhance research, critical thinking, and productivity, academic rigor and human judgment remain the foundational pillars.

“The question before higher education is no longer whether artificial intelligence will influence teaching and learning; it is how universities can use it appropriately and responsibly to improve educational outcomes. At ISBAT University, technology is positioned as an enabler of learning, creativity, research and problem-solving, while academic rigour and human judgement remain fundamental” he said.

 Ethical and Holistic Growth:

Deputy Vice Chancellor Fr. Dr. Bobby Antony and Quality Assurance Head Sr. Dr. Goretti emphasized that technological adoption goes hand-in-hand with strict ethical standards, compassion, and continuous quality checks to meet changing industry demands.

Interdisciplinary & Global Outlook:

Academic Registrar Sr. Dr. Italia spoke to the growing multicultural environment of the university, alongside the critical intersection of digital technologies with fields like modern healthcare.

The Student Journey: A New Educational Philosophy:

Rather than focusing purely on traditional test scores, ISBAT University operates on a progressive, outcome-based pipeline designed to transition students seamlessly into the global workforce:

By embedding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) alongside AI literacy across all disciplines, the university continues to cultivate borderless, technologically confident, and socially responsible citizens primed to solve real-world problems across the African continent.