University Vice-Chancellor
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The Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University is the chief academic, financial, administrative officer and an accounting officer of the University appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the University Council to serve for a period of five (5) years and is eligible for re-appointment for another term based on performance, on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the University Council.

On 23rd February 2023, Assoc. Prof. Gershom Atukunda (Ph.D.) received instruments of appointment as an interim Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University from the University Council – Chaired by Prof. Kenneth Kagame
Assoc. Prof. Gershom Atukunda is now the current Ag. Vice-Chancellor and the Director, Graduate Studies, Research and Innovations. He holds a Ph.D. in Development Studies from Bishop Stuart University (2012).
He also served as a Dean Faculty of Business, Economics and Governance at the same institution. He has competencies in Competencies in Quantitative Methods (QM), Basic/Business Statistics, Research methods both at Graduate and Undergraduate levels, Management skills improvement, Human Resource Management, Monitoring and Evaluation(M&E) Full profile
- Board of Trustees (Secretary)
- University Council (Member)
- University Senate (Chairperson)
- University Senior Management (Chairperson)
Departments and individuals reporting to the Vice-Chancellor’s Office
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor
- University Secretary
- Academic Registrar
- Finance Officer
- Director Quality Assurance
- Public Relations Office
- internal Auditor
Vice-Chancellor
Bishop Stuart University,
Block A, Level 1,
P.O. Box 09 Mbarara, Uganda.
Email: vc@bsu.ac.ug
Tel: 048 5442 2970
Mob: +256 772 438905
Senior Administrative Officer – Mr. Ezra Abaasa Kyakagweza
Bishop Stuart University,
Block A, Level 1,
P.O. Box 09 Mbarara, Uganda.
Email: ekyakagweza@bsu.ac.ug
Mob: +256 700 352938
Mob:+256 782 573556
Administrative Assistant – Ms. Emily Ankunda
Bishop Stuart University,
Block A, Level 1,
P.O. Box 09 Mbarara, Uganda.
Email: eankunda@bsu.ac.ug
Mob: +256 701 969115
Mob:+256 776 969115
Administrative Assistant – Ms. Doreen Atuhaire
Bishop Stuart University,
Block A, Level 1,
P.O. Box 09 Mbarara, Uganda.
Email: datuhaire@bsu.ac.ug
Mob: +256 703 212237
Mob: +256 712 345678
Public Relations Office
Bishop Stuart University,
Block A, Level 1,
P.O. Box 09 Mbarara, Uganda.
Email: pro@bsu.ac.ug | info@bsu.ac.ug
Mob: +256 772 427719
Mob: +256 702 427719
Mob: +256 706 187400
Mob: +256 775 314363
Former Vice-Chancellors

Prof. Enoka Rukare 1st Vice-Chancellor (2002-2004)