Robert Ikoja-Odongo
| Robert Ikoja-Odongo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1950 (age 64–65) Soroti, Uganda |
| Residence | Soroti, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Ethnicity | Itesot |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts) University of Stirling (MPhil in Publishing Studies ) University of Zululand (PhD in Library & Information Science) |
| Occupation | Academic and Academic Administrator |
| Years active | 1980 — present |
| Known for | Academics |
| Title |
Vice Chancellor Soroti University |
| Religion | Christian |
Professor Robert Ikoja-Odongo, also Robert Ikoja Odongo or simply Robert Ikoja, is a Ugandan academic and academic administrator. He is the current Vice Chancellor of Soroti University, a public University in Uganda.[1]
Background and education
He was born in Soroti, Uganda, circa 1950. He holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts, awarded by Makerere university, the largest and oldest public university in the country. He also holds the degree of Master of Philosophy in Publishing Studies, obtained from the University of Stirling in Scotland. His degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science, was obtained from the University of Zululand in South Africa.[2]
Career
Ikoja-Odongo has worked in various roles in Makerere University, including as:[2]
- Principal of the College of Computing and Information Sciences
- Head of Makerere University Institute of Psychology
- Lecturer at the university’s East African School of Library and Information Science.
In August 2012, he was named Vice-Chancellor of the then newly created Soroti University and was named to head the task-force charged with establishing the university.[3]
Other responsibilities
Professor Robert Ikoja-Odongo is a married father.
See also
Succession table as Vice Chancellor of Soroti University
| Preceded by None Before 2012 |
Vice Chancellor of Soroti University 2012 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
References
- ↑ Ojore, Godfrey (8 September 2012). "Soroti University Leaders Named". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- 1 2 "Profile of Professor Robert Ikoja-Odongo". Openair.za. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ SUN, . (20 September 2012). "Inaugural Acceptance Speech by Professor Ikoja Odongo Chairperson of the Taskforce and Vice Chancellor Soroti University". Soroti University (SUN). Retrieved 31 January 2015.
External links
- Website of Soroti University
- Makerere Graduates 67 PhDs
- 2015 Will Be Pivotal In Education
- 300 Families Living In Fear of Eviction