UG - Science Olympiad Foundation Uganda

Our goal is to popularize STEM education & create a deeper understanding of scientific method.

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Following extensive consultations with participating schools, the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders, the Science Olympiad Foundation Uganda has taken the difficult decision to postpone the 2026 Uganda National Science Olympiad until further notice.

The decision has been necessitated by ongoing public health considerations arising from the current Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak and the advice received from the relevant authorities regarding large multi-institutional gatherings involving participants from diverse regions of the country.  

To every student who has spent late nights refining research papers, every teacher who has guided a team, every parent who has offered support, and every school that has believed in this vision: thank you.

Your efforts have not been wasted.

The research has been done.The ideas have been created.The skills have been developed.The Hive remains alive.

The UNSO 2026 is simply postponed, not cancelled.

And when conditions allow, we shall reconvene - stronger, safer, and more determined than ever to celebrate the brilliance of Uganda's young scientists.

Until then, we encourage all members of our community to remain informed, stay safe, support one another, and continue nurturing the spirit of scientific inquiry that lies at the heart of this Olympiad.

The Hive is pausing. But the Hive of Possibility endures.

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We made headlines after an incredible performance at the Hellenic International Young Naturalists Tournament (IYNT) in Greece 🇬🇷

🏅 Uganda finished 4th overall
🏅 Two Ugandan teams reached the semifinals
🏅 Individual global awards

And today, the story is featured in the Daily Monitor 📰. Grab yourself a copy of today’s Daily Monitor and read the full story

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The Hive is assembling its strongest guardians for a Juror's Conclave - a special Alignment & Preparation Workshop for the full UNSO 2026 Jury Panel.

This is where standards will be unified, expectations set, ideas sharpened to make our Jury one powerful force ready to guide and judge with excellence.

Date: Saturday, 16th May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Gayaza High School

Breakfast & Lunch will be served.

This is a closed, invite-only session.

#UNSO2026 #ScienceOlympiad

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Behind every strong team is an even stronger support system. We proudly present our UNSO 2026 Trainers - experienced alumni, champions, and passionate educators ready to equip our teams for excellence. Training sessions have started.

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Qualified teams: Check your assigned trainer and make contact today using the details provided. The journey to the top begins with preparation.

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... comprising former champions, alumni, researchers, and professionals who have been where our students are going.

These are the ones who will judge, guide, and elevate every Science Fight, every idea, and every breakthrough at UNSO 2026.

The Hive is honored to have them.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻! 🔥🐝: 56 brilliant minds. Decades of combined experience. One mission: to make the 2026 UNSO the best edition yet.

Meet the full Jury Panel of the Uganda National Science Olympiad 2026...

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Teams, it’s time to dive in, model, experiment, and innovate. This is your battlefield! Swipe through all six problems and start preparing!

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𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣!
The official challenges for the UNSO 2026 are here! Six real-world inspired problems across Biology, Chemistry & Physics that will test the best young scientists in the country.

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Her Majesty the Queen, Sarah 😄, has made her first major appointment. Meet Asobola Emmanuel Kateu, our Lead Juror for the Uganda National Science Olympiad 2026. A former IYNT Champion, calm under pressure, and the perfect bridge between jurors, chaperones, and our brilliant young scientists. He’s the man who will uphold the highest standards while keeping the hive buzzing with fairness and excellence.

We welcome Asobola Emmanuel Kateu to the Hive 🐝.

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𝗛𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🐝⚔️: The official Pairings for Science Fight 1, 2 & 3 are out! 96 teams have been drawn into 32 thrilling battles across three Science Fights. Reporters, Opponents, and Reviewers - your opponents have been named.

This is the moment the real competition begins. Check the full schedule, and get ready to defend or attack with science 😉.

#UNSO2026 #SCIENCEOLYMPIAD

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We're delighted to announce our Chief Guest for the Uganda National Science Olympiad 2026, Mrs. Thandie Lekone, IJSO Vice President – Africa.

Thandie is a distinguished lecturer of Physics and Chemistry, and a Physics Curriculum Developer for the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education.

Her presence brings immense experience, continental leadership, and inspiration to our young scientists. Having the IJSO Vice President (Africa) grace our event is a true privilege and a massive boost for UNISO 2026.

Welcome to the Hive, Mrs. Thandie Lekone.

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Swipe through the full lineup. Which school are you rooting for? 😃

#UNSO2026 #ScienceOlympiad #UgandaScience

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲! 96 powerhouse teams from 34 brilliant schools are locked in and ready to engineer tomorrow at the Uganda National Science Olympiad 2026

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𝗛𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 🐝: We're thrilled to unveil our Tournament Director, the Queen of the Hive herself 😁: @sarah_kell75179. She is the strategic mind, the steady hand, and the beating heart that will guide 96 teams through three days of pure scientific brilliance. Sarah, the throne is yours 👑.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲: We're proud to announce that the 2026 Uganda National Science Olympiad will be hosted at @KabojjaSchool, one of Uganda’s leading centres of academic excellence and innovation.

Renowned for its world-class facilities, forward-thinking learning environment, and commitment to nurturing globally competitive students, Kabojja provides the perfect stage for a tournament of this calibre.

On 20th June 2026, some of the brightest young scientific minds in the country will converge here - to question, to challenge, and to push the boundaries of possibility.

#UNSO2026 #ScienceOlympiad #STEMUganda #KabojjaInternationalSchool

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𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗥𝗦 - 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🐝

We’re building a strong jury for this year’s National Round of the Uganda National Science Olympiad.

We're looking for:
• Science educators
• Alumni with IYNT / IYPT experience
• University students / graduates in core science disciplines

Apply Via: https://t.co/D66reuNSTh

Join the hive 🐝.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!

Starting 20th June 2026 , @KabojjaSchool will host what is, without question, the largest National Round in the history of the Olympiad 🔥, 96 teams from 34 schools.

Let that sink in… This is a scale that no international round has ever seen 😮‍💨! And this year… it’s happening right here in Uganda 🇺🇬.

What awaits is not just competition, but a true scientific contest of ideas. We await spectacular Science Fights 🧠⚔️, where students won't just present answers, but defend them, challenge each other, and think like real scientists.

At the end of it all…, who will rise to become the National Champion of the Year? 🏆

#UNSO2026
#HiveOfPossibility

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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬:

1. Best Reviewer: Doris Niwahereza – @LuziraSecSch
2. Best Opponent: Nakato Maria Mugagga – @msmcnamagunga

We are incredibly proud of our National team.

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𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝟰𝘁𝗵 @ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗬𝗡𝗧. After a highly competitive run, Team Uganda concludes its journey at the Semifinal stage of the 2026 IYNT. Semifinalist teams Aether and Calyx from @msmcnamagunga and @UMNamugongo respectively finished 4th & 7th overall.