The Uganda Higher Education Review Journal (UHERJ) is a peer-reviewed journal of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), the statutory regulatory authority for higher education and training in Uganda. The journal is internationally recognized and published under ISSN 1813-2243 (Print) and ISSN 2958-5473 (Online). The journal provides a credible platform for scholarly articles that examine the theory, practice, policy, management, and development of higher education from national, regional, and international perspectives. It serves as a forum for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and higher education institutions to contribute to informed debate through the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research. The primary objective of the journal is to disseminate original and impactful research that promotes sustainable, accessible, inclusive, and quality higher education aligned with societal and economic transformation. Published biannually in May and November, the journal is recognized as a leading higher education research outlet with wide readership and engagement across Uganda and the region. Through a rigorous editorial policy, the journal supports both experienced and early-career researchers, ensuring fair, thorough peer review and timely feedback to advance scholarly excellence.
Aims and Scope
Scope and Focus of the Uganda Higher Education Review Journal
The Uganda Higher Education Review Journal is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary publication dedicated to advancing critical scholarship, policy dialogue, and practice in higher education across Uganda and the broader African region. The Journal provides a vibrant platform for researchers, policymakers, educators, and institutional leaders to engage with current issues, emerging trends, and transformative practices in tertiary education.
Scope
The Journal covers a wide range of themes related to higher education, including but not limited to:
- Higher education policy and governance
- Curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning assessment
- Equity, access, and inclusion in higher education
- Quality assurance and institutional accreditation
- Higher education financing and sustainability
- Research and innovation ecosystems
- Graduate employability and labour market alignment
- Digital transformation and educational technologies
- Internationalization and regional collaboration in tertiary education
- Leadership, management, and strategic planning in universities and colleges
- Community engagement and societal impact of higher education institutions
- Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Focus
While the Journal prioritizes research and developments within the Ugandan higher education landscape, it welcomes comparative studies, regional perspectives, and international contributions that provide insight into global best practices and their relevance to African contexts.
We invite scholarly articles, critical reviews, case studies, policy briefs, and reflective essays that bridge theory and practice, foster innovation, and contribute to the strengthening of higher education systems in Uganda and beyond.
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