The Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) hosted a vibrant and inspiring Vice Chancellor’s Day, during which the Vice Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Prof. William A. Anangisye, held an engaging session with first-year students. This year’s cohort marks a significant milestone as the 20th group to be admitted since DUCE’s establishment.
DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
A constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam
The Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) hosted a vibrant and inspiring Vice Chancellor’s Day, during which the Vice Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Prof. William A. Anangisye, held an engaging session with first-year students. This year’s cohort marks a significant milestone as the 20th group to be admitted since DUCE’s establishment.
First-year students at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) were formally welcomed during Principal’s Day on 27th November 2025. The event aimed to orient new students to college life and expectations.
On that day, the Principal, Prof. Stephen Maluka, was accompanied by the deputy principals, deans, directors, and heads of departments from both academic and administrative units.
The Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) commemorated the eighteenth graduation ceremony in style by producing 1,823 fresh graduates who are ready to storm the real world. This historic event was officiated by the former President and current Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Dr Jakaya Kikwete.
The Principal of Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), Prof. Stephen Maluka, has commended the Sixth Phase Government led by Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan for its efforts of improving the college’s infrastructure.
He stated that through the HEET Project, the government is constructing two large buildings: the Postgraduate Studies Building and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Building.
The Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), through its Department of Languages and Literature, proudly hosted the 17th Nilo-Saharan Linguistics Colloquium (NISA)from 18th – 20th August 2025. The event brought together linguists and researchers across Africa, Europe and United States to share research findings and experiences on Nilo-Saharan languages.
The Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) actively participated in the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), popularly known as Sabasaba, held from 28th June to 13th July 2025 at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Trade Fair Grounds. Guided by the theme "Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair: Pride of Tanzania," the event provided DUCE with a strategic platform to exhibit its academic programmes, innovations and community services.
The DUCE Management Team joined leaders from other University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) campuses for an induction workshop held at the Mwalimu Nyerere Leadership School in Kibaha from 2nd to 4th June 2025. The workshop was guided by the theme: Driving UDSM Excellence Through Strategic and Innovative Leadership.
Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) in collaboration with other universities, has officially launched the project titled “Supporting Teacher Education, Wellbeing, and Retention via Informing Feasible Educational Policies and Incentives in Africa (STEP-EA)”. The launch event took place on the college premises on 6th June 2025.
On 24th May 2025, Chang’ombe Demonstration Secondary School held a Career Expo and Mentorship Event at the DUCE premises. The event brought together secondary school students, teachers, parents, and professionals from various fields.