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.

From 3rd to 5th March 2025, a team of researchers from DUCE (Tanzania), Kibabii University (Kenya), and Juba University (South Sudan) conducted a workshop aimed at enhancing teacher capacity in Science, Mathematics, and Life Skills. The researchers of the project titled Strengthening Teacher Professional Development and Mentorship (STPDM) held their workshop at the APC Hotel and Conference Centre, located in Bunju, Dar es Salaam.

On Friday, 14th March 2025, the College organized a seminar for Heads of Departments and Examination Officers to orient them on uploading examinations and supporting postgraduate students in their academic journey.

The seminar was officiated by the Director of Research and Innovation, Prof. Amani Lusekelo, on behalf of the Deputy Principal (Academic, Research, and Consultancy), Dr. Christina Raphael Isingo.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Prof. William Anangisye, who is also the Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), visited the College on 14th January 2025 to inspect the ongoing HEET construction projects.

On December 11th 2024, DUCE community celebrated its 17th graduation ceremony, officiated by UDSM Chancellor and former President, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete. The event took place at the College grounds involving graduands, parents, academicians and invited guests.

Dr. Kikwete conferred degrees to graduates and applauded their resilience and hard work. He also encouraged graduates to continue striving for excellence. “Your degrees symbolize not only your academic achievement but also your potential to contribute meaningfully to the nation”. He said.