--- title: "Supporting Competency-Based Learning Across Uganda’s Universities" url: "https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/case-study\/supporting-competency-based-learning-cuul\/" published: "2026-08-12T21:02:16+00:00" modified: "2026-08-17T15:17:30+00:00" author: "Britannica Education" description: "CUUL\u2019s adoption of Britannica Academic expands equitable access to trusted, engaging academic resources across Uganda\u2019s universities, supporting competency-based learning, independent research, and student success." --- # Supporting Competency-Based Learning Across Uganda’s Universities CUUL’s adoption of Britannica Academic expands equitable access to trusted, engaging academic resources across Uganda’s universities, supporting competency-based learning, independent research, and student success. ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/be-case-study-featured-image-cuul.jpg) ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/be-case-study-cuul-emea.jpg) [Higher Education](https://britannicaeducation.com/case-study/tag/higher-education/) # **Supporting Competency-Based Learning Across Uganda’s Universities** **How the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries partnered with Britannica Education to expand access to trusted academic resources** 📍 [Africa](https://britannicaeducation.com/case-study/category/africa/) Featured Solutions **Britannica Academic** [Learn More](https://britannicaeducation.com/solutions/higher-ed/britannica-academic/) share [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-facebook-icon.png)](http://facebook.com) [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-pinterest-icon.png)](http://pinterest.com) [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-linkedin-icon.png)](http://linkedin.com) [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-x-icon.png)](http://x.com) Key Takeaways CUUL’s adoption of Britannica Academic expands equitable access to trusted, engaging academic resources across Uganda’s universities, supporting competency-based learning, independent research, and student success. 🌍 **Equitable Access:** Consortium-wide licensing expands access to authoritative academic resources across member institutions 🧠 **Competency-Based Learning:** Supports critical thinking, research, communication, and independent inquiry 🔎 **Trusted Research:** Expert-reviewed, multidisciplinary content gives students and faculty a reliable foundation for research 🎥 **More Engaging Learning:** Multimedia and translation tools make academic content more accessible, interactive, and engaging 🤝 **Collaborative Partnership:** A structured pilot, stakeholder training, and ongoing support helped CUUL confidently move to consortium-wide adoption ## **Overview** The Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) works on behalf of university and research libraries across Uganda to expand equitable access to high-quality digital information resources through collaborative licensing. By negotiating resources for member institutions, CUUL helps universities and other research centres strengthen teaching, learning, and research while maximising the value of library investments. ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/be-cuul-logo.png) As Uganda’s higher education sector continues to strengthen competency-based teaching and learning, CUUL sought a trusted digital resource that could provide authoritative academic content while creating a more engaging and accessible research experience for students and faculty. Following a collaborative three-month evaluation, CUUL selected Britannica Academic to provide consortium-wide access for its member institutions. ## **The Challenge** Across Uganda, universities are working to ensure that graduates have strong critical thinking, research, communication, and problem-solving skills. As teaching and learning continue to evolve, libraries are expected to provide digital resources that not only support research but also encourage active learning and independent inquiry. For CUUL, this meant finding a solution that offered trusted content while supporting more engaging learning experiences. As Florence Nambooze, eResource Licensing Coordinator for the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries, explained: > “We were looking for a more interactive, wider range of learning resources to align with the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), so we were drawn to Britannica Academic’s access to authentic and multidisciplinary options for research and education. The fact that it evolves in real time to meet student needs really cinched the decision to purchase.”  ![Britannica Academic Icon](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/be-academic-icon.png) #### Britannica Academic Explore the trusted academic reference used by colleges worldwide, featuring expert articles, journals, and primary sources that make research reliable, citable, and effortless. [Learn More](https://britannicaeducation.com/solutions/higher-ed/britannica-academic/) ## **The Evaluation Process** Rather than making an immediate purchasing decision, CUUL worked closely with Britannica throughout a structured three-month pilot program designed to allow CUUL leadership to evaluate how Britannica Academic could support the consortium’s member institutions. The evaluation granted faculty leads, librarians, and students full access to Britannica Academic in addition to: - Consortium-wide introductory webinars - Individual training sessions for librarians and faculty representatives - Ongoing support from the Britannica team - A comprehensive post-pilot report combining platform usage data with participant feedback This collaborative approach allowed librarians and faculty across the consortium to experience Britannica Academic within their own teaching and research environments before making a consortium-wide licensing decision. ## **The Solution** Following the successful pilot period, CUUL selected Britannica Academic to provide trusted academic resources to member institutions across the consortium. **Britannica Academic provides:** - Expert-reviewed multidisciplinary reference content - Rich multimedia that supports more engaging learning - 24/7 online access for students and faculty - Built-in translation tools that improve accessibility - Trusted resources that support research, teaching, and independent learning For CUUL, Britannica Academic aligns closely with the consortium’s mission of expanding equitable access to authoritative digital resources while supporting student success. ## **The Results: Trusted, Engaging Academic Content for Uganda** Consortium-wide access provides all member institutions with reliable access to trusted academic content whenever it is needed. Ms. Nambooze notes: > “Having access to academic content at all times from one of the surviving information providers has been the core benefit for our member institutions. They especially love the multimedia and translation features, which makes it more engaging and lively.” ## **Building a Partnership for Student Success** For CUUL, selecting Britannica Academic was about more than purchasing another digital resource. The consortium wanted a partner committed to supporting teaching, learning, and research while helping member institutions navigate an evolving higher education landscape. Through collaborative planning, training, and ongoing support, Britannica helped CUUL evaluate the platform, engage stakeholders across member institutions, and confidently move to consortium-wide adoption. Today, Britannica Academic provides trusted academic resources that help support competency-based learning, strengthen research, and create more engaging learning experiences for students and faculty throughout the consortium. ![Thistle background graphic](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/backgrounds/thistle.svg) ## Join Our *Newsletter* From tips and tricks to engaging activities, find attention-grabbing content for tomorrow’s lesson. [ Sign Up Now ](https://pages.britannicaeducation.com/newsletter-subscription)