The Uganda Professional Science Teachers’ Union (UPSTU) invites science teachers, researchers, school leaders, policymakers, education professionals and development partners to contribute articles to the inaugural edition of The Beacon, the Union’s flagship magazine, under the theme “Driving Innovation and National Progress Through Science Education.”
The magazine will document UPSTU’s journey and impact, celebrate achievements in science education, showcase innovations, share professional experiences and highlight the contribution of science teachers to Uganda’s development.
We welcome original articles under 10 main themes:
- Teacher Welfare, Professional Rights and Advocacy
- Professional Development and Career Growth
- Economic Empowerment, Financial Literacy and SACCO success stories
- Gender Equity, Women’s Leadership and Youth Engagement for National Development
- UPSTU’s History, Milestones and Institutional Growth
- Regional Structures, Partnerships and Collaboration
- STEM Research, Case Studies and Evidence-Based Education
- Science Education and Innovative Teaching Practices
- EdTech, AI and Emerging Technologies
- Competence Based Curriculum and Project-Based Learning
Contributions should be original, clear, relevant to the theme and based on credible evidence or practical experience. Articles should preferably be 300 – 500 words, accompanied by the author’s name, occupation, professional affiliation, a brief biography, relevant references and supporting photographs where applicable. All submissions will be reviewed by the Editorial Committee which will make final decision on suitability for publishing.
Submission deadline: Monday, 30th November 2026. Email contributions to beacon@upstu.org using the subject line “Contribution to The Beacon Magazine”. For inquiries, call +256 393 102 771.
We encourage all members and stakeholders to share their knowledge, experiences and achievements to create a lasting record of science teachers’ contribution to national development and transformation. Your voice matters, and we look forward to receiving your submissions.