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Research Projects

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23 years ago

December 31, 2001

A variety of research projects are taking place across the University. In the following section, we highlight some of them.

Sida/ SAREC support of Capacity Building for Research

Makerere University with support from Sida/SAREC has undertaken several research projects in the Faculties of Social Sciences, Agriculture, Medicine and Technology. The key focus of support was on research and PhD supervision in the various areas as outlined below:

Faculty of Agriculture
Focus of support was on utilization of urban market crop waste on crop/livestock production system in the Lake Victoria region. The following projects are supported:

Livestock nutrition and husbandry project
Urban crop waste soil fertility inputs in urban and peri- urban Agricultural systems
Integrated pest management following use of crop-wastes
Social- economic implications of market waste utilization in urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture

Faculty of Medicine
The following research areas are supported:

Molecular Biology of Malaria
Clinical Pharmacology of Malaria
Degenerative Diseases, particularly cancer
Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS
Mental Health

Faculty of Social Science
Focus of support was on “Consolidating Peace and Development in the Lake Victoria Regions and its Environments: The National and Local responses to Transformation from Turmoil to a more sustainable development process.’’ The following were the specific Research areas:

Uganda’s Foreign Policy in the Security Complexes in the Great Lakes Region from 1986
Agricultural Liberalisation, Gender Relations and Livelihood patterns in Central Uganda
Gender vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and changes in risk behaviour
Faculty capacity building Fund
Conflict and Post conflict reconciliation in Uganda
Public Policy, changing Gender Relations, Ideologies and Identities in Uganda
The Political economy of Disease in the context of conflict

Faculty of Technology
The following research areas are supported:

Performance of highway pavements in the Lake Region
Development of Environment Friendly Architecture in the Lake Victoria region
Water quality management and pollution control in Uganda
Characterisation of high temperature ceramic raw materials in Uganda for manufacture of firebricks
Sustainable energy for rural development
Integration of small renewable energy sources
Geographical Information System database for Uganda

Support for research under NORAD Institutional Development Programme

The following research projects have been supported by NORAD

Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation
A multidisciplinary approach to encompass a range of species of plants, animals and socio-economic studies of local communities in Budongo Forest
Faculty of Agriculture
Ankole cow and Mubende goat genetic research through the Department of Animal Science, in collaboration with both local and international research institutions.

Directorate of ICT Research Projects include:

Incubator: The Directorate for Information and Communication Technology Support (DICTS) in collaboration with IDRC and SPIDER software development projects
Amategaitu: Amate Gaitu is a community of commercial farmers in partnership with researchers, students, input suppliers, processors, distributors, consultants, investors and service providers, creating, sharing and applying scientific knowledge and technological innovation through supplying high quality, value added dairy, grain and fruit products for the nourishment and health of Africans.

Makerere University Walter Reed Project

CMUWRP is a Non Governmental not for profit HIV research organization dedicated to finding a safe and effective HIV vaccine. For Details please Visit us at: www.muwrp.org

Programme for Strategic Cooperation between Irish Aid and Higher-Education and Research Institutes (2007-2011)

‘Water is Life: Amazzi Bulamu’ (2007-2011) is a large multi-disciplinary project comprising a partnership of Irish Higher Education Institutions (Dundalk Institute of Technology, NUI Maynooth, Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin,Dublin Institute of Technology Bolton St., The Royal College of Surgeons in
Ireland, University College Dublin and Queens University Belfast), Makerere University in Uganda and various NGOs. The goal of the partnership, in support of the Government of Ireland’s development goals, is: to build research capacity in Ireland and Africa and to conduct research that supports sustainable water resource
management as a catalyst for sustainable economic and social development in rural Uganda.
The project is funded under the Programme for Strategic Cooperation between Irish Aid and Higher-Education and Research Institutes (2007-2011) and is led by Dundalk Institute of Technology.

The partner institutions wish to recruit 8 PhD researchers as outlined in Table 1, each with a start date of 1st January 2010. All PhDs are fully funded for 36 months and Successful candidates will be required to spend time in both Ireland and Uganda as Part of their course of study. Practical work experience, particularly in a developing Country, would be an advantage for many of the projects.
The PhD scholarships will include:

Relevant taught modules in the first year of study in Ireland
Full guidance in developing the research topic
Supervision by principal investigator in both Ireland and Uganda
PhD fees paid for three years plus laptop computer
Annual stipends to support living expenses in Ireland and Africa
Support to attend one international conference
Support to undertake field work in Uganda, including travel costs to and from Ireland as appropriate.

For more Information Download the following Positions – Questionaires – Details.

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NTU Global Summer School – A Unique UK Experience for Students

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12 hours ago

May 9, 2025

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End of Semester Memo for Academic Year 2024/2025

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1 day ago

May 8, 2025

Mark Wamai

Africa, one of three On-Campus Halls of Residence for ladies, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

All Resident Students

1. Congratulatory Message

On behalf of Makerere University Management, I congratulate and thank you for the successful completion of Semester Two: 2024/2025.

2.End of the Second Semester

The second Semester holiday break will begin on 17^th May, 2025 up to Saturday 9^th August, 2025.

3. Resident Students

All resident students are expected to vacate the Halls of Residence by mid-day on Saturday, 17^th May, 2025.

4. University Property

Please hand over all University property in your possession (such as: room keys, Sports & Games equipment, College property etc) before you leave the Hall of Residence.

5. Security of personal property

Please make sure that you carry with you all your property.

Dean of Students
Makerere University

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Inter-college Debate 2025 Seeks to Nurture Confident, Articulate, and Visionary Leaders

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3 days ago

May 6, 2025

Mak Editor

Winners of the Inter-college debates Daphine Kemigisha and Jibiril Ssekandi (School of Law) pose for a photo with debaters and the GRCs of the Debate Union. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11^th and 12^th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. The tournament was held in three preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale.

The first round covered democracy and youth participation in politics, while the second round covered inequality and wealth distribution, and the third, the ban on export of raw materials. The semi-final round debated apprenticeship for blue-collar jobs, while the grand finale debated national budget allocations for healthcare and education. In the spirit of inclusivity, all colleges, including the Jinja Campus participated in the tournament.

One of the preliminary rounds in session at Lumumba Hall. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***One of the preliminary rounds in session at Lumumba Hall.***

Commenting on the choice of topics, the organisers noted Makerere University as a bastion of academic excellence has a profound responsibility to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our nation. These leaders, they added, ought to be equipped with 21^st century skills of self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving so as to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world.

On the whole, Makerere Inter-college Debates were conceived as a strategic initiative to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The Debating Union aims to empower the future leaders by providing a platform for students to engage in respectful discourse, articulate their thoughts, as well as develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Daphine Kemigisha submitting at the debate grand finale. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Daphine Kemigisha submitting at the debate grand finale.***

Furthermore, the Debates serve as a platform for not only honing the intellectual prowess of students but also cultivating leadership skills, teamwork, and communication abilities that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It is envisaged that this initiative will have a lasting impact on the lives of students, by exposing them to debates on topical issues that can shape the mindsets of transformative leaders our nation needs.

After a thrilling two days of debate, Daphine Kemigisha and Jibril Ssekandi from the School of Law (SoL) emerged as winners of the Makerere University Inter-college Debate Tournament 2025, while Olara Emmanuel George from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) was the Public Speech Champion, and Namujuzi Martha Mociita from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) was the Poetry Champion.

Debate Winners; Daphine Kemigisha (Right) and Jibril Sekandi (Left) from the School of Law (SoL). Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Debate Winners; Daphine Kemigisha (Right) and Jibril Sekandi (Left) from the School of Law (SoL).***

The 2025 Tournament was organized by Mayanja Owen and Nkalubo Oprah – 91^st Guild Representative Councils (GRCs) of the Debate Union, Akatwijuka Arthur – Chairperson Debate Union, and Debate Union Representatives from colleges. The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) partnered with the Debate Union to deliver the 2025 edition.

Addressing students at the award ceremony, UNNGOF’s Mr. Derrick Baluuku encouraged the youth to step out of their comfort zones and think of solutions to inspire change in their communities.