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Introduction

Makerere University embarked on an ambitious project, with the support of external partners, to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) in all its functions as one of the critical elements of its strategic plan. Within the context of this plan, the vision of ICT is “University wide access to, and utilisation of Information and communication Technology to enhance the position of Makerere University as a centre of academic excellence and its contribution to the sustainable development of society.”

In recognition of the global scarcity of ICT expertise, and to contain escalating costs that would result from multiple hiring of such expertise, DICTS was set up as a central service unit to provide expert services and guidance to all academic and administrative units of the University.

Functions
Policy support advocacy
Secretariat and administrative arm of the Council ICT Committee
Day to day ICT Policy and Master Plan interpretation for users
Offering ICT awareness workshops to user units to facilitate understanding of the benefits of integrating ICT into all University function within the context of the ICT Policy and Master Plan.
Recommending policy and policy objective adjustments to the ICT Steering Committee.

ICT Master Plan Implementation
Project formulation and sourcing of funds within the context of the ICT Master Plan
Liaison with external development partners and ICT consultants
Project planning and management support to the Project Committees set up for the various projects under the ICT Master Plan
Offering ICT planning, design, procurement, installation and maintenance guidance and support to all user units. This applies to both software and hardware.Makerere University ICT Policy Master plan phase2 (2005-2009).

Management, Control and Maintenance of ICT Resources
Ownership, management, control and maintenance of the University’s common ICT resources. These include the backbone and all backbone points of presence as well as the Network Operations Centre (NOC) which incorporates email and Internet/intranet services.
Management, control and maintenance of ICT resources owned by the units responsible for the main systems and databases. This includes centrally located servers (for databases and software) for the Academic Records Information System, the Library Information System, the Finance Information System and the Human Resource Information system.
Development, implementation and monitoring of access policy, security policy, and service level agreements.
Web page design, posting and maintenance.

Makerere University ICT Policy (2005-2009) 

Knowledge Centre
Providing technology and application foresight for the University so that user units can leverage technology to maximum advantage while minimising the risks of obsolescence.
Internet Kiosks
DICTS administration is located at Flat B5, Lincoln Flats (Opposite the Guild Canteen, before the Senate Building).Tel: +256 41 4531437
The Network operations Center is on the ground floor of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology building.
For your ICT needs please contact the Helpdesk on telephone number +256 41 4531343 or Email: helpme@dicts.mak.ac.ug or Visit our website: http://dicts.mak.ac.ug/

Introduction

Makerere University embarked on an ambitious project, with the support of external partners, to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) in all its functions as one of the critical elements of its strategic plan. Within the context of this plan, the vision of ICT is “University wide access to, and utilisation of Information and communication Technology to enhance the position of Makerere University as a centre of academic excellence and its contribution to the sustainable development of society.”

In recognition of the global scarcity of ICT expertise, and to contain escalating costs that would result from multiple hiring of such expertise, DICTS was set up as a central service unit to provide expert services and guidance to all academic and administrative units of the University.

Functions
Policy support advocacy
Secretariat and administrative arm of the Council ICT Committee
Day to day ICT Policy and Master Plan interpretation for users
Offering ICT awareness workshops to user units to facilitate understanding of the benefits of integrating ICT into all University function within the context of the ICT Policy and Master Plan.
Recommending policy and policy objective adjustments to the ICT Steering Committee.

ICT Master Plan Implementation
Project formulation and sourcing of funds within the context of the ICT Master Plan
Liaison with external development partners and ICT consultants
Project planning and management support to the Project Committees set up for the various projects under the ICT Master Plan
Offering ICT planning, design, procurement, installation and maintenance guidance and support to all user units. This applies to both software and hardware.Makerere University ICT Policy Master plan phase2 (2005-2009).

Management, Control and Maintenance of ICT Resources
Ownership, management, control and maintenance of the University’s common ICT resources. These include the backbone and all backbone points of presence as well as the Network Operations Centre (NOC) which incorporates email and Internet/intranet services.
Management, control and maintenance of ICT resources owned by the units responsible for the main systems and databases. This includes centrally located servers (for databases and software) for the Academic Records Information System, the Library Information System, the Finance Information System and the Human Resource Information system.
Development, implementation and monitoring of access policy, security policy, and service level agreements.
Web page design, posting and maintenance.

Makerere University ICT Policy (2005-2009) 

Knowledge Centre
Providing technology and application foresight for the University so that user units can leverage technology to maximum advantage while minimising the risks of obsolescence.
Internet Kiosks
DICTS administration is located at Flat B5, Lincoln Flats (Opposite the Guild Canteen, before the Senate Building).Tel: +256 41 4531437
The Network operations Center is on the ground floor of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology building.
For your ICT needs please contact the Helpdesk on telephone number +256 41 4531343 or Email: helpme@dicts.mak.ac.ug or Visit our website: http://dicts.mak.ac.ug/

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Innovations using low cost locally available materials for point of use water treatment system unveiled

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a Research Dissemination of two studies aimed at the Development of Materials for point of use water treatment systems.

The investigations were conducted by a team of researchers comprised of P. W. Olupot, H. M. Kalibbala, E. Menya, G.M. Wangi, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, M. Turyasingura, R. Walozi, C. Kanyesigye and R. N. Kulabako.

The dissemination event held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 follows the successful completion of two MakRIF supported Research projects namely; Development of rice husk based granular activated carbon for point-of-use water treatment systems and Development of zeolite-based nanocomposite filters for drinking water treatment.

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Apac District gains from CEDAT’s Research on Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model and Efficacious patient management system

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The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) shared findings of research that was conducted in Apac Districts through two projects namely Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model (RCBM) and Efficacious patient management system (EPMS).

The findings of the research sponsored by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University research and Innovation Fund(MakRIF) were disseminated during a dissemination seminar held in the College on Friday 24th November 2023, where it was revealed that  Apac the host District greatly benefited from the services that not only led to the increased uptake of internet services but also gained through other socio economic areas.

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Application Forms for Admission to Public Universities 2024/2025

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Senate Building

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of A ‘Level schools that application forms for admission to public universities for senior six candidates (UACE 2023) for the 2024/2025 academic year will be ready for collection from the university from Monday 4th December, 2023.

The application forms should be collected from the Office of the Academic Registrar, Senate Building, Level 3, Makerere University.

Issuing of the application forms will start on Monday, 4th December 2023 on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Uganda Shs. 52,000/=(fifty two thousand Uganda shillings only) per application form.

You are advised to get a pay reference number (PRN) using the ACMIS system (http://pay.mak.ac.ug) to enable you pay the application fees in any bank used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

The forms are for Ugandans only.

Please note that only Head Teachers or their authorized representatives will be served.

The closing date for submitting the completed application forms will be Wednesday 31st January, 2024.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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