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Tullow Oil Inspires Mak Geologists

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16 years ago

May 5, 2010

There is no value one can attach to the contribution that Tullow Oil gave to the geology students in an inspirational talk at the Makerere University Geology Department on 29th April, 2010. Ian Claude who led the Tullow Oil team delivered the talk that left the students thirsty for adventure and challenge!

There is no value one can attach to the contribution that Tullow Oil gave to the geology students in an inspirational talk at the Makerere University Geology Department on 29th April, 2010. Ian Claude who led the Tullow Oil team delivered the talk that left the students thirsty for adventure and challenge!

Under the theme “The Opportunities of a Geologist student in the Petroleum Industry” Ian highlighted many of Tullow Oil’s activities such as the discovery and exploration drilling of more than twenty five wells of hydrocarbon.

“The department just started the Petroleum geosciences and production programme this academic year and as a programme which is dealing with petroleum exploration studies, we partnered with the Petroleum Exploration and Production Department of Uganda hence the beginning of the department’s relationship with Tullow Oil.” The Head of Department of Geology, Dr. John V. Tiberindwa said.

In a bid to help the department to know how to run the new programme, the department partnered with Tullow Oil. Though the relationship with Tullow is still informal, the Head of department hopes that the relationship will be elevated to higher level in terms of sponsorship of equipment, lectures and various inspiring conferences for the students.

The growing relationship between Tullow Oil and Makerere University’s Department of Geology was also initially inspired by the taking up of two intern students by Tullow last year in the recess term. Allan Kajubi (Year III) and Godwin Matovu (Year III) experienced a life changing opportunity with Tullow as they put to reality the theory that they are being taught.

In future, it is hoped that Tullow Oil will diversify and also forge partnerships with other institutes such as the Makerere University Institute of Environment and Natural Resources (MUIENR), Civil and Mechanical Engineering Departments of the Faculty of Technology, Makerere University.

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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11 hours ago

April 28, 2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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4 days ago

April 24, 2026

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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1 week ago

April 21, 2026

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20^th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.

Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.

Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.***

The 2^nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1^st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.

The 1^st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.

Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.