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University of Sydney Scholarships for Mak Graduate students

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Makerere University is set to partner with the University of Sydney in the provision of scholarships for postgraduate degree programmes in areas of Public Health, Medicine as well as other disciplines in the Australian University.

Makerere University is set to partner with the University of Sydney in the provision of scholarships for postgraduate degree programmes in areas of Public Health, Medicine as well as other disciplines in the Australian University.

This initiative forms part of the Australian Government’s undertaking to provide aid to Africa.

In this regard, a team from the University of Sydney met with the Vice-Chancellor Professor Venansius Baryamureeba at his office on Thursday 8th July, where they discussed possible scholarships in areas of Public Health and Medicine. Other areas expected to benefit from the scholarships are; Law, Conflict Studies, Mining, Agriculture, Public Sector Governance and Information Technology.

The Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health Dr. William Bazeyo hailed the University of Sydney for expanding on the number of scholarships. He also hoped that students from Makerere quickly embrace these opportunities so as to completely fill all the scholarship vacancies.

Professor Baryamureeba assured the delegation of his commitment to expedite all legal matters relating to production of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two Institutions. He also pledged to share the factors impeding the quick selection of candidates for scholarships with other Institutional heads at the Inter-University top management meeting. He hoped that this would alleviate all the hindering factors so as to accelerate the selection process and make maximum use of the higher education opportunities.

 

Prof. Baryamureeba (C) poses with team after the visit
 
Article by Kogai Donald

 

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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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