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Academic Registrar

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15 years ago

January 10, 2011

The Academic Registrar is the chief coordinator of all matters pertaining to the academic organisation of the University: examinations, research, postgraduate studies, syllabuses and is always the Secretary to Senate and its committees. The Academic Registry oversees admissions & records, examinations as well as staff development and ceremonies.

Profile

Mr. Masikye Namoah is a Social Scientist/ Graduate teacher by profession. He holds a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation, from European University Centre for Peace Studies, a Masters of Development Studies from the University College in Dublin and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Makerere University, as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Makerere University.

Mr. Namoah has previously worked as a Lecturer at Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development, where for 7years; he succeeded in training community development staff in community mobilization skills. He then joined Makerere University administration as Senior Assistant Registrar under the Academic Registrar’s office at the Institute of Science and Applied Economics (ISAE), and thereafter rising to the position of Senior Deputy Registrar, Makerere University School of Graduate Studies. He has previously served as representative of the Administrative staff on the Makerere University Council.

The Office

The Academic Registrar has Dupties in charge of the; Senate Division, Undergraduate Admissions and Records, Exams and Transcript Division, Gender Mainstreaming Division, Graduate Studies and Certificates & Ceremonies.

Contact Information

Academic Registrar
Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah
Room 602, Senate Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 533332
Fax: +256 414 541068
Email:ar[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

Deputies to the AR

1. Deputy Registrar (Senate Division)
Mr. James G. Okello
Room 611, Senate Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 533332
Fax: +256 414 541068
Email:jgokello[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

2. Deputy Registrar (Undergraduate Admissions and Records)
Mr. Charles Sentongo
Room 303, Senate Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 534343
Fax: +256 414 534125/541771
Email:csentongo[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

3. Deputy Registrar (Exams and Transcript Division)
Mr. Fredrick Kyazze
Room 511, Senate Building (Level 5)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 041-531830
Fax: +256-414-534125/4541771
Email:fmkyazze[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

Head of Transcripts Section
Mr. Richard Byarugaba
Senate Building (Level 5)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Email: rbyarugaba[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

4. Deputy Registrar (Gender Mainstreaming Division)
Ms. Catherine Kanabahita Guma
Room 402, Senate Building (Level 4)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 541771
Fax: +256 414 541068
Email:msgender[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug
ckanabihata[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

5. Deputy Registrar (Graduate Studies)
Mrs. Patience Mushengyezi
Room 414, Senate Building (Level 4)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 530983
Fax: +256 414 533809
Email:prmushengyezi[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

6. Deputy Registrar (Certificates and Ceremonies)
Mrs. Margaret LL Etuusa
Room 503, Senate Building (Level 5)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 041-531808
Fax: +256-414-534125/4541771
Email:metuusa[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

For more information, please visit the Academic Registrar's website http://ar.mak.ac.ug

Profile

The Office

Contact Information

Academic Registrar
Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah
Room 602, Senate Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 533332
Fax: +256 414 541068
Email:ar[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

Deputies to the AR

Head of Transcripts Section
Mr. Richard Byarugaba
Senate Building (Level 5)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Email: rbyarugaba[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

For more information, please visit the Academic Registrar's website http://ar.mak.ac.ug

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AAP Africa Office Hosts UiB Research and Innovation Delegation

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1 day ago

May 14, 2026

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Dr. Racheal Ddungu Mugabi (2nd L) poses for a group photo with the Head GAMSU and UiB delegation on 14th May 2026. Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), Africa Office hosts delegation from the University of Bergen (UiB)'s Division of Research and Innovation, 14th May 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

_{By Dr. Racheal Ddungu Mugabi}

The Alliance for African Partnership, Africa Office, today received a delegation from the University of Bergen (UiB)’s Division of Research and Innovation. The visiting team comprised Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, and Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde.

The delegation was officially introduced by Prof. Sylvia Tamale Tamusuza, Head, Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU), together with Dr. Ronald Semyalo (Makerere University coordinator for UiB)

The visit aimed to strengthen institutional collaboration and promote research excellence through international partnerships. The key objectives of the meeting included:

UiB team sharing information and experiences on enhancing success in EU grant acquisition and management.
UiB application support process for Postdoc fellowships at Bergen up to a period of 2 years
AAP Africa Office providing insights into the AAP consortium programs and activities in order to foster collaboration between the AAP consortium and UiB.

L-R: Dr. Ronald Semyalo, Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde, Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga Tamusuza and Dr. Racheal Ddungu during the engagement. Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), Africa Office hosts delegation from the University of Bergen (UiB)'s Division of Research and Innovation, 14th May 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***L-R: Dr. Ronald Semyalo, Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde, Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga Tamusuza and Dr. Racheal Ddungu during the engagement.***

The engagement provided an important platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and exploring opportunities for future collaborative research initiatives between Makerere University, the AAP consortium, and the University of Bergen.

The Author is the Director of the AAP Africa Office

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Call For Abstracts: National Symposium on Climate Migration among Youths in Uganda

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2 days ago

May 13, 2026

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Call For Abstracts: National Symposium on Climate Migration among Youths in Uganda. Submission Deadline: 9th June 2026

Makerere University, in collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Tufts University, and Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), invites researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community actors to submit abstracts for the National Symposium on:

Climate Migration among Youths in Uganda: Local Voices for Policy Impact

Date: Wednesday, 12^th August 2026
Venue: Makerere University Main Hall

The symposium will examine the drivers, patterns, and impacts of climate-induced youth migration in Uganda, while advancing evidence-based and community-informed policy responses.

Theme: Climate-Induced Youth Migration and Urban Futures in Uganda: Evidence, Voices, and Pathways for Action

Submission Deadline: 9^th June 2026

Submit Abstracts To: citiesofyouth@musph.ac.ug

Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to contribute research findings, case studies, policy analyses, and practice-based experiences. Abstracts will be considered for oral and poster presentations.

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Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University

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3 days ago

May 13, 2026

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Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University. Photo: Nano Banan 2

Makerere University, in partnership with Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Independent University of Bangladesh, Eduardo Mondlane University, and Pokhara University, with funding from Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED), is implementing a project: ‘Co-creating Knowledge for Local Adaptation to Climate Change in LDCs (COLOCAL).

The expected outputs of the project include strengthened educational and research capacity, improved knowledge on inclusive Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) and Community Based Adaptation (CBA) including delivering skilled knowledge co-creators, and partnerships to support needs-driven, locally-based and contextually sensitive adaptation. The outputs are anticipated to influence policy, planning and practice around LLA and CBA through collaborative learning and knowledge translation.

In line with targets and activities for 2026/2027, COLOCAL project is offering research support for three (3) Master’s students who have completed their first academic year of taught classes at Makerere University and are interested in undertaking research under one of the following thematic areas. The students MUST have undertaken the course offered under the auspices of the project on Disability, Social Justice and Climate Resilient Development.

Requirements:

A first degree from a reputable university in a field related to the focus of the project
Ugandan citizen below 35 years
Good command of English (spoken and written)
Demonstrated interest in inclusive and climate resilient development
Evidence of practical experience in conducting relevant research during and after undergraduate level
Evidence of full payment of all university fees for the first academic year
The Masters programme being undertaken MUST have explicit content on climate change mitigation and adaptation
Special consideration will be given to students with disabilities, financial challenges, students from ethnic minority groups, internally displaced students, among others

Scholarship and study/research conditions

Availability to complete all research activities in a maximum of 10 months.

Scope of the scholarship

The project will specifically cover stipends and support for field activities only. Support with tuition fees, for the research year, will be provided for students who will complete and submit the research thesis for examination within 10 months from the date of receiving the scholarship offer letter.

How to apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit the following documents: Application letter, research concept note of not more than 2 pages, academic transcripts/certificates, an updated CV (including contacts of at least two referees) and two recommendation letters.

Send applications via email to: colocal.caes@mak.ac.ug, not later than 20^th May, 2026. This contact can as well be used for inquiries, where necessary.

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