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August 2010 events

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January 25, 2011

August 2010

30th August 2010: BIOTA East Africa Atlas Launch
The Biodiversity Monitoring Transect Analysis of Africa (BIOTA) East Africa Atlas is a product of research linkages established between Karlsruhe University of Health Sciences and Makerere University within the framework of the BIOTA East Africa Project. The Vice Chancellor officially launched the Atlas, where Prof. Gertrude Schaab from the Karlsruhe University, Germany among other academics was in attendance.

26th August 2010: ACCP Launch

The Vice Chancellor presided over the launch of the African Centre for Cyber law and Cyber crime Prevention (ACCP) in Uganda. The ACCP, an entrepreneurial non-profit organization aims to enhance knowledge about fraudulent online strategies commonly used by criminals in exploiting people.

20th – 21st August 2010: 5th Open Day

Makerere Faculty of Computing and Informatics Technology exhibited the most brilliant projects of the ICT students.

19th August 2010; MUASA, MASA and UNEI General Assembly

A general Assembly was called to discuss issues concerning a strike over DAP money from NIC to start 21st August

17th August 2010: MISR Seminar

A presentation on The Politics of Studying African Sexual Behavior: Reflections of an Anthropologist by Stellah Nyanzi (PhD)

12 August 2010: MISR Seminar

A presentation on Interests and Relationships in NGO Gender Activity; A Case Study of Uganda by Mary Sssonko Nabacwa (PhD) that took place at MISR

8th – 12 August 2010: Uganda Youth Convention

Makerere University hosted the Uganda Youth Convention under the theme; Opportunity, Empowerment and Enterprise. The convention organizers hope to change the lives of about 6,000 youth who attended the convention. H.E. President Yoweri Museveni attended this conference.

5th August 2010: Workshop for Desk Officers of Council Committees at Imperial Botanical

5th August 2010: Training on Quality Assurance and Mangement

University members of staff and management were trained on uplifting the quality and management of the University. This took place at Senate building

3rd August 2010: MTN Mob Internet 3G+ Launch

The Vice Chancellort Prof. Venansius Barymureeba officiated at this launch that was held at Garden City

2nd August 2010: Vice Chancellor’s Visit to Faculty of Arts

The members of staff in the Faculty of Arts hosted the Vice Chancellor at the faculty and discussed issues on how to develop the faculty for better and smooth running.

2nd – 7th August 2010: Electronics Records Management Training

This course will ground participants understanding on managing electronic records including designing cost effective records management systems. It was organized by the East African School of Library and Information Science.

2nd August 2010: 8th Vice Chancellors Media briefing

The 8th monthly media briefing featured the Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (IACE) and the Makerere University Printery. The Vice Chancellor made presentations on the improved university rankings from 15th to 13th in Africa as of July 2010, the enhancement of Internal Quality through 100% revision of academic programmes except for MUBS, strengthening of the BSc. Programme right from year one, and the landmark MoU signed between Makerere University and Orange (U) Limited, to offer knowledge transfer to CIT students in the varied areas of telecommunications.

August 2010

26th August 2010: ACCP Launch

20th – 21st August 2010: 5th Open Day

Makerere Faculty of Computing and Informatics Technology exhibited the most brilliant projects of the ICT students.

19th August 2010; MUASA, MASA and UNEI General Assembly

A general Assembly was called to discuss issues concerning a strike over DAP money from NIC to start 21st August

17th August 2010: MISR Seminar

A presentation on The Politics of Studying African Sexual Behavior: Reflections of an Anthropologist by Stellah Nyanzi (PhD)

12 August 2010: MISR Seminar

A presentation on Interests and Relationships in NGO Gender Activity; A Case Study of Uganda by Mary Sssonko Nabacwa (PhD) that took place at MISR

8th – 12 August 2010: Uganda Youth Convention

5th August 2010: Workshop for Desk Officers of Council Committees at Imperial Botanical

5th August 2010: Training on Quality Assurance and Mangement

University members of staff and management were trained on uplifting the quality and management of the University. This took place at Senate building

3rd August 2010: MTN Mob Internet 3G+ Launch

The Vice Chancellort Prof. Venansius Barymureeba officiated at this launch that was held at Garden City

2nd August 2010: Vice Chancellor’s Visit to Faculty of Arts

The members of staff in the Faculty of Arts hosted the Vice Chancellor at the faculty and discussed issues on how to develop the faculty for better and smooth running.

2nd – 7th August 2010: Electronics Records Management Training

2nd August 2010: 8th Vice Chancellors Media briefing

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AAP Africa Office Hosts UiB Research and Innovation Delegation

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2 days 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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3 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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