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December 2010 events

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January 25, 2011

December 2010

20th December 2010: Prof. William Senteza Kajubi bust unveiling ceremony

Professor Senteza Kajubi unveiled a bust at the School of Education, erected in recognition of his longstanding and dedicated contributions to the development of the education sector in Uganda. The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Prof. Apolo Nsibambi officiated at the function, where Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza represented the Vice Chancellor. Former Vice Chancellors Xavier Wandira and Prof. Livingstone Luboobi as well as UNEB Chairman Prof. Lutalo Bbosa and other dignitaries attended the launch.

14th – 16th December 2010: 6th African Conference on Psychotherapy

The 6th African Conference on Psychotherapy, African Chapter, was organised by the Institute of Psychology’s Outreach Department. The event was last hosted by Makerere in 1998. The Conference which was held under the theme “Psychotherapy and Psychosocial Problems” attracted participants from allover the world.

12th December 2010: Honorary Doctor of Laws Conferment

His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and His Excellency Rashid Mfaume Kawawa (RIP) received Honorary Doctorates of Laws (Honoris Causa) of Makerere University. President Museveni received his Doctor of Laws in respect of his outstanding achievements and exceptional contribution to the advancement of humanity in Uganda and the region, while H.E Rashid Mfaume Kawawa was honoured for his selflessness, hard work and investing all his efforts in fighting for the freedoms of peoples in his country, region and Africa.

7th December 2010: EPRC half-day Youth Forum

The Economic Policy Research Centre [EPRC] in conjunction with the World Bank and the Government of Uganda organized a half day Youth Forum on the topic, “Transforming the youth into a productive labour force for National development.” at Makerere University Guest House. The aim of the Forum was to deliberate on the level of preparedness, ideological capture, vulnerability and deviant behaviors among Uganda’s youth; and on what needs to be done differently to effectively transform Uganda’s youth into a productive force for national development.

6th December 2010: 12th Vice Chancellors Media briefing

The 12th monthly media briefing featured the Institute of Psychology (MUIP), East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS) and the Faculty of Computing & IT (CIT). Mr. James G. Okello – Deputy Registrar (Senate) who presided over the briefing made presentations on the Honorary Doctorates of Laws to be awarded to H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and H.E. Rashid M. Kawawa, and the proposed transformation of Makerere University into a Collegiate University.

1st – 2nd December 2010: Career Guidance Workshop Iganga

The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs held the first Career Guidance Workshop for Secondary Schools at Bukoyo Secondary Schools in Iganga. The programme is aimed at ensuring that career guidance teachers are best equipped to advise students on what subject combinations to take and the relevant courses to apply for. The workshop was attended by the Iganga RDC-Hajji Waggwa Lubega Swaibu, Chief Administrative Officer-Charles Kiberu, Districe Education Officer-Baker Kasadha, District Police Commander-Dennis Kamugisha, as well as over 200 head teachers and career guidance teachers from the sub-region.

December 2010

20th December 2010: Prof. William Senteza Kajubi bust unveiling ceremony

14th – 16th December 2010: 6th African Conference on Psychotherapy

12th December 2010: Honorary Doctor of Laws Conferment

7th December 2010: EPRC half-day Youth Forum

1st – 2nd December 2010: Career Guidance Workshop Iganga

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AAP Africa Office Hosts UiB Research and Innovation Delegation

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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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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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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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