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31st January – 1st February 2011: AET2011

The Faculty of Technology organized the Second International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology (AET2011). The conference attracted researchers, industry practitioners and policy makers in engineering and technology from the region and beyond under the theme “Contribution of Scientific Research in Development”.

27th – 29th January 2011: Makerere University Council Induction Workshop

The two-day workshop was organized by the Council Secretariat to induct the new members into the handling of Council business. The Vice Chancellor presented a performance report of the previous Council (Dec 2006 – Dec 2010), and a status report of the University.

21st January 2011: Acer for Education Program launch

The Acer for Education program aims at introducing schools to a new kind of interaction between teachers and students through the use of notebooks. When implemented, the facilities will allow teachers and schools to develop more efficient and stimulating teaching methods. The Vice Chancellor was the Guest of Honour at the launch.

17th January 2011: 61st National BPO Training Launch

Makerere University hosted the launch of the National Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) training launch. The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of ICT, National Information Technology Authority, Uganda [NITA-U] partner with Makerere University Faculty of Computing and IT to conduct the 8-week fulltime training. When launched, the BPO Center will employ Ugandans in the two BPO categories of back office outsourcing and front office outsourcing. The event was presided over by Hon. Eriya Kategaya who represented the Prime Minister, Hon. Aggrey Awori, Minister of ICT and Hon. Syda Bbumba, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, among other dignitaries.

17th – 21st January 2011: 61st Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University

Makerere University hosted her 61st Graduation Ceremony from Monday, 17th – Friday, 21st January, 2011. The ceremony witnessed 13,296 candidates (6,495-48.8% Female & 6,801-51.2% Male) receive their diplomas and degree awards. Of these, 46 candidates (11 Female & 35 Male) graduated with PhDs. 236 students obtained first class degrees with Ms. Barbara Nansamba (CGPA 4.9 – B.Sc. Computer Science) being the best overall and best Sciences student, and Mr. Boniface Abima (CGPA 4.82 – Bachelor of Business Computing) topping the Humanities and Business field. A blind student Mr. Boaz Muhumuza topped the Bachelor of Laws class with a CGPA of 4.21.

14th January 2011: African Gifted Foundation awards ceremony

Department of Mathematics through its outreach programme together with the African Gifted Foundation, trained 25 exceptionally gifted young African students from across the continent in a 10day course on Space Science and Satellites at the Faculty of Computing & IT. The Project, which targets students aged 14-16, is aimed at building a mass of space scientists for Africa in the next ten (10) years. The Vice Chancellor was represented at the ceremony by Prof. Livingstone Luboobi.

13th January 2011: Launch of PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development

The Postgraduate Diploma in Gender and Local Economic Development was launched during the 7th Joint Annual Review on Decentralization (JARD) held at Imperial Royale Hotel. The course is one of the initiatives funded by the District Development Programme III (DDP III). DDP III is mainly funded by the Government of Uganda through the Local Government Sector Investment Plan basket (LGSIP) with support from UNCDF and UNDP. It is implemented in 15 districts. The Vice Chancellor was represented at the launch by Dr. Charles Bwana, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences

11th January 2011: The Makerere University Council Handover Dinner

The University bid farewell to outgoing members and welcomed new members of the Makerere Council (Dec 2010 – Dec 2014), at a dinner held at the Serena Conference Center. The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Prof. Apolo Nsibambi was the Guest of Honour at the function attended by the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor and Members of Management, The Governor Bank of Uganda, The Southern Sudan Ambassador to Uganda, among other dignitaries.

3rd January 2011: 13th Vice Chancellors Media briefing

The 13th monthly media briefing and the first of the year 2011 featured the Department of Women and Gender Studies and the Gender Mainstreaming Division. The Vice Chancellor made presentations on the autonomous status of MUBS, statistics of the 61st Graduation and the new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of council i.e. Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem and Dr. Katherine D. Namuddu respectively.

January 2011

31st January – 1st February 2011: AET2011

The Faculty of Technology organized the Second International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology (AET2011). The conference attracted researchers, industry practitioners and policy makers in engineering and technology from the region and beyond under the theme “Contribution of Scientific Research in Development”.

27th – 29th January 2011: Makerere University Council Induction Workshop

The two-day workshop was organized by the Council Secretariat to induct the new members into the handling of Council business. The Vice Chancellor presented a performance report of the previous Council (Dec 2006 – Dec 2010), and a status report of the University.

21st January 2011: Acer for Education Program launch

The Acer for Education program aims at introducing schools to a new kind of interaction between teachers and students through the use of notebooks. When implemented, the facilities will allow teachers and schools to develop more efficient and stimulating teaching methods. The Vice Chancellor was the Guest of Honour at the launch.

17th January 2011: 61st National BPO Training Launch

Makerere University hosted the launch of the National Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) training launch. The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of ICT, National Information Technology Authority, Uganda [NITA-U] partner with Makerere University Faculty of Computing and IT to conduct the 8-week fulltime training. When launched, the BPO Center will employ Ugandans in the two BPO categories of back office outsourcing and front office outsourcing. The event was presided over by Hon. Eriya Kategaya who represented the Prime Minister, Hon. Aggrey Awori, Minister of ICT and Hon. Syda Bbumba, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, among other dignitaries.

17th – 21st January 2011: 61st Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University

Makerere University hosted her 61st Graduation Ceremony from Monday, 17th – Friday, 21st January, 2011. The ceremony witnessed 13,296 candidates (6,495-48.8% Female & 6,801-51.2% Male) receive their diplomas and degree awards. Of these, 46 candidates (11 Female & 35 Male) graduated with PhDs. 236 students obtained first class degrees with Ms. Barbara Nansamba (CGPA 4.9 – B.Sc. Computer Science) being the best overall and best Sciences student, and Mr. Boniface Abima (CGPA 4.82 – Bachelor of Business Computing) topping the Humanities and Business field. A blind student Mr. Boaz Muhumuza topped the Bachelor of Laws class with a CGPA of 4.21.

14th January 2011: African Gifted Foundation awards ceremony

Department of Mathematics through its outreach programme together with the African Gifted Foundation, trained 25 exceptionally gifted young African students from across the continent in a 10day course on Space Science and Satellites at the Faculty of Computing & IT. The Project, which targets students aged 14-16, is aimed at building a mass of space scientists for Africa in the next ten (10) years. The Vice Chancellor was represented at the ceremony by Prof. Livingstone Luboobi.

13th January 2011: Launch of PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development

The Postgraduate Diploma in Gender and Local Economic Development was launched during the 7th Joint Annual Review on Decentralization (JARD) held at Imperial Royale Hotel. The course is one of the initiatives funded by the District Development Programme III (DDP III). DDP III is mainly funded by the Government of Uganda through the Local Government Sector Investment Plan basket (LGSIP) with support from UNCDF and UNDP. It is implemented in 15 districts. The Vice Chancellor was represented at the launch by Dr. Charles Bwana, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences

11th January 2011: The Makerere University Council Handover Dinner

The University bid farewell to outgoing members and welcomed new members of the Makerere Council (Dec 2010 – Dec 2014), at a dinner held at the Serena Conference Center. The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Prof. Apolo Nsibambi was the Guest of Honour at the function attended by the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor and Members of Management, The Governor Bank of Uganda, The Southern Sudan Ambassador to Uganda, among other dignitaries.

3rd January 2011: 13th Vice Chancellors Media briefing

The 13th monthly media briefing and the first of the year 2011 featured the Department of Women and Gender Studies and the Gender Mainstreaming Division. The Vice Chancellor made presentations on the autonomous status of MUBS, statistics of the 61st Graduation and the new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of council i.e. Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem and Dr. Katherine D. Namuddu respectively.

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

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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, 12th 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: 9th 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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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 20th May, 2026. This contact can as well be used for inquiries, where necessary.

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Request For Consultancy Services: Training & Digital Solutions Expert

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Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Request For Consultancy Services: Training & Digital Solutions Expert. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa

The Makerere University Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Limited implemented a Gates Foundation training program dubbed “Principle of Management Excellence for Research training” PRIMER in francophone countries, namely, Mali, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This training was delivered by content experts and experienced practitioners, not professionally trained experts. As such, limiting the quality of slide decks, which were largely fragmented with text rather than graphical and infographic elements that suit a mature audience. To effectively deliver a research training program, advanced, engaging, and efficient tools are critical for fostering audience engagement and participation, and for learning and assessment in research management excellence. To achieve this, IDI seeks to hire an expert to:

  1. design and deliver a set of integrated advanced slide decks combining text, visual learning materials (graphical and infographics) and case scenarios
  2. develop a virtual bilingual community learning platform (VBCLP), i.e. with in-built French and English to engage alumni,
  3. develop and automate a pre-course assessment system that potential trainees fill out, and it automates results that are presented in statistical form for easy interpretation and decision making.

Details: https://shorturl.at/Rzn8d

Apply to: EAkankwasa@idi.co.ug

Deadline: 5 June 2026, 5 PM EAT

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