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30th September 2010: 360° Meet the CEO Forum

The 360o Network nominated Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba as one of Uganda’s most outstanding leaders. The Professor addressed the forum. The 360° Meet the CEO Forum brings Uganda’s top CEOs in touch with the people they inspire to share their knowledge and experience. The objective of this forum is to help young people appreciate what it takes to be a successful leader and provide an opportunity for them to share in wisdom.

29th September 2010: Launch of MSSEESA, Department of Physics

Materials Science and Solar Energy for Eastern and Southern Africa (MSSEESA) network is a society with Chapters in Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and Uganda. The aim of the network is to develop human and infrastructure capacity in advanced research in materials science and solar energy. This will be done through strengthening the research facilities and Graduate training programmes by complementing the activities of materials science and solar energy in the various institutions in Eastern and Southern Africa.
With the establishment of MSSEESA network, Graduate students in any institution in the region will be able to take a course at any institution and be able to carry the credit to the home institution

22nd September 2010: Annual Scientific Conference

Mak hosted the 6th Annual Scientific Conference under the theme “Global Health Challenges: Training, research, service delivery – maximizing benefits to the people”. The College of Health Sciences takes pride in forging excellent alliances and collaborations. It is therefore not surprising that the College held the Annual Scientific Conferences as an activity of National Science Week. This year’s conference was jointly organized by the Uganda National Association of Community and Occupational Health (UNACOH).

21st – 23rd September 2010: African Humanities Workshop

Mak hosted the African Humanities Conference in Senate Hall

20- 24th September 2010: RUFORUM Biennial Meeting

Under the theme Building Capacity for Improved Food and Livelihood Security in Africa, RUFORUM under Makerere University hosted this meeting. This meeting provided Universities and their critical shareholders the opportunity reflect on what the continent needs to do to transform its agricultural sector and cause it to stimulate development in our countries and region.

9th September 2010: University Council retreat

The University Council held a retreat at Lake Victoria Serena Hotel where they discussed issues on the Evaluation and Performance of the Council Body.

9th September 2010: VC meets team from University of California

6th September 2010: Visit to School of Education

The members of staff in the School of Education hosted the Vice Chancellor at the school and discussed issues on how to develop the school for its better and smooth running.

6th September 2010: 9th Vice Chancellors Media briefing

The 9th monthly media briefing featured the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences. The Vice Chancellor made presentations on the availability of transcripts, for graduates from January 2010 and the previous, save for those from a few units which he mentioned. He also alerted the public on conmen claiming to work on behalf of Makerere so as to sell them University land. He then introduced Members of the University Management who had assumed office since January 2010.

1st September 2010: Carnegie Excellence Awards

Mak hosted the handover ceremony of the Carnegie Phase II research Awards at the Senate Building. Carnegie is a Corporation in New York that aims at developing research management in higher education’s institutions in Africa

1st – 2nd September 2010: Google Uganda Event

The Google Uganda event at Speke Resort Munyonyo was a platform from which IT moguls such as software developers, technology entrprenuers and marketing professionals exchanged views, wined and dined. Mak took part in this initiative under FCIT.


September 2010

30th September 2010: 360° Meet the CEO Forum

The 360o Network nominated Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba as one of Uganda’s most outstanding leaders. The Professor addressed the forum. The 360° Meet the CEO Forum brings Uganda’s top CEOs in touch with the people they inspire to share their knowledge and experience. The objective of this forum is to help young people appreciate what it takes to be a successful leader and provide an opportunity for them to share in wisdom.

29th September 2010: Launch of MSSEESA, Department of Physics

Materials Science and Solar Energy for Eastern and Southern Africa (MSSEESA) network is a society with Chapters in Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and Uganda. The aim of the network is to develop human and infrastructure capacity in advanced research in materials science and solar energy. This will be done through strengthening the research facilities and Graduate training programmes by complementing the activities of materials science and solar energy in the various institutions in Eastern and Southern Africa.
With the establishment of MSSEESA network, Graduate students in any institution in the region will be able to take a course at any institution and be able to carry the credit to the home institution

22nd September 2010: Annual Scientific Conference

Mak hosted the 6th Annual Scientific Conference under the theme “Global Health Challenges: Training, research, service delivery – maximizing benefits to the people”. The College of Health Sciences takes pride in forging excellent alliances and collaborations. It is therefore not surprising that the College held the Annual Scientific Conferences as an activity of National Science Week. This year’s conference was jointly organized by the Uganda National Association of Community and Occupational Health (UNACOH).

21st – 23rd September 2010: African Humanities Workshop

Mak hosted the African Humanities Conference in Senate Hall

20- 24th September 2010: RUFORUM Biennial Meeting

Under the theme Building Capacity for Improved Food and Livelihood Security in Africa, RUFORUM under Makerere University hosted this meeting. This meeting provided Universities and their critical shareholders the opportunity reflect on what the continent needs to do to transform its agricultural sector and cause it to stimulate development in our countries and region.

9th September 2010: University Council retreat

The University Council held a retreat at Lake Victoria Serena Hotel where they discussed issues on the Evaluation and Performance of the Council Body.

9th September 2010: VC meets team from University of California

6th September 2010: Visit to School of Education

The members of staff in the School of Education hosted the Vice Chancellor at the school and discussed issues on how to develop the school for its better and smooth running.

6th September 2010: 9th Vice Chancellors Media briefing

The 9th monthly media briefing featured the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences. The Vice Chancellor made presentations on the availability of transcripts, for graduates from January 2010 and the previous, save for those from a few units which he mentioned. He also alerted the public on conmen claiming to work on behalf of Makerere so as to sell them University land. He then introduced Members of the University Management who had assumed office since January 2010.

1st September 2010: Carnegie Excellence Awards

Mak hosted the handover ceremony of the Carnegie Phase II research Awards at the Senate Building. Carnegie is a Corporation in New York that aims at developing research management in higher education’s institutions in Africa

1st – 2nd September 2010: Google Uganda Event

The Google Uganda event at Speke Resort Munyonyo was a platform from which IT moguls such as software developers, technology entrprenuers and marketing professionals exchanged views, wined and dined. Mak took part in this initiative under FCIT.

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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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