Academic Partnership for Environment and Development Innovations in Africa (APEDIA) is an international network launched in 2009 in order to stimulate academic collaboration and research in the field of environmental development and sustainable land use in Africa.Visions Many conflicts in Africa break out as a cause of contrary interests related to land use. We are convinced that sustainable land use is an essential precondition for a peaceful living together. Hence, APEDIA focuses on the collaboration between researchers from Africa and Europe. In addition, APEDIA wishes to involve politicians, decision makers, stakeholders, development agencies and the private sector in order to put into practice the developed ideas.
Goals The main focus of the network is placed on multidisciplinary approach to land use and development questions focusing on the innovative solutions to the existing problems.
Mission APEDIA sees its prior mission in building higher educational capacities for sustainable land use, environment and development. The network unites educational partner institutions from Europe and Africa working and researching on different disciplines regarding the question of land use in Africa.
Funding The APEDIA-network is generously funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) which is the largest funding organisation in the world supporting the international exchange of students and scholars.
Researchers and masters students in the fields of law, political science, geography, agriculture, environment and sociology are encouraged to join the network.Activities for APEDIA involves staff and student exchanges between the partner institutions, joint research and professional training programmes, workshops and summer schools.
1. Dr. Johnny Mugisha Department of Agricultural Economics College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda. Email: jomugisha[at]agric.mak.ac.ug
2. Martha Muwanguzi-Ngobi International Office Makerere University P.O Box 7062 Kampala Uganda Tel: +256-414-531925/542803 Email:mmuwanguzi[at]admin.mak.ac.ug
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala