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The 3rd Annual Research & Innovations Dissemination Conference

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14 years ago

April 7, 2011

Makerere University will hold the Third Annual Research and Innovations Dissemination Conference to showcase research critical to the development needs of Uganda.

Makerere University will hold the Third Annual Research and Innovations Dissemination Conference to showcase research critical to the development needs of Uganda.This two day conference which will take on 11th – 12th April, 2011, at Hotel Africana, Kampala Uganda is expected to attract over 300 participants from Makerere, other public universities in Uganda, policy makers, civil society and researchers from national and international collaborating institutions.

The conference under the theme, “Transforming society through Research and Innovations” therefore provides an opportunity for Makerere to showcase her research outputs and innovations that are advancing knowledge, impacting society and contributing to national development.

In line with the priority research areas of the university, the conference has been organised in both plenary and five parallel scientific sessions, namely;

Health and Health Systems Research for National Development
Natural Resources Utilization, Conservation and Environmental Sustainability
Agricultural Productivity, Food Safety and Security, and Value Addition
Governance, Human Rights, Conflict and Disaster Management
Technology for Socio-economic Transformation

According to Professor Katunguka-Rwakishaya, the Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training , this year’s conference has attracted over 100 prominent researchers who will make oral and poster presentations on research that has contributed to policy change or development, benefited society/improved livelihoods and the environment.

Professor Katunguka-Rwakishaya added that the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training has accrued these successes in research because of the substantial support from Sida, NORAD, NUFU, nuffic, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation among other development partners.

The Chancellor, Makerere University, Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera will be the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony, where Prof. Mahmood Mamdani, Director, Makerere Institute of Social Research will also present a keynote paper.

A list of some of the papers to be presented during the conference may be found below

Key paper – Advances in Health Systems Research – Prof. David Serwadda

My partner wants a child: Across sectional study of the determinants of the desire for children among mutually disclosed sero-discordant couples receiving care in Uganda – Dr. Jolly Beyeza Kashesya

Gender, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Development: The Politics of Condom Use – Dr. Consolata Kabonesa

To use or not to use a condom: A prospective cohort study comparing contraceptives practices among HIV infected and HIV negative – Dr. Jolly Beyeza Kashesya

Occupational stress, job satisfaction and job performance among hospital nurses in Kampala – Rose C. Nabirye

Key Paper – Advances in Governance and Conflict Conciliation – Prof George Kanyeihamba

Lessons for the July 11 Bomb attacks in Uganda – Jacob Waisswa

Key Paper – Advances in Natural Resources Utilisation and Conservation – Prof Joseph Obua

Tourism Revenue sharing policy at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda: A policy Arrangement Approach – Wilber Manyisa Ahebwa

Use of mayflies as total replacement of Rastineobila argentea in diets for catfish in Lake Victoria – Andrew Tamale

Performance of growing pig fed cereals processing by products from Maize bran or wheat bran – R. Mwesigwa

Key Paper – Advances in Agricultural Production and Food Security – Prof Adipala Ekwamu

Nutrition Analysis and Innovative Approaches in the Value Addition of Ruspolia nitidula (Nsenene Grasshoppers) for income Generation in central Uganda, Masaka Districts – Dickson Biryomumaisho

Conception rates of indigenous Ugandan goats cervical/artificial dissemination – G. Nadiope

Effect of feeding sun processed brewer’s yeast on growth and cost/gain of growing pigs – S. Kabugo

Is social poverty more acute near protected areas? An assessment of social capital formation around Queen Elizabeth National park in the Albertine Rift, Western Uganda – Akankwasa Barirega

The effects of urbanization on the Housing conditions of the urban poor in Kampala. Uganda – Stephen Mukiibi

Estimating Area Rainfall of the Lake Victoria and its Basin using Ground-based and Satellite date – Dr. Michael Kizza

Local content in the Oil and Gas Industry: implications for Uganda – Dr. Jackson A. Mwakali

Hybrid E-learning for Rural Secondary Schools in Uganda. Co-evolution in Triple Helix Processers – Dr. Peter Lating

Reducing Plastic Waste in the Urban Environment: A search for sustainable options – Dr. Robert Kabumbuli

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NTU Global Summer School – A Unique UK Experience for Students

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May 9, 2025

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The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Global Summer School will run from 7 July – 1 August 2025 in the heart of England.

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End of Semester Memo for Academic Year 2024/2025

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1 day ago

May 8, 2025

Mark Wamai

Africa, one of three On-Campus Halls of Residence for ladies, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

All Resident Students

1. Congratulatory Message

On behalf of Makerere University Management, I congratulate and thank you for the successful completion of Semester Two: 2024/2025.

2.End of the Second Semester

The second Semester holiday break will begin on 17^th May, 2025 up to Saturday 9^th August, 2025.

3. Resident Students

All resident students are expected to vacate the Halls of Residence by mid-day on Saturday, 17^th May, 2025.

4. University Property

Please hand over all University property in your possession (such as: room keys, Sports & Games equipment, College property etc) before you leave the Hall of Residence.

5. Security of personal property

Please make sure that you carry with you all your property.

Dean of Students
Makerere University

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Inter-college Debate 2025 Seeks to Nurture Confident, Articulate, and Visionary Leaders

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3 days ago

May 6, 2025

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Winners of the Inter-college debates Daphine Kemigisha and Jibiril Ssekandi (School of Law) pose for a photo with debaters and the GRCs of the Debate Union. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11^th and 12^th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. The tournament was held in three preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale.

The first round covered democracy and youth participation in politics, while the second round covered inequality and wealth distribution, and the third, the ban on export of raw materials. The semi-final round debated apprenticeship for blue-collar jobs, while the grand finale debated national budget allocations for healthcare and education. In the spirit of inclusivity, all colleges, including the Jinja Campus participated in the tournament.

One of the preliminary rounds in session at Lumumba Hall. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***One of the preliminary rounds in session at Lumumba Hall.***

Commenting on the choice of topics, the organisers noted Makerere University as a bastion of academic excellence has a profound responsibility to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our nation. These leaders, they added, ought to be equipped with 21^st century skills of self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving so as to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world.

On the whole, Makerere Inter-college Debates were conceived as a strategic initiative to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The Debating Union aims to empower the future leaders by providing a platform for students to engage in respectful discourse, articulate their thoughts, as well as develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Daphine Kemigisha submitting at the debate grand finale. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Daphine Kemigisha submitting at the debate grand finale.***

Furthermore, the Debates serve as a platform for not only honing the intellectual prowess of students but also cultivating leadership skills, teamwork, and communication abilities that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It is envisaged that this initiative will have a lasting impact on the lives of students, by exposing them to debates on topical issues that can shape the mindsets of transformative leaders our nation needs.

After a thrilling two days of debate, Daphine Kemigisha and Jibril Ssekandi from the School of Law (SoL) emerged as winners of the Makerere University Inter-college Debate Tournament 2025, while Olara Emmanuel George from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) was the Public Speech Champion, and Namujuzi Martha Mociita from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) was the Poetry Champion.

Debate Winners; Daphine Kemigisha (Right) and Jibril Sekandi (Left) from the School of Law (SoL). Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Debate Winners; Daphine Kemigisha (Right) and Jibril Sekandi (Left) from the School of Law (SoL).***

The 2025 Tournament was organized by Mayanja Owen and Nkalubo Oprah – 91^st Guild Representative Councils (GRCs) of the Debate Union, Akatwijuka Arthur – Chairperson Debate Union, and Debate Union Representatives from colleges. The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) partnered with the Debate Union to deliver the 2025 edition.

Addressing students at the award ceremony, UNNGOF’s Mr. Derrick Baluuku encouraged the youth to step out of their comfort zones and think of solutions to inspire change in their communities.