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MISR to host Contemporary Debates Workshops

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15 years ago

May 13, 2011

The Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) is hosting a series of two-day Workshops on Contemporary Debates in the social sciences and humanities during May 16-21 and June 6-9.

The Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) is hosting a series of two-day Workshops on Contemporary Debates in the social sciences and humanities during May 16-21 and June 6-9.

The themes of the Workshops are Gender in the Public Sphere; Political Economy; Political Studies; Literary and Cultural Studies; and Historical Studies.

The Workshops bring together leading researchers in these fields to talk about how their research agendas have changed over time in response to changing social and political contexts and ongoing debates in their disciplines. In a context where a pervasive consultancy culture has created a widespread assumption that research is about finding answers to questions asked by someone else, we aim to give the scholarly community an opportunity to reflect on what it means to formulate a question for research. For it is those who set the question, and not those who give the answer, that define the direction of knowledge production.

All workshops begin at 9.30 AM and will be held at the MISR Seminar Room. Room will be limited to 50 so as to allow for direct participation. Participation is by prior registration only. For how to register, and for more information on activities at MISR, please see the MISR webpage: http://misr.mak.ac.ug

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MISR Contemporary Debates Workshops Brief: PDF Version, Postscript Version

Workshops Programme: PDF Version, Postscript Version

Speaker Profiles by theme

Gender in the Public Sphere (16-17 May, 2011): PDF Version, Postscript Version

Political Economy (18 May, 2011): PDF Version, Postscript Version

Political Studies (20-21 May, 2011): PDF Version, Postscript Version

Literary and Cultural Studies (6-7 June, 2011): PDF Version, Postscript Version

Historical Studies (8-9 June, 2011): PDF Version, Postscript Version

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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3 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

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$2,500 scholarship for community action research
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Training in Storytelling, Responsible AI & Youth-led Participatory Action Research
International conferences & global network
3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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3 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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1 week ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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