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IUCEA Member Universities to introduce University Staff ICT Training Programme

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The Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is implementing a component for developing staff training programmes in ICT under the overall project of ‘Enhancing the Capacity of East African Universities to utilize ICT for Sustainable Regional Development’.

The Council of the member universities met during the three day workshop organized in Makerere University which started on 6th June 2011. It was attended by the various representatives from the various member universities among them being prominent personalities such as Prof. Mayunga H.H Nkunya, the Executive Secretary for IUCEA and Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, the Vice Chancellor Makerere University, who hosted the workshop.

The three activities in the training programme will include; undertaking staff training needs assessment for ICT in member Universities, developing ICT training staff for academic staff based on the identified needs, and Piloting the training on selected staff of universities in East Africa.

Prof. Mayunga confirmed that “the component of undertaking a staff training needs assessment for ICT in member universities has been completed” and added that as per findings, two major categories of ICT training needs were already identified as: the basic and pedagogical ICT training.

Basic ICT training provides the foundation upon which advanced ICT use skills and training are built. He revealed that although the majority staff of IUCEA member universities have basic ICT skills, studies recommended the need for a deliberate effort in IUCEA member Universities to have a programme for continuous basic ICT training in this rapidly changing ICT industry.

The study also showed that basic ICT training was required in; introduction to ICTs and common operating systems, functional skills for ICT maintenance, office automation systems, and email and internet use.

Pedagogical training provides skills needed for university staff (academic and administrative) to effectively execute activities aimed at improving the learning and teaching process. Research shows that academic and administrative staff need training in ICTs so as to enhance the efficiency of their day to day work.

Academic staff need training in; E-learning/online learning pedagogy, E-learning management systems, E-content development, ICTs for effective research, effective content delivery, and personal website development and update methodology. On the other hand, university administrative staff need more training on the use of their respective universities’ existing Management Information Systems (MISs) and the systems vary in different Universities.

 

Article by Toko Paul, Intern, Public Relations Office, Makerere University

The Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is implementing a component for developing staff training programmes in ICT under the overall project of ‘Enhancing the Capacity of East African Universities to utilize ICT for Sustainable Regional Development’.

The Council of the member universities met during the three day workshop organized in Makerere University which started on 6th June 2011. It was attended by the various representatives from the various member universities among them being prominent personalities such as Prof. Mayunga H.H Nkunya, the Executive Secretary for IUCEA and Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, the Vice Chancellor Makerere University, who hosted the workshop.

The three activities in the training programme will include; undertaking staff training needs assessment for ICT in member Universities, developing ICT training staff for academic staff based on the identified needs, and Piloting the training on selected staff of universities in East Africa.

Prof. Mayunga confirmed that “the component of undertaking a staff training needs assessment for ICT in member universities has been completed” and added that as per findings, two major categories of ICT training needs were already identified as: the basic and pedagogical ICT training.

Basic ICT training provides the foundation upon which advanced ICT use skills and training are built. He revealed that although the majority staff of IUCEA member universities have basic ICT skills, studies recommended the need for a deliberate effort in IUCEA member Universities to have a programme for continuous basic ICT training in this rapidly changing ICT industry.

The study also showed that basic ICT training was required in; introduction to ICTs and common operating systems, functional skills for ICT maintenance, office automation systems, and email and internet use.

Pedagogical training provides skills needed for university staff (academic and administrative) to effectively execute activities aimed at improving the learning and teaching process. Research shows that academic and administrative staff need training in ICTs so as to enhance the efficiency of their day to day work.

Academic staff need training in; E-learning/online learning pedagogy, E-learning management systems, E-content development, ICTs for effective research, effective content delivery, and personal website development and update methodology. On the other hand, university administrative staff need more training on the use of their respective universities’ existing Management Information Systems (MISs) and the systems vary in different Universities.

 

Article by Toko Paul, Intern, Public Relations Office, Makerere University

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Innovations using low cost locally available materials for point of use water treatment system unveiled

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a Research Dissemination of two studies aimed at the Development of Materials for point of use water treatment systems.

The investigations were conducted by a team of researchers comprised of P. W. Olupot, H. M. Kalibbala, E. Menya, G.M. Wangi, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, M. Turyasingura, R. Walozi, C. Kanyesigye and R. N. Kulabako.

The dissemination event held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 follows the successful completion of two MakRIF supported Research projects namely; Development of rice husk based granular activated carbon for point-of-use water treatment systems and Development of zeolite-based nanocomposite filters for drinking water treatment.

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Apac District gains from CEDAT’s Research on Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model and Efficacious patient management system

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The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) shared findings of research that was conducted in Apac Districts through two projects namely Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model (RCBM) and Efficacious patient management system (EPMS).

The findings of the research sponsored by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University research and Innovation Fund(MakRIF) were disseminated during a dissemination seminar held in the College on Friday 24th November 2023, where it was revealed that  Apac the host District greatly benefited from the services that not only led to the increased uptake of internet services but also gained through other socio economic areas.

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Application Forms for Admission to Public Universities 2024/2025

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of A ‘Level schools that application forms for admission to public universities for senior six candidates (UACE 2023) for the 2024/2025 academic year will be ready for collection from the university from Monday 4th December, 2023.

The application forms should be collected from the Office of the Academic Registrar, Senate Building, Level 3, Makerere University.

Issuing of the application forms will start on Monday, 4th December 2023 on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Uganda Shs. 52,000/=(fifty two thousand Uganda shillings only) per application form.

You are advised to get a pay reference number (PRN) using the ACMIS system (http://pay.mak.ac.ug) to enable you pay the application fees in any bank used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

The forms are for Ugandans only.

Please note that only Head Teachers or their authorized representatives will be served.

The closing date for submitting the completed application forms will be Wednesday 31st January, 2024.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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