Schlumberger, the world’s leading oilfield services provider has boosted Petroleum Geosciences and Production training in Makerere University by giving support worth USD 3.5million to the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies, College of Natural Sciences.
Schlumberger, the world’s leading oilfield services provider has boosted Petroleum Geosciences and Production training in Makerere University by giving support worth USD 3.5million to the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies, College of Natural Sciences.
The Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern donation covers software licenses, hardware installation, support and maintenance. The donation also covers training seminars for both the students and lecturers.
The Chief Guest at the event and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Mr. Francis Lubanga commended Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern limited for the timely support to the Government of Uganda, “This donation will make a marked contribution to Government’s efforts to develop infrastructure for the Petroleum Geosciences and Production lab to facilitate the petroleum geosciences course,” he said.
Mr. Lubanga also commended the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development through the Norwegian-funded programme; Strengthening the Management of the Oil and Gas sector in Uganda, for donating furniture to the Laboratory, before declaring the facility launched. The Laboratory is housed in the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University and was launched on Tuesday 18th October 2011.
Schlumberger is passionate about developing human resource and as such has chosen Uganda to be at the forefront of Schlumberger’s mission to advance fundamental and applied research in geosciences, and Makerere University to be the implementing institution.
The Schlumberger delegation included the Vice President, Testing Services-Europe, Caspian and Africa, Group Managing Director-Eastern and Southern Africa, Country Director-Uganda, and the Recruiting and University Relations Manager.
The Schlumberger, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development joint collaboration with Makerere University is meant to enhance skill development especially the practical aspect, with the goal of producing graduates with the ability to integrate into the oil and gas industry without need for further training.
The Schlumberger donation includes; Petro and Technology integrated software applications, with the respective licenses, Software application training for the Petroleum Geosciences and Production programme lecturers, Data acquisition and processing seminars, and ongoing application support for all donated software. In addition Schlumberger will continue to give practical training and assistance to the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba thanked Schlumberger for the institutional donation and pledged to continue working with the company to deliver the right human resource for the Oil and Gas Industry. He thanked Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development for identifying Makerere as a partner institution especially at a time when training of basic sciences is very expensive for universities. Prof. Baryamureeba thanked the Ministry of Education and Sports for creating an enabling environment that favours collaboration. He requested the Ministry to support Makerere’s quest to produce world-class human resource for the Oil and Gas industry by further supporting the basic sciences.
A memorandum of understanding was then signed and Lecturers who had participated in a one-week training workshop organized by Schlumberger received certificates on use of the Petro Software.
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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 17th May, 2025 up to Saturday 9th August, 2025.
3. Resident Students
All resident students are expected to vacate the Halls of Residence by mid-day on Saturday, 17th 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.
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. 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.
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 21st 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.
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).
The 2025 Tournament was organized by Mayanja Owen and Nkalubo Oprah – 91st 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.