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THRiVE Health Research Equipment Grants for Universities 2012

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14 years ago

May 16, 2012

THRiVE Health Research Equipment Grants for Universities 2012

Applications are invited for equipment grants: up to a maximum of £10,000, to support health research conducted by staff or students of THRiVE institutions in Africa (i.e. Gulu University, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College, Makerere University, National University of Rwanda, National Institute of Medical Research – Mwanza,Uganda Virus Research Institute and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology). Preference will be given to research that is funded by THRiVE PhD and Post-doctoral grants.

Application Requirements

Applications should specify the research objective to which the equipment will contribute, the justification for the request (including a statement of what equipment is already available to contribute to this research), and the potential of the equipment to contribute to current and future research in the applicant’s institution.

Applications may be made for equipment, including computer software, but not vehicles (e.g. cars and motorbikes), reagents or consumables. Applications should be made by email to the THRiVE Secretariat in Uganda ( info@thrive.or.ug , +256 414 530021) and should be no more than 500 words plus a budget and brief budget justification. Procurement of any supplies or equipment should follow the member institutions best practice.

Closing date: July 16th 2012

Selection of Applications:

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of 3 members selected by the THRiVE Education and Small Grants Committee, who will not be members of the applicant’s institution.

Applications will be assessed on a simple points system with 20 being the maximum score:

The importance/relevance of the research topic (1-5)
The importance/relevance of the equipment in reaching the stated objective (1-5)
The contribution the equipment requested could make to current and/or future research (1-5)
Clarity and general quality of the application (1-5)

Successful applicants will be informed within 30 days of the closing date. Grants will be managed by the THRiVE Coordinator in each successful applicant’s institution.
Note: A progress report will be required from successful applicants one year after the grant has been awarded.

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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7 hours ago

April 28, 2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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4 days ago

April 24, 2026

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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1 week ago

April 21, 2026

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20^th 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.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.***

The 2^nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1^st 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 1^st 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.