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Inspection of works kicks off

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8 years ago

February 4, 2013

On 29th January, 2013, the Estates and Works Department inspected ongoing works to check on the progress of places of convenience in the university. The inspection covered works in the departments of Physics, Agriculture, Arts, Social Sciences and Performing Arts and Film.
The inspection kicked off from the Physics Department under the guidance of Michael Musoke the Chief Technician and Dr. Ireeta Tumps a Lecturer in the Department. Similar complaints were raised in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, with the members of staff requesting that the places of convenience be improved.
The Physics Department was concerned that more work needed to be done in the places of convenience. “We would prefer the painting to retain the original theme colour of the building.”Dr. Tumps emphasized. He also completed and hard work of the Estates Department and was optimistic that the raised concerns would be addressed.
The Estates Department, represented by a team under the leadership of Edward Nkuuatsibuue, pledged to address the raised concerns. On a positive note, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, CAES, was pleased with the renovation works – which have seen the places of convenience take on a new look.
The Department of Performing Arts and Film, PAF, marked the final stop over of the inspection. This department has taken on an entirely magnificent look with its cream walls and doors, which were a surprise to all in attendance. On seeing the new PAF, the Principal Prof. Oswald Ndolereirwe, exclaimed, “this new PAF building is stunning!” He encouraged the Estates Department to maintain high standards in respect of the improved University rankings in East and Central Africa.
The works follow concerns from different university departments on the need to improve facilities. The Estates Department is looking at concluding the renovations works in two weeks, ahead of the start of the semester.

By ANGELLA MUGANGA

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Veteran Professor changed Makerere and Higher Education

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13 hours ago

June 21, 2021

Mark Wamai

Professor Pancras John Mukasa Ssebuwufu (L) receives a plaque and citation from RUFORUM Board Member and Vice Chancellor Ndejje University-Professor Eriabu Lugujjo (Right) on 6th May 2021 at the RUFORUM Secretariat, Plot 155 Garden Hill, Makerere University Main Campus,

When Professor John Ssebuwufu ambled up to receive a certificate of recognition for his ‘exceptional’ contribution to higher education from the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) at Makerere University (MU), he was thinking of many things, such as rewarding staff, that he could have done differently to impact university education more.

But he did what he could have done, under the circumstances.

He presided over MU (in 1993) when student enrolment was 5,000 and left in 2004 when the population was surging to more than 15,000.

He emphasised the use of information communication technologies in almost all the institutions he had been involved in and sent many academic staff on exchanges to boost research and innovation. Now, more African universities engage in ground-breaking research.

So, he proceeded to accept his recognition and make his acceptance speech, which was mostly about gratitude.

Ssebuwufu, 74, who is currently the chancellor at Kyambogo University and the vice-chancellor of the University of Kisubi, is credited for his exemplary leadership and pragmatic methods that have shaped higher education in Uganda and Africa as a whole.

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Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2021/2022

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15 hours ago

June 21, 2021

Mark Wamai

Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2021/2022. Photo credit: AfDB

The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program is a capacity building project by the AfDB and Japan which was initiated in 2017 with the aim of providing two-year scholarship awards to highly achieving African graduate students to enable them to undergo post-graduate studies (i.e. a two-year Master’s degree program) in selected priority development areas on the continent and Japan. The overarching goal the AfDB and the Government of Japan seek to attain is to enhance skills and human resources development in Africa in under the Bank’s High 5s agenda (i.e. “Feed Africa”, “Light up Africa”, “Industrialize Africa”, “Integrate Africa” and “Improve the quality of life of the people of Africa”) and key Japanese development assistance initiatives. JADS core areas of study focus include energy, agriculture, health, environmental sustainability, and engineering. The program also seeks to promote inter-university collaboration and university-industry partnerships between Japan and Africa. Upon completion of their studies, the JADS scholars are expected to return to their home countries to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills in the public and private sectors, and contribute to national and continental socio-economic development.

About the JADS program

The JADS Program is open to applicants from AfDB member countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a graduate degree program in energy development and related discipline. The program does not provide scholarships to any other graduate degree program.

The scholarship program provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance.

Upon completion of their studies, the beneficiary scholars are expected to return to their home countries to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills, and contribute to the promotion of sustainable development of their countries.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

The program is open to those who have gained admission to an approved Masters degree course at a Japanese partner university. Candidates should be 35 years old or younger; in good health; with a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the energy area or related area; and have a superior academic record. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to return to their home country to contribute to its economic and social development.

Application Procedures

Applicant requests for information and application forms and procedures from the chosen JADS partner university. For any inquiries, please contact JADS@AFDB.ORG
Applicant completes required documents and sends them to the university.
University evaluates and selects applicants.
University sends selected candidates to the AfDB.
AfDB reviews submissions from universities, prepares and approves the final list.
AfDB contacts selected awardees, and informs the universities.