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CHUSS FLC 2014-Call for Papers

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The first Foreign Languages Conference 2014 (FLC 2014) will be held in Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, from 20th to 22nd August 2014. It is being organised by the Department of European & Oriental Languages (DEOL), School of Languages, Literature and Communication (SLLC), College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS). This is an international and interdisciplinary conference celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the teaching of foreign languages at Makerere University, reflecting on their pedagogy, appraising their relevance in international cooperation, and analysing their role in regional integration and national development.

Conference Theme:  
“Foreign Languages: Lessons from the past, Innovations for the Future”
 

Conference Sub-Themes

  • Multiculturalism and Multilingualism in Foreign Languages
  • Teaching of Foreign Languages in Higher Institutions of Learning.
  • Foreign Languages and National Development.
  • Foreign Languages and International Business
  • Attitudes and Perceptions to Foreign Language Learning.
  • Foreign Language Policies with Special Focus on Uganda.
  • A Historical Perspective to Foreign Language Teaching and Learning.
  • Research and Publication in Foreign Languages.
  • Special Education Needs in the Teaching & Learning of Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages, Religion and Culture
  • Translation and Interpretation of Foreign Languages.
  • Foreign Languages and Regional Integration
  • Information and  Communication Technologies in the Teaching & Learning of Foreign Languages

Submission of Abstracts:
Abstracts, of not more than 300 words, should be emailed, not later than 28th February 2014, to enatukunda@gmail.com   and wwagaba@yahoo.com . Abstracts received after the aforementioned date will not be considered. Notices of acceptance will be sent out before 15th March 2014.

Registration
International Guests will be required to pay a registration fee of US$200 and national participants will pay $50 or the equivalent in Uganda shillings.

Other Details
For further details on terms and conditions please contact:
1)    Dr.  E.  Natukunda-Togboa : Tel: +256-782-645 635; Email: enatukunda@gmail.com  
2)    Dr. W. Wagaba:  Telephone:  +256 -772 421-629; Email: wwagaba@yahoo.com

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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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Senate Building

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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