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Mak participation in Hope@Africa to benefit Millions

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12 years ago

March 20, 2014

Mark Wamai

Mak DVCFA Assoc. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Rear: 3rd Right) and Director Quality Assurance Directorate (QAD) Dr. Vincent Ssembatya (Rear: Left) with Members of the Hope@Africa and Hope International networks at the Launch on 20th Mar 2014, STIAS, Stellenbosch (Photo: Justin Alberts)

Two new related international networksformed between universities in the global north and south have the potential to impact society in such a way that the lives of millions of people across the world are improved.

Hope@Africa, a collaboration between seven leading African universities, and Hope International, a collaboration between Stellenbosch University (SU) and four Swedish universities, will be launched in Stellenbosch, South Africa, today Thursday 20th March 2014. The partners of the two networks have come together to jointly promote human development and tackle major societal challenges – in Africa and in the rest of the world.

The official launch of the networks starts 12:00pm (1:00pm Ugandan Time) at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) in Marais Street in Stellenbosch (South Africa). The event will also be streamed over the internet – at https://www.youtube.com/user/USTelematics

Hope@Africa springs from a high-level summit held in Stellenboschin October last year to discuss increasing collaboration between higher-education partners on the continent. This culminated in a Letter of Intent signed by the University of Botswana, the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Makerere University (Uganda), the University of Nairobi (Kenya), the University of Namibia, and Stellenbosch University (South Africa).The University of Malawi is also part of the initiative.

The founding members of Hope International are Stellenbosch University in South Africa, and Dalarna University, Gothenburg University, Linnaeus University and Malmö University in Sweden.

Prof Barnabas Nawangwe, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Finance and Administration at Makerere University in Uganda said that Hope@Africa and Hope International “realise the need for harnessing synergies of the north and the south in addressing global development goals for the common good of humanity”.

Please see Downloads for detailed Press release

Photo courtesy: Justin Alberts, Stellenbosch

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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4 hours ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

BENEFITS

What You’ll Receive:

$2,500 scholarship for community action research
Mentorship & wellness coaching
Training in Storytelling, Responsible AI & Youth-led Participatory Action Research
International conferences & global network
3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

Apply now

See downloads for details

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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4 hours ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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6 days ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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