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Call for Applications Mak-RERG Workshop on Solar Energy

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Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG) believes that people learn by doing. From Solar Electric Training, participants learn to Design, build and maintain energy systems that are efficient.

The Renewable Energy Research Group in Physics Department, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, invites applications for workshop training in Solar Photovoltaic Installation, Sizing and Maintenance, which will be held in the Conference Hall, Department of Food Technology, NUtrition and Bioengineering, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University from 8th-12th September 2014.

The Third Workshop will begin with a two day theory, while the remaining days will be purely practical, entailing; reflecting solar system sizing, installation and designing techniques conducted in the field.

PARTICIPATION
The workshop is open to Solar Suppliers, PV Installers, SolarRetailers, researchers, students from higher institutions oflearning, Trainers (Teachers, Technical Institutiontutors, NGOs' Outreach personnel), and Government personnel. Participants are expected to arrange for their own travel and accommodation near the training venue or it can be arranged on request

WORKSHOP TRAINING FEE
Cost for the training is UGShs 250,000/= per person for Ugandans or USD200 for International participants, which covers training materials, lunch and teas. NB: No registration fee is required.

HOW TO APPLY FOR PARTICIPATION
The application form can be accessed at Physics Department website, Makerere University: http://physics.mak.ac.ug or can be mailed to interested participants on request, see contacts below.

The Secretary,
Department of Physics,
Makerere University

Ms Christine,
Tel: +256-712-867598
Email: czake[at]cns.mak.ac.ug

The forms completed forms can be scanned and emailed to the contact above or the Coordinator not later than 22nd August 2014.

For enquiries please Contact Workshop Co-coordinators on:
Tel: +256-712-184475 and +256-712-867598
Email: mmusok[at]cns.mak.ac.ug

Please see Downloads for Details on Scope of Training

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

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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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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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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 20th 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 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st 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 1st 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.

Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/

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