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Mak Opens Korea Corner to Enhance Multilingualism
At a highly colorful ceremony, the Ambassador of Korea to Uganda H.E Park Jong Dae launched the Korea Corner at Makerere University Main Library on 6th August 2014. The launch was as a result of long term relationship between Makerere University and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uganda, to enhance the learning and teaching of Korean language in the institution.
According to the University Librarian Prof. Maria Musoke, the corner was set up to promote cultural and academic exchanges between Makerere University and South Korea. To achieve this, Prof. Musoke said, the corner will be stocked with reading materials computer facilities to help the students to acquire knowledge and skills on Korean language and culture.
“I thank the members of the Korean Embassy and the School of Languages Literature and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) for coming up with such a fruitful initiative of setting up a Korea corner in the Main Library. I do believe that this corner will be instrumental in enhancing the students’ skills in the language. Makerere University started teaching Korean language in 2012 and I am grateful that the corner will be a source of information and data to our students” Prof. Musoke remarked.
The University Librarian emphasised that the Library Management was not privatizing portions of the library by setting up the Korea Corner, but instead noted that, “This is going to help in renovation, expansion and development of Library,” she added.
Through his speech read by the Dean of Students Mr. Cyriaco Kabagambe, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu, said that the presence of the Korea Corner as the specialized section in the Main Library, will give Makerere an opportunity to establish strong ties with other academic institutions in Korea for purposes of capacity building.
“As the leading institution in the region, Makerere University is passionate about innovations through knowledge, transfer partnerships and networking. We are keen to use every opportunity available to us, to embrace new frontiers of innovation. Makerere University is set to host the First Foreign Languages Conference later this month and I am glad that this corner will be operational by then for the conference participants to see the depth we have gone in embracing multilingualism,” read the Vice Chancellor’s speech.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Uganda H.E Park Jong Dae said that, opening up a corner in the Makerere University Main Library, is one of the activities lined up to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Uganda this year.
“We had this idea of introducing Korean language, culture and education in Uganda, as a way of strengthening the diplomatic ties between Uganda and South Korea. We had to look for a place where the public can better access the information and data on Korean culture. After several meetings with my colleagues we agreed that Makerere University Main Library was the best place because students here have free access to the library and I am very happy that the University has provided us with some space,” said the Ambassador.
Located on Level Two of the Makerere University Main Library, the Korea Corner will comprise of a well stocked Korean bookstore, wall hangings (Paintings/pictures), Korean cultural wear, movies, Korean educational information, computer facilities and class room for conducting lectures on Korean language. The corner will be manned by a Korean teacher (KOICA Volunteer) to teach the Korean language course as well as guide and assist all those who come to the corner.
By Prossy Nabatte, Intern, Public Relations Office
Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.
Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.
Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.
In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.
Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.
The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.
Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.
Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.
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