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Mak to strengthen the PhD in Social Studies taught at MISR

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9 years ago

July 27, 2016

[L-R] Prof Barnabas Nawangwe- Deputy Vice Chancellor(Finance and Administration), Mr Bruce Kabaasa - Chairperson Appointments Board, Mrs Mary K Tizikara- Director Human Resources Directorate and Mr. Charles Barugahare - University Secretary.

“The interdisciplinary PhD in Social Sciences taught at Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) is an institutionalized programme of Makerere University approved by the University Senate and Council in 2011 and endorsed by the National Council for Higher Education in 2012,” highlighted Mr. Bruce B. Kabaasa, the Chairperson of Makerere University Appointments Board.

During a special press conference focusing on interdisciplinary PhD in Social Studies held on Tuesday 26th July 2016, Mr. Kabaasa reiterated that the interdisciplinary PhD in Social Sciences offered at MISR is on course and conforming to the regulations governing PhD and research training at Makerere University.

The Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe stressed that Makerere University Management is committed to supporting the development of the interdisciplinary PhD in Social Studies.

“The University Management will continue to work with all stakeholders to support the PhD in Social Studies taught at MISR. It is one of the best social research programmes in Africa,” said Prof. Nawangwe, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration).

Mr. Kabaasa informed the media that the Makerere University Appointments Board at a meeting held on Friday 22nd July 2016 finalised the discussion of the Report of the In-Depth investigation into the issues at Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) carried out from 21st April to 25th May 2016. He pointed out that one of the terms of reference required the Committee to review the management of the PhD programme at MISR.

Guided by the recommendations contained in the Investigation Committee report, Mr. Kabaasa re-affirmed the commitment of Makerere University to strengthening the interdisciplinary PhD in Social Studies at MISR.

To strengthen the PhD Programme, the Makerere University Appointments Board and Makerere University Management agreed as follows:

The MISR establishment structure will be reviewed to take into account the current mandate of MISR. The review will take into consideration among others, the creation of a post of Deputy Director to ease delegation, transfer of knowledge and management of transition.
The University will explore alternative financing for the PhD programme in the event of decreased donor funding.
MISR will continue to follow the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training guidelines in identifying Supervisors.
The MPhil/PhD programme will be protected as a University programme which needs to be nurtured to maturity.
All Research fellows at MISR will be required to participate in the PhD programme.

The following Members of the University Management attended the special press conference: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe-Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration, Dr Henry Alinaitwe, Mr. Charles Barugahare-University Secretary, Mr. Augustine Tamale-University Bursar, Mrs Mary Tizikara-Director, Human Resources, Mr. Cyriaco Kabagambe-Dean of Students, Mr. Goddy Muhumuza, Acting Director Legal Affairs.

For more information on the interdisciplinary PhD in Social Studies, please log on to:
https://misr.mak.ac.ug/graduate-education

Written by: Mak Public Relations Office

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Admission Lists for – Bachelor of Laws 2025-26

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2025

Mak Editor

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission lists for Bachelor of Laws for the Academic Year 2025/2026.

Please note that the list includes Government Sponsorship for Bachelor of Laws i.e A-Level (Direct Entry), Bachelor of Laws-Day – (LAW) and Bachelor of Laws-Afternoon – (LAA)

The lists can be accessed below:

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Undergraduate Admission List Self Sponsorship Scheme 2025/2026

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3 hours ago

July 1, 2025

Mak Editor

Mak CoBAMS Graduands jubilate on the third session of the 72nd Graduation held on 25th May 2022.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the undergraduate admission lists for self-sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The cut-off points can be accessed by following this link.

Please see attachment below for the A-Level Applicants who have been successful.

DIRECT-ENTRY-Self-Sponsorship-Admission-List-2025-2026 Download

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Makerere University Receives 700 Tablets from UBOS to Boost Statistical Activities

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4 hours ago

July 1, 2025

Betty Kyakuwa

Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) hands over the donation to Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd L) as UBOS Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and other officials witness on 30th June 2025. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University has received 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution.

The donation was made on June 30, 2025, as part of UBOS’ broader initiative to distribute a total of 3,025 tablets to ten government-funded institutions of higher learning. The handover ceremony was attended by Makerere’s Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Mr. Simon Kizito, the Deputy University Secretary among other Vice Chancellors and accounting officers.

Vice Chancellors from government-funded institutions of higher learning that received the donation of tablets from UBOS. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Vice Chancellors from government-funded institutions of higher learning that received the donation of tablets from UBOS.***

Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, a UBOS Board Director, who coordinated the distribution of the tablets to the respective 10 Public universities, underscored the significance of inter-institutional collaboration in fostering a data-literate and innovative generation. “This initiative is a testament to the power of partnerships between public institutions. In a country like Uganda, with one of the youngest populations globally, equipping our future leaders with the right tools is critical to achieving both national and global development goals,” she remarked.

The tablets had initially been procured and deployed during the recently concluded National Population and Housing Census. UBOS Executive Director Dr. Chris Mukiza explained that their redistribution marks the beginning of the Bureau’s post-census utilization strategy.

Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) flanked by his Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi (R) addressing the meeting. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) flanked by his Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi (R) addressing the meeting.***

“We acquired 120,000 tablets to conduct the census, and as we committed earlier, we are ensuring that these resources continue to serve the country even after the census,” said Dr. Mukiza. “Our expectation is that these tablets will strengthen data collection, teaching, and research in universities and higher institutions. We want to see a culture where statistics are not only produced but also actively used to influence development outcomes.”

Dr. Mukiza encouraged academic institutions to take full advantage of the extensive data available at UBOS, emphasizing that greater use of statistical resources will translate into more impactful research and policy interventions.

Some of the accounting officers who attended the handover ceremony. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Some of the accounting officers who attended the handover ceremony.***

During the same event – cultural institutions also received tablets.

With this donation, Makerere University is well-positioned to further empower students and researchers in statistical analysis, evidence-based planning, and innovation-driven teaching.