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Mak to strengthen the PhD in Social Studies taught at MISR

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

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10 hours ago

April 28, 2026

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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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4 days ago

April 24, 2026

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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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1 week ago

April 21, 2026

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