General

RAN conducts an invigorating Innovation Bootcamp in DR Congo

Published

10 years ago

October 13, 2016

Mark Wamai

RAN's EA RILab Director-Nathan Tumuhamye and Engagement Manager-Deborah Naatujuna pose with the Minister of Gender and Education-Hon Adele Bizizane and other officials in Goma, DRC

The Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EA RILab), one of RAN’s regional labs recently concluded an exciting and energizing Innovation Bootcamp at University of Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from September 19th – 21st, 2016. The event drew over 120 participants who are key players in the domain of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV). They included multi-sectoral representatives from government and development agencies like UNESCO, American Association of Lawyers, UNFPA, FAO, UN, and SIDA, representatives from Academia including the Vice Chancellor of University of Goma, faculty and students.

The 3 days event was officially opened by the Minister of Gender and Education; Hon Adele Bizizane who in his remarks noted that; “Government is eager to nurture partnerships and methods that will bring about new strategies and technologies towards combating SGBV”.The Bootcamp was ushered in with a high level presentation by the EA RILab’s Director, Nathan Tumuhamye who introduced participants to RAN’s agenda and the key achievements the lab had accomplished as a big network rallying 18 African universities from 13 countries since its inception. DR Congo is one of the network plus partner countries under the EA RILab.

Click here To view the full DRC Innovation Bootcamp article

And Follow the link below to view RAN's September 2016 Bulletin

http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=654fe6588c5d9f3baea3f9a42&id=d85192db14

Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

3 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

General

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

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3 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

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:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

General

Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

4 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

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

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download