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HLA FREE 4Wk Humanitarian Essentials MOOC

Published

9 years ago

October 13, 2017

Mark Wamai

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy-Nairobi new MOOC on Humanitarian Essentials. Image:HLA

The ResilientAfrica Network-RAN, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University is in partnership with the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) in Nairobi Kenya pursuing different activities for the benefit of those communities in need.

The HLA's work is anchored on three pillars viz Learning, Knowledge and Innovation. In that regard, the Humanitarian Leadership Academy is pleased to announce the launch of a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Humanitarian Essentials.

This 4-week online course is aimed at people who are starting a career in the humanitarian sector, or transitioning from a more development focused role to support a humanitarian response. It’s a great opportunity to join a global learning experience, connect with peers from all over the world and benefit from the feedback of experienced humanitarian professionals.

The course starts on 16 October and ends on 12 November 2017; with a different theme every week:

    Week 1: Humanitarian Principles and Standards
    Week 2: Understanding the Humanitarian Context
    Week 3: Age, Gender and Diversity
    Week 4: Applying Humanitarian Principles

Learners can also take part in discussions and quizzes to check their knowledge, and receive a personalised online certificate at the end of the course.

Please see Downloads for flyer with a summary of the course.

If you have any questions about this course, or any of the Academy’s other offerings, please do not hesitate to contact either Petra Pojerová (p.pojerova@humanitarian.academy) or Alessandra De Guio (a.deguio@humanitarian.academy).

Education

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

Published

19 hours 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

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

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23 hours 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

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

2 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