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Mak -Stellenbosch Joint Doctoral School on going

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8 years ago

November 15, 2017

Dr Wildfred Lajul Dr. Wilfred Lajul - Head of Department of Philosophy and Development Studies(Left), Dr.Krige Siebrits-Stellenbosch University, Ms. Angella Asio -Project Administrator - Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Director Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (DRGT), Dr. Ada Jansen and Prof. Estian Calitz from Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences Stellenbosch University, Ms. Corina Du Toit - Programme Manager of the African Doctoral Academy at Stellenbosch University, pose for a photo

The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) is hosting the fourth Joint Doctoral School between African Doctoral Academy (ADA) Stellenbosch and Makerere University.

The two-week training commenced on 6th November 2017 at Conference Hall, Level 4 in Senate Building, Makerere University. The fourth Doctoral School is majoring Philosophy of Methods and the Department of Philosophy and Development Studies, Makerere University is conducting the training.

The 4th Joint Doctoral School was opened by the Director of DRGT, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi.

In his remarks, Professor Buyinza thanked Stellenbosch University for their support for the cross-cutting courses. He also encouraged participants to stay through the two weeks of the course so as to truly benefit from the training.

At the opening ceremony, Ms. Corina Du Toit, the Programme Manager of the African Doctoral Academy at Stellenbosch University said that Makerere University is a strategic partner that Stellenbosch University is always happy to collaborate with. She also thanked the Director DRGT for hosting the joint doctoral schools between Stellenbosch University and Makerere University.

The two-week long course is among the required cross cutting courses for PhD students to expand their academic and practical comprehension of the concepts of science, knowledge and research; acquaint the students with the philosophical principles behind the quantitative and qualitative methods of research; enhance the students’ awareness about ethical conflicts in relation to research; and provide a forum for each student to discuss, and improve their own research proposals.

Fifty five (55) PhD candidates are attending the course. Of these, thirty seven (37) participants are from Makerere University. The others are from the partner public universities.

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Asio Angela,

Directorate of Research and Graduate Training

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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1 day ago

February 10, 2026

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For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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1 day ago

February 10, 2026

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

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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1 week ago

February 4, 2026

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SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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