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The International Conference on Ecosystem Reselience and Agricultural Productivity (ICERAP) Opens in Kampala Uganda

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8 years ago

November 27, 2017

Mark Wamai

State Minister for Higher Education-Hon. John C. Muyingo, Dir. Gen. NORAD-Mr. Jon Lomøy, Norwegian Ambassador-H.E. Susan Eckey, Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma, Representing the VC-Dr. Eria Hisali, PI-Prof. Samuel Kyamanywa with delegates at officials during the ICERAP opening ceremony, 22nd November 2017, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda

The International Conference on Ecosystem Resilience and Agricultural Productivity (ICERAP) was on 22nd November 2017 opened at the Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo-Kampala Uganda under the theme, “Livelihood Pathways under Variable and Changing Climate in Sub Saharan Africa”.

The conference was partly premised on the ongoing research under the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED) funded projects at Makerere University and also on the fact that there are many other similar research initiatives at national and regional level.

The two day conference (22nd-23th November, 2017) was officially opened by the First Lady (who is also Minister of Education and Sports Mrs. Janet Kataaha Museveni) represented by the Minister of State for Higher Education Hon. John C. Muyingo. The conference attracted participants from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Malawi, Norway, Sweden and Uganda among others.

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

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1 day 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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1 day 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

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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