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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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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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1 week 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 week ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

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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2 weeks 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).

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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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