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Vice Chancellor’s Media Briefing November 2017

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8 years ago

November 27, 2017

Mark Wamai

Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L), flanked by L-R: Dr. Arthru K. Tugume, Dr. Anne Margaret Akol and Principal CoNAS-Prof. J.Y.T. Mugisha during the Monthly Media Briefing, 27th November 2017, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Prof. Nawangwe reiterated Makerere University's commitment to produce research relevant to societal problems and gave updates on the upcoming Property Investor Conference among other issues.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has today, Monday, 27th November 2017 held the monthly press briefing, aimed at sharing the latest information on research and innovations as well as updating the public on the latest measures to improve staff and student welfare and institutional financial sustainability.

The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) featured at this month's briefing and was represented by the Principal, Prof. J.Y.T. Mugisha, Dr. Arthur K. Tugume and Dr. Anne Margaret Akol. Dr. Tugume made a presentation on Integrated Crop Management for scaling up Banana Production in East Africa while Dr. Akol made a presentation on Enhancing Production and Incomes in the honey value chain by addressing the challenge of pests and parasites of honeybees in Uganda.

Reacting to the presentations, Prof. Nawangwe reiterated Makerere University's commitment to produce research relevant to societal problems; that contributes to the reduction of hunger, improves food security and household incomes. He further gave updates on the commencement of semester one 2017/2018 examinations, the upcoming Makerere University Property Investor Conference as well as the revival of the Mak Bulletin.

The Vice Chancellor's presentation was supplemented with input from the Academic Registrar-Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah, University Secretary-Mr. Charles Barugahare, Director Planning and Development-Dr. Florence Nakayiwa and the Acting CEO Mak Holdings Company-Mr. Moses Nadiope.

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Education

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

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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

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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

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

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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