The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, on Friday, 22nd December 2017 held the monthly press briefing, to highlight the advancements made in as far as promoting the University’s core functions during his first 100 days in office.

In the strategic direction of Administrative and Financial Re-structuring and Sustainability, Prof. Nawangwe gave updates on the recently concluded Makerere University Property Investor Conference. He lauded University Staff who in the wake of this conference had also come up with suggestions of investing in some of the proposed projects.  

Under the strategic direction of rebranding and quality of service delivery, the Vice Chancellor gave updates on the planned introduction of central examination marking and timely issuance of testimonials and transcripts to students. Prof. Nawangwe further gave updates on the College Review Committee whose findings will help improve the collegiate system, as well as the operationalisation of the Open, Distance and E-Learning Strategy, aimed at increasing access to flexible and quality technology supported learning.

Prof. Nawangwe concluded his presentation by giving updates on the commissioning of IAA Healthcare to provide services under the Staff Health Insurance Scheme, which is fully funded by the University Council. He also highlighted a number of Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements signed with various local and international partners, including the latest, signed with Moon Agriculture and Processing Company Limited (MAP Co. Ltd) to develop a modern pig farming and processing plant at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK).

In the presentation that followed, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration), Prof. William Bazeyo thanked all students slated to graduate during the 68th Graduation Ceremony in January 2018 for responding to the circular urging them to clear all outstanding balances with the University. He nevertheless reminded all prospective graduands who owe the University money to clear their balances in time, in order to be added to the graduation list. He also took the same opportunity to remind the leadership at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) that Management has a directive from the University Council to omit names of MUBS graduands whose share of functional fees is yet to be received by Makerere University. He therefore urged MUBS leaders to remit all funds owed to Makerere University in time.  

The Vice Chancellor's presentation was also supplemented with input from the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)-Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang and Ag. Human Resource Director-Mrs. Dorothy Sennoga Zake. Present at the Media Briefing were the University Bursar-Mr. Augustine Tamale, Director of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT)-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Director of ICT Support-Mr. Frank Kitumba and Senior Public Relations Officer, Ms. Ritah Namisango.

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