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DVCAA Tours CEES Lira Learning Centre, Popularises ODeL

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The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang on 11th January 2018 visited Lira District where he met with the LC 5 Chairman Mr. Jude Okello, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)-Mr. Mark Tivu, the National Coordinator, Centre for Lifelong Learning-Ms. Rose Atugonza among other officials.

R-L: Lira LC 5 Chairman-Mr. Jude Okello, DVCAA-Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang, Ms. Rose Atugonza, Dr. Paul Muyinda Birevu & Mr. Deo Ibanda at the CEES Lira Learning Centre, 11th January 2018

The DVCAA who was accompanied by the Deputy Principal, College of Education and External Studies (CEES)-Dr. Paul Muyinda Birevu, Dean School of Distance and Lifelong Learning (SoDLL)-Dr. Alex Okot and other CEES staff was on a mission to sentise the Lira community about the benefits of Makerere’s Open, Distance and E-Learning (ODeL) programmes.

Dr. Paul Muyinda Birevu (C) takes DVCAA-Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang (2nd L) and other officials on a tour of the CEES Premises in Lira

While in Lira, the DVCAA will meet other members of the district leadership, students and the community to discuss various issues surrounding the CEES Centre for Lifelong and Distance Learning. He will also be hosted on Q FM in Lira on a program to be aired live from 8:00pm to 9:00pm. So far, the Lira District leadership has warmly welcomed Makerere University’s endeavours to reach out their community.

The CEES Centre for Lifelong and Distance Learning, Lira Uganda

While in Lira, the DVCAA toured the CEES premises, equipment and land, which were acquired by Makerere University on a 49year lease from the District Administration.

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Innovations using low cost locally available materials for point of use water treatment system unveiled

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a Research Dissemination of two studies aimed at the Development of Materials for point of use water treatment systems.

The investigations were conducted by a team of researchers comprised of P. W. Olupot, H. M. Kalibbala, E. Menya, G.M. Wangi, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, M. Turyasingura, R. Walozi, C. Kanyesigye and R. N. Kulabako.

The dissemination event held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 follows the successful completion of two MakRIF supported Research projects namely; Development of rice husk based granular activated carbon for point-of-use water treatment systems and Development of zeolite-based nanocomposite filters for drinking water treatment.

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Apac District gains from CEDAT’s Research on Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model and Efficacious patient management system

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The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) shared findings of research that was conducted in Apac Districts through two projects namely Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model (RCBM) and Efficacious patient management system (EPMS).

The findings of the research sponsored by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University research and Innovation Fund(MakRIF) were disseminated during a dissemination seminar held in the College on Friday 24th November 2023, where it was revealed that  Apac the host District greatly benefited from the services that not only led to the increased uptake of internet services but also gained through other socio economic areas.

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Application Forms for Admission to Public Universities 2024/2025

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of A ‘Level schools that application forms for admission to public universities for senior six candidates (UACE 2023) for the 2024/2025 academic year will be ready for collection from the university from Monday 4th December, 2023.

The application forms should be collected from the Office of the Academic Registrar, Senate Building, Level 3, Makerere University.

Issuing of the application forms will start on Monday, 4th December 2023 on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Uganda Shs. 52,000/=(fifty two thousand Uganda shillings only) per application form.

You are advised to get a pay reference number (PRN) using the ACMIS system (http://pay.mak.ac.ug) to enable you pay the application fees in any bank used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

The forms are for Ugandans only.

Please note that only Head Teachers or their authorized representatives will be served.

The closing date for submitting the completed application forms will be Wednesday 31st January, 2024.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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