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Mak VC Prof. Nawangwe Sponsors 200 Students for MakRun 2018

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The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has sponsored 200 students to participate in the coming MakRun 2018. The Run will take place on Sunday 25th March 2018 and will be flagged off by, the Katikkiro of Buganda, Ow'ekitiibwa Charles Peter Mayiga who is also an alumnus of the University at 7:00am in the Makerere University Freedom Square.

The Makerere University Endowment Run (MakRun) is geared towards mobilizing funds for the construction of a Students’ Centre worth UGX 15 billion to enhance the quality of student life and experience. Addressing journalists during the Makerere University Vice Chancellor’s Monthly Briefing on Friday 16th March 2018, Prof. Nawangwe said that the Centre will serve as a collective place that reflects dynamism of the 21st century student in the digital age. It will be a one stop Student Information centre with a state of the art Auditorium worth 2000 seating capacity and Wall of Fame.

The proposed Mak Students Centre will also accommodate Conference facilities, Cafeterias, Internet Kiosk, Memorabilia Shop, Bookshop, Recreational Sports Arena (pool, chess, table tennis, and gym), Entertainment and Social Areas,” he said.

Prof. Nawangwe applauded the College Principals who have enormously contributed to the initiative by sponsoring 100 students per college to participate in the Run. He also appreciated the staff, students, gallant alumni and members of the general public who have supported the initiative. He called upon each and every one who would love to see great developments at Makerere University to join the Katikkiro of Buganda as he contributes towards the noble cause.

“Tickets for the Run cost UGX15,000 for students and UGX25,000 and UGX 50,000 for alumni and well-wishers. They are sold at several centres including the Planning and Development Department, Makerere University Printery, Makerere University Guest House, the 10 Colleges of Makerere University, and Piato Restaurant, along Lumumba Avenue. We are again rallying your support for this noble cause, by urging all of you to warm up and get ready to participate in the MakRun 2018. Come and we make a change,” he said.

Last year, Makerere University Endowment Fund organised its first ever Makere University Endowment Run (MakRun). officially flagged off by Hon. Rebecca Kadaga; the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, the inaugural run convened thousands of people including staff, students, gallant alumni and members of the general public. A sum of UGX 247,845,000 (two hundred forty seven million eight hundred forty five thousand Uganda Shillings) was raised from the Run, both in cash and pledges.

Article: Mak Public Relations Office

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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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