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Mak Signs MoU with Western Sydney University to Promote Collaborative Research

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Prof. Elly Sabiiti (R) shows part of the Western Sydney University delegation some of the sights as seen from the School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering Conference Hall on 30th June 2018, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Makerere University’s Department of Agricultural Production in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Western Sydney University (WSU) to promote collaborative research. The MoU signed on 20th June 2018 is in recognition of the mutual benefits gained through a cooperative program of promoting scholarly activities and international understanding.

Under the MoU the two universities will undertake joint activities like organisation of joint academic and scientific activities such as courses, conferences, seminars, symposia or lectures.

Others include exchange of academic staff for teaching and research activities on top of exchanging PhD/HDR students to undertake study or participate in research programs, in addition to exchange of publications and other information of common interest.

Director, Research and Graduate Training-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (L) listens to Prof. Elly Sabiiti (R) during the proceedings that followed the MoU signing ceremony

The memorandum which will last for five years subject to renewal on agreement was signed by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on behalf of Makerere University and the Vice Chancellor WSU Prof. Barney Glover and was witnessed by the Directorate of Legal Affairs.

In the MoU, each party is required to appoint a coordinator who will be responsible for managing the development and conduct of any activities upon which the two institutions agree.

“Either party may initiate proposals for the activities at any time and submit them to the other party for consideration and if the parties agree to implement any proposal then they will enter into a legal binding agreement incorporating suitable provisions depending on the nature of the activities,” stated the MoU.

Prof. Elly Sabiiti gives the closing remarks after the MoU signing ceremony

Prof. Elly Sabiiti the coordinator for academic cooperation under the MoU said that Makerere and West Sydney University have been doing other activities in the past like the Urbanisation of Agriculture conference in addition to a joint research project submitted for funding.

“We have a PhD student fully sponsored by Western Sydney University where I am co-supervisor, “Prof. Sabiiti added.

Article Compiled by;
Agnes Nankebe Nantambi,
Communication Office CAES.

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

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December 1, 2023

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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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December 1, 2023

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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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November 30, 2023

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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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