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Makerere University and Embassy of France Set to Host Kampala Geopolitics Conference

Published

8 years ago

July 25, 2018

The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and the Ambassador of France-H.E Stéphanie Rivoal signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the Kampala Geopolitics Conference scheduled to take place on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October 2018 at Makerere University.

On Wednesday 25th July 2018, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and the Ambassador of France-H.E Stéphanie Rivoal signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Kampala Geopolitics Conference scheduled to take place on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October 2018 at Makerere University.

The Kampala Geopolitics Conference will bring on board Makerere University Professors, researchers, staff, students, Ugandans and regional experts as well as researchers from France and Germany to engage in interactive debates. The Conference will provide a platform for researchers from France and Germany to interact and network with their counterparts in East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Ambassador of France-H.E Stéphanie Rivoal, the Director of Legal Affairs- Mr. Henry Mwebe, the Senior Public Relations Officer - Ms. Ritah Namisango, the Personal Assistant to the Vice Chancellor-Mr. Gordon Murangira and the team from the French Embassy.

With the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the partners namely Embassy of France to Uganda, Makerere University, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Alliance Francaise Kampala and UN Women are focused on hosting an interactive and dynamic event in Kampala that will create a platform for dialogue and free exchange of ideas cutting across contemporary, local and international Geopolitics.

The MOU stipulates that the Kampala Geopolitics Conference will provide a platform for building strong networks of expertise from France, Germany and Africa as well as free flow of ideas and open discussions in a creative yet informative way; contributing to the generation of knowledge.

Scheduled to start on Friday 26th October 2018 from 09:00am to 5:15pm, followed by a Concert at the Makerere University Freedom Square from 5:30pm to 08:00pm, and running up to Saturday 27th October 2018 from 09:00am up to 5:30pm, the Kampala Geopolitics Conference will include formal round tables, interactive and creative discussions in an open space where participants will present their ideas for discussion using the most convenient formats.

Article by: Mak Public Relations Office

Education

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

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19 hours 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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23 hours 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

Published

2 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