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Mak Signs MoU with Pathfinder International to Promote PHE Research
Makerere University on Thursday, 8th November 2018 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pathfinder International, USA, aimed at promoting research and related activities in Population, Health and Environment (PHE). The MoU was signed on behalf of Makerere University by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and by the Technical Lead for Pathfinder’s Integrated PHE Programs in East Africa, Ms. Sono Aibe.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prof. Nawangwe noted that the MoU is a great initiative that should guide Makerere’s contribution to sustainable development.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor had officiated at a PHE workshop held in the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) Conference Hall. The two-day Interdisciplinary Faculty Workshop organised by UC Berkeley, Pathfinder International and CoBAMS is aimed at giving Makerere faculty the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the PHE conceptual framework and current projects.
Prof. Nawangwe thanked Ms. Sono Aibe and UC Berkeley’s Dr. Robin Marsh for fulfilling their pledge to host the workshop at Makerere University. On 27th June 2018 the Vice Chancellor held discussions with Dr. Robin Marsh and Pathfinder International Uganda’s Ms. Nakajubi Jackline on the possibility of integrating the PHE approach in Makerere University’s curricular, research and student projects.
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Makerere University on 23rd January 2026 hosted the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions. The meeting held in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium brought together Vice Chancellors, Rectors, Principals and Academic Registrars from Higher Education Institutions in Uganda.
Hosted by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, the meeting followed institutional input into the draft minimum standards and was aimed at validating them prior to their formal adoption by the NCHE Council at their next meeting in February 2026. The minimum standards cover nine areas namely; 1) Curriculum Design, 2) Teaching and Learning Approaches, 3) Assessment, 4) Faculty Training and Support, 5) Student Support Services, 6) Quality Assurance Systems, 7) Industry and Community Linkages, 8) Monitoring and Evaluation, and 9) Gender and Equity Mainstreaming.
Following feedback into presentations by the various leaders present, a motion to adopt the draft minimum standards, with institutional input incorporated, was moved by Bugema University, seconded by UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and unanimously supported by institutions present.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Prof. Sarah Ssali appreciated NCHE for choosing Makerere to host the landmark event, reiterating that the University greatly respects each and every Higher Education Institution and regards them as partners and collaborators in the quest to improve Uganda’s Higher Education sector.
The Executive Director NCHE, Prof. Mary Okwakol reassured leaders present that all the pertinent issues raised for input into the draft minimum standards would be incorporated, and urged those with pressing issues to submit them before month’s end. She reiterated NCHE’s readiness to continue lobbying Government for the resources required by Higher Education Institutions, particularly Public Universities, to implement Competence-Based Education (CBE).
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