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Call For Abstracts: 1st Great Lakes and Catchment Management Conference

Published

7 years ago

January 31, 2019

Mark Wamai

The School of Agricultural Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Makerere University College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (CAES), Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE) and Partners in water, land and environmental conservation are organizing the 1st Great Lakes and Catchment Management (1st GLACAM) Conference due to take place from 5-7 June 2019 at the Water Resource Institute, Entebbe, Uganda.

The theme of a 2-day conference is “Protecting Water and Land Resources in Africa for Climate Change Adaptation and Improved Livelihoods”

This is to therefore invite you to participate in this conference by submitting your abstract(s) in one or several of the following sub-themes.

CLIMATE CHANGE adaptation and disaster risk management
LAND USE on hydrology, soil, forestry and catchment management
TECHNOLOGIES related to watershed management and water treatment
POLLUTION control and management
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENTS of the water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus
COMMUNITY/INSTITUTIONS approaches for catchment development
SOCIAL/FINANCIAL TOOLS for lake and watershed management

DEADLINE for Abstract submission is 15th April 2019, 19.00 EST.

Details of the conference can be accessed online at
http://glacam.mak.ac.ug

For further inquiries, please contact the Conference Secretariat on the address below.

Conference Secretariat
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES),
Makerere University P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 774 068824 (Mobile & WhatsApp)
Email: greatlakescatchment2019[at]caes.mak.ac.ug

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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1 day ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

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Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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1 day ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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1 week ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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