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Dr. Badat-Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Meets VC over Grants to CHUSS

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The Programme Director, International Higher Education and Strategic Projects at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Dr. Saleem Badat has visited Makerere University to follow up on the grants given to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) in 2018. In 2017, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation approved a grant worth USD5million to the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for a period of five years.

In 2018, CHUSS received the first two major grants – one to the tune of USD800,000 to facilitate  cohort PhD training of 7 members of staff and the other of USD800,000 to support 15 early career scholars to conduct cutting edge research.

On Thursday, 10th January, 2019, Dr. Badat held a meeting with the PhD fellows and their supervisors to check on their progress and advise them on the way forward.

The Programme Director, International Higher Education and Strategic Projects at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Dr. Saleem Badat during the courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, 11th January 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

This morning, 11th January 2019, Dr. Badat paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe to discuss issues such as conditions and developments related to the University and higher education, and specifically in the arts, humanities, and social sciences; key problems and challenges in higher education, and especially in the arts, humanities, and social sciences; the university's 2018 submissions and progress reports and their outcomes; the intended 2019 submission; and developments related to AWMF policies, criteria, rules, and practices, and any concerns about relations between the Foundation and the University.

Prof. Nawangwe appreciated the support rendered to Makerere University by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, noting that “it gives me great pleasure to see that donors are coming up to support the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines that face a lot of funding challenges, yet they greatly contribute to the transformation of the country”.

He informed Dr. Badat that Makerere was moving towards becoming a research-led University thus the need for more investment in research. He briefed him on the Government plan to increase funding for research at Makerere University, noting that this would greatly boost the capacity of staff to engage in cutting-edge research.

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe appreciated the support rendered to the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

The meeting was attended by the Acting Principal of CHUSS, Dr. Josephine Ahikire, the Coordinator of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grants at Makerere, Dr. Edgar Nabutanyi and Deans, Dr. Patrick Mangeni and Dr. Julius Kikooma.

Dr. Badat also held a meeting with Prof. Mahmood Mamdani, Director Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) on the 2018 supranational grant. He will meet with the Principal of CHUSS and Deans to discuss the 2019 Institutional priorities.

Established in 1969, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation endeavors to strengthen, promote, and, where necessary, defend the contributions of the humanities and the arts to human flourishing and to the well-being of diverse and democratic societies.  To this end, it supports exemplary institutions of higher education and culture as they renew and provide access to an invaluable heritage of ambitious, path-breaking work.  The Foundation makes grants in five core program areas:  Higher Education and Scholarship in the Humanities; Arts; and Cultural Heritage; Diversity; Scholarly Communications; and International Higher Education and Strategic Projects.

Article by Hasifa Kabejja, Principal Communication Officer, CHUSS

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Undergraduate Admission List Self Sponsorship Scheme 2025/2026

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Mak CoBAMS Graduands jubilate on the third session of the 72nd Graduation held on 25th May 2022.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the undergraduate admission lists for self-sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The cut-off points can be accessed by following this link.

Please see attachment below for the A-Level Applicants who have been successful.

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Makerere University Receives 700 Tablets from UBOS to Boost Statistical Activities

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Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) hands over the donation to Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd L) as UBOS Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and other officials witness on 30th June 2025. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University has received 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution.

The donation was made on June 30, 2025, as part of UBOS’ broader initiative to distribute a total of 3,025 tablets to ten government-funded institutions of higher learning. The handover ceremony was attended by Makerere’s Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Mr. Simon Kizito, the Deputy University Secretary among other Vice Chancellors and accounting officers.

Vice Chancellors from government-funded institutions of higher learning that received the donation of tablets from UBOS. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Vice Chancellors from government-funded institutions of higher learning that received the donation of tablets from UBOS.

Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, a UBOS Board Director, who coordinated the distribution of the tablets to the respective 10 Public universities, underscored the significance of inter-institutional collaboration in fostering a data-literate and innovative generation. “This initiative is a testament to the power of partnerships between public institutions. In a country like Uganda, with one of the youngest populations globally, equipping our future leaders with the right tools is critical to achieving both national and global development goals,” she remarked.

The tablets had initially been procured and deployed during the recently concluded National Population and Housing Census. UBOS Executive Director Dr. Chris Mukiza explained that their redistribution marks the beginning of the Bureau’s post-census utilization strategy.

Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) flanked by his Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi (R) addressing the meeting. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) flanked by his Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi (R) addressing the meeting.

“We acquired 120,000 tablets to conduct the census, and as we committed earlier, we are ensuring that these resources continue to serve the country even after the census,” said Dr. Mukiza. “Our expectation is that these tablets will strengthen data collection, teaching, and research in universities and higher institutions. We want to see a culture where statistics are not only produced but also actively used to influence development outcomes.”

Dr. Mukiza encouraged academic institutions to take full advantage of the extensive data available at UBOS, emphasizing that greater use of statistical resources will translate into more impactful research and policy interventions.

Some of the accounting officers who attended the handover ceremony. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Some of the accounting officers who attended the handover ceremony.

During the same event – cultural institutions also received tablets.

With this donation, Makerere University is well-positioned to further empower students and researchers in statistical analysis, evidence-based planning, and innovation-driven teaching.

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Special Exam Results -Diploma in Performing Arts 2025/26

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The results for the 2025/2026 special entry examination for the Diploma in Performing Arts held on Saturday 17th May, 2025. Candidates who scored a final mark of 50% and above passed the Examination and have been recommended to the university’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

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