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Mak Participates in the 11th Higher Education Exhibition

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7 years ago

March 22, 2019

Dr. Ian Clarke (Right) flips through a copy of the Mak News Magazine during his visit to the Makerere University Stall at the 11th NCHE Higher Education Exhibition, 21st March 2019, UMA Exhibition Hall, Lugogo Showgrounds, Kampala Uganda. 2nd Left is ariticle author Ms. Proscovia Nabatte

Makerere University has demonstrated her readiness to fully participate in the 11th Edition of the NCHE Annual Higher Education Exhibition; a three-day 21st – 23rd March 2019, event being held at the Lugogo Show Grounds. Exhibiting institutions have been allocated stalls in the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Exhibition Hall.

Mr. Fredrick Kyazze-Former Deputy Registrar (Exams and Transcript Division), Department of the Academic Registrar was the first visitor to the Makerere University stall at the 11th NCHE Exhibition

Organised by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) under a theme: Mainstreaming Information and Communication Technology: exploitation of social media for higher education delivery and management, the 11th Edition aims at encouraging Institutions of Higher Education to use social media to enhance their academic roles.

Makerere University through the College of Education and External Studies is showcasing how lecturers have utilised WhatsApp to conduct lectures, group work and online discussions. The application also enables an intensive interaction between lectures and students and students with fellow students.

Additionally, the College of Computing and Information Sciences is showcasing one of its outstanding innovations; the KASEKE PROJECT, an alcohol breath analyser instrumental in detecting the percentage of alcohol content in the human body.

According to Mr. Banda Marvin Mugume; pioneer student of the KASEKE project, the innovation is very useful for road and work safety. 'It is helps to analyse the needed data. It is hygienic, simple and user friendly, ' he said

The Kaseke Project Team is representing CoCIS at the 11th NCHE Higher Education Exhibition

The Makerere University units and colleges that are participating in the exhibition include:

College of Education and External Studies,
College of Computing and Information Sciences,
College of Health Sciences,
Public Relations Office,
Department of the Academic Registrar and
Confucius Institute

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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6 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. 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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6 days 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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2 weeks 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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