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69th Graduation’s Dr. Mugume Receives GBP 100k Grant to Tackle Climate Change

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5 years ago

June 5, 2019

Mark Wamai

Dr. Isaac Mugume (Left) and Dr. Francis Mugizi (Right) smile for the camera Day1 of the 69th Graduation Ceremony, 15th January 2019, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Dr. Isaac Mugume, an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Geography, Geo-informatics and Climatic Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has been named one of twenty one African scientists to receive up to £100,000 each to tackle climate change. The groundbreaking research projects from across Africa have been selected to receive funding from a US$2.5M innovative initiative supporting Africa-led climate science research. Dr. Mugume was conferred upon his PhD during the first session of the 69th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University on 15th January 2019.

The twenty one projects distributed across four African regions in the west, east, central and south, will each receive up to £100,000 for a period of two years through the Climate Research for Development (CR4D) initiative. CR4D is an African-led initiative supported by partnership between The African Academy of Sciences (The AAS), African Climate Policy Center (ACPC) of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), African Ministerial Conference on Meteorology (AMCOMET), World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS).The initiative seeks to strengthen links between climate science research and climate information needs to support development planning in Africa.

According to the announcement released by The AAS on Tuesday, 4th June 2019, the twenty one grantees, over half of whom are women, were selected from a competitive pool of nearly 200 applicants. The grantees are from a range of climate sensitive sectors, such as forestry, health and food security, economics to better prepare Africa’s people to deal with the impacts of climate change. The grantees will be developed into independent researchers and supported with training, networking and mentoring opportunities to facilitate international collaborations.

The Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi who broke the news to the Makerere University community said, “Congratulations Dr. Mugume. You are a rising star that has brought great pride to Makerere. You can count on DRGT's continued support to enable you transition into a research leader of global stature.”

The Head, Department of Geography, Geo-informatics and Climatic Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Yazidhi Bamutaze noted that despite being at an early stage in his academic career, Dr. Mugume has an impeccable scientific record and a very positive attitude, which many members of the Department can attest to.

“He completed his PhD in time and churned out over 6 papers. I am not surprised that he was selected to receive this prestigious grant. We look forward to huge outputs and outcomes from the grant.” added Assoc. Prof. Bamutaze.

Reacting to the award and congratulatory messages, Dr. Mugume said, “Thank you very much for the favourable report. I'm sincerely grateful to colleagues for mentoring me and above all to God for blessing me with the grant. Indeed it was competitive but by God's grace I made it.”

About Dr. Mugume’s project

The project will focus on the implications of the 1.5-2.0 degree Celsius to Uganda climate, agriculture and water nexus and will investigate the probable influence of this temperature limit on crop production and water needs including the influence on rainfall, humidity, winds and cloudiness over Uganda. This study will contribute to the research profile of the department of Geography, Geo-informatics and Climatic Sciences of Makerere University at the same time mentoring and supporting three graduate students carrying out research in areas of agriculture, hydrology, environment and climate among others.

Please visit The AAS website at the link below for details of other CR4D grantees

https://aesa.ac.ke/programmes/cr4d/cr4d-grantees/

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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi Appointed Acting DVC Academic Affairs

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5 days ago

July 22, 2024

Mak Editor

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Professor Buyinza Mukadasi has been appointed Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) of Makerere University, for a period of six (6) months effective 11^th July 2024 to 10^th January 2025 or until a substantive First Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) is appointed whichever comes earlier.

He is a Professor of Forestry Resource Economics and served as the Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Makerere University from 2014 to October 2022. Buyinza holds a PhD in Forest Economics from Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Yogyakarta Indonesia. He holds a number of professional enhancement certificates and Diplomas.

As Director DRGT he was charged with the oversight responsibility of all institutional research grants and graduate training in the university. Prof Buyinza served as the Deputy Director in Charge of Administration and Graduate Training (2010 – 2013); Head, Department of Community Forestry and Extension, Faculty of Forestry and Natural Resources (2003 – 2005, 2008-2010) at Makerere University. Buyinza grew though the University ranks from a Tutorial Assistant (1993 – 1998) at Gajah Mada University, Indonesia to becoming a Lecturer (1999); Senior Lecturer (2004); Assoc. Professor (2007) and Full Professor (2010) at Makerere University. He has over 20 years experience of University research and teaching in the field of Forestry and Natural Resource Economics. He has successfully supervised over 50 MSc. and 10 PhD students in the fields of forestry, environment and natural resources. He has also acted as an external examiner in many regional and international universities. He is a member of many professional bodies and served as the Chairperson, Board of Directors of the National Forestry Authority (2007 – 2013). He was the Institutional Focal person (2010-2022) and Chair of the Board of Management of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA), 2014 – 2018.

Buyinza has published widely in the field of forest resource economics, environmental incomes, economics of biodiversity conservation, and Environmental Incomes for Rural Income and livelihoods. He has authored more than 150 papers in International peer-reviewed referred journals, 4 book Chapters, attended more than 70 conference proceedings and has presented in more than 140 conferences/seminars/workshops.

Buyinza has built a very strong international network of collaborations in research administration and has tremendous capacity for resource mobilization. He has been Principal investigator (PI) of 15 research projects and as Co-Principal Investigator in many other institutional research grants. He is the Coordinator of various externally funded research capacity building initiatives at Makerere University. He has a wealth of research management experience with special focus on in the field of natural resources economics, and environmental governance.

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Advert: Mature Age Entry Scheme – Private Sponsorship 2024/2025

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1 week ago

July 17, 2024

Mak Editor

Students sit for an exam in the pre-COVID era, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for the Undergraduate
Programmes under the Mature Age Entry Scheme only for Private Sponsorship for
2024/2025 Academic Year.
Non-Refundable Application fee of Shs. 50,000/= for Ugandans OR $75 Equivalent for
Internationals, plus bank charge should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda
Revenye Authority after generating a Payment Reference Number (PRN).

Apply using the Institution’s Applications Portal URL:https: //apply.mak.ac.ug
Application is for candidates who passed the Mature Age Entry Examinations of December 17, 2022 and February 24, 2024 only.
Any candidate who passed the examinations in mentioned above and was not admitted on Government/ Private sponsorship for December 17, 2022 sitting, and for Government sponsorship for February 24, 2024 sitting, is eligible to apply for admission on Private Sponsorship for 2024 /2025 Academic Year.

The closing date for applying will be Friday 26th July, 2024.

Further details can be accessed by following this link.

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma/Degree Holders Admission Lists 2024/25

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1 week ago

July 16, 2024

Mak Editor

Main Library, Makerere University. Photo taken on 29th February 2016.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma/Degree Holder applicants admitted under Private/Self Sponsorship for the academic year 2024/25. Please note that admission is subject to verification of academic documents by the awarding institutions.

The admission list is displayed here below:

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