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3rd Sida-Bright International Summer School Closes at CoCIS

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7 years ago

July 26, 2019

Mark Wamai

The Director, DRGT, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (Centre) flanked by resource persons, organisers and participants at the closing ceremony of the 3rd Sida Bright International Summer School on 26th July 2019, CoCIS, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Today, Friday 26th July 2019, I had the honour to serve as the Guest of Honour at the closing session of the 3rd Sida-Bright International Summer School on Software Engineering & IS at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). This Edition of the International Summer School on Software Engineering and IS intended to provide a contribution to PhD students and academic and industrial researchers on latest findings in the field of Software Engineering and Information Sciences. This edition’s lectures covered relevant topics including; Interactive Design, Business Process Modelling, Software Sustainability and Innovative Research & Grants among others.

How International can it be? This was it. Prof. Andy Dearden confessed that he had reduced his international missions but since it was happening at Makerere, he travelled and has found the training worthwhile. The resource persons included:

1. Prof. Andy Dearden, Full Professor of Interactive Systems Design, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
2. Eng. Dr. Dorothy Okello, Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University
3. Prof. Eric Umuhoza, Scholar-in-Residence at Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa)
4. Prof. Birgit Penzenstadler, Professor, California State University Long Beach, USA

We convey our sincere appreciation to the organisers including:

Dr. Benjamin Kanagwa, Makerere University School of Computing &IT (Lead Convenor)
Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha, Makerere University School of Computing & IT
Prof. Regina Hebig, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg
Prof. Michel Chaudron, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg

Article by Professor Buyinza Mukadasi, Director DRGT

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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14 hours 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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14 hours 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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7 days 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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