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Mak Council Approves STEM Affirmative Action Policy

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The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni (Right) receives a plaque from the Chairperson Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara (Left) during Day1 of the 69th Graduation Ceremony, 15th January 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The Makerere University Council during its 147th Meeting held from 6th to 8th August 2019 approved the Affirmative Action Policy providing for a 40 percent enrollment quota for female students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The policy was referred to Senate by Council at the 142nd meeting and following its discussion, was submitted as a policy recommendation to Council at the 147th meeting, where it was subsequently approved.

This approval marks yet another landmark by Makerere University towards fostering gender equality in STEM in the region. This bold step by the University Council also contributes particularly towards the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on Gender Equality and SDG 8 on Decent work and economic growth.

Commenting on the development, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe said, “I wish to applaud Makerere University Council for approving the policy on affirmative action for women in STEM. The policy ring-fences 40% of vacancies in all STEM disciplines for women. This is a Great Leap Forward for Makerere University.”

Recent tracer studies by the National Council for Higher Education reveal that STEM graduates are far more likely to find employment in their first year of graduation compared to their counterparts in the humanities. Moreover, Uganda’s development pathways as enshrined in the second National Development Plan and Vision2040 suggest that labour demand growth in the foreseeable future will be concentrated in sectors requiring STEM related skills.

The Acting University Secretary and Secretary to Makerere University Council, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda noted that encouraging female students enrollment in STEM is a commendable step towards fostering labour market inclusion for women.

“You may want to note that during their adoption, the SDGs were billed by then Secretary General Ban Ki Moon as the ‘development agenda which leaves no one behind.’ Makerere University’s recently approved STEM policy is exactly a step in that direction. I am deeply excited to note that once again, Makerere University is leading the path toward Gender Equality Promotion” enthused Mr. Kiranda.

By putting Affirmative Action for female students in STEM into policy, Makerere is working to foster gender equality not only internally within the University but also externally through expanding opportunities for women to engage in the economic fabric of the Ugandan society.

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Innovations using low cost locally available materials for point of use water treatment system unveiled

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a Research Dissemination of two studies aimed at the Development of Materials for point of use water treatment systems.

The investigations were conducted by a team of researchers comprised of P. W. Olupot, H. M. Kalibbala, E. Menya, G.M. Wangi, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, M. Turyasingura, R. Walozi, C. Kanyesigye and R. N. Kulabako.

The dissemination event held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 follows the successful completion of two MakRIF supported Research projects namely; Development of rice husk based granular activated carbon for point-of-use water treatment systems and Development of zeolite-based nanocomposite filters for drinking water treatment.

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Apac District gains from CEDAT’s Research on Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model and Efficacious patient management system

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The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) shared findings of research that was conducted in Apac Districts through two projects namely Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model (RCBM) and Efficacious patient management system (EPMS).

The findings of the research sponsored by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University research and Innovation Fund(MakRIF) were disseminated during a dissemination seminar held in the College on Friday 24th November 2023, where it was revealed that  Apac the host District greatly benefited from the services that not only led to the increased uptake of internet services but also gained through other socio economic areas.

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Application Forms for Admission to Public Universities 2024/2025

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November 30, 2023

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of A ‘Level schools that application forms for admission to public universities for senior six candidates (UACE 2023) for the 2024/2025 academic year will be ready for collection from the university from Monday 4th December, 2023.

The application forms should be collected from the Office of the Academic Registrar, Senate Building, Level 3, Makerere University.

Issuing of the application forms will start on Monday, 4th December 2023 on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Uganda Shs. 52,000/=(fifty two thousand Uganda shillings only) per application form.

You are advised to get a pay reference number (PRN) using the ACMIS system (http://pay.mak.ac.ug) to enable you pay the application fees in any bank used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

The forms are for Ugandans only.

Please note that only Head Teachers or their authorized representatives will be served.

The closing date for submitting the completed application forms will be Wednesday 31st January, 2024.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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