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Convocation Recognises 70th Grad’s Best Overall Student

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The Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Ezra Suruma appealed to Makerere University Business School (MUBS) graduands to take up the enormous responsibility of redesigning the national and regional economic framework so as to deliver prosperity for all and enhance capacity for survival. This was during the third session of the 70th Graduation Ceremony held on 16th January 2020 in the Makerere University Freedom Square.

“As graduates in economics, finance, statistics and information science, you are the new generation of economists, planners, information and data managers to design a new framework that can create full employment of our human and natural resources. We need far reaching innovations in finance, planning and information technology,” said Prof. Suruma.

The Chancellor congratulated MUBS upon producing the best overall graduand for the fifth consecutive time and its distinguished achievements in teaching, training, research and enormous contribution to the graduands and Uganda at large.

MUBS’ Ms. Namukose Rita emerged the best overall and best student in Humanities. She graduated with the Bachelor of International Business, scoring a CGPA of 4.92 out of 5. Ms. Namukose was recognised for her academic achievement by Makerere University Convocation.

The Principal MUBS-Prof. Waswa Balunywa (Right) flanked by the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Left) makes his remarks during Day 3 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 16th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Dr. Fredrick Tanga Odoi, the Chairperson of Convocation, presented to her a plaque and UGX 1 Million in recognition of her excellent performance. Thousands of Graduands from MUBS including 7 PhDs were conferred upon degrees of Makerere University.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe noted that MUBS is recognised as one of the best Schools of Business in Africa and congratulated MUBS Council, Management and Staff upon the great improvements in infrastructure and research.

“MUBS is an important component of Makerere University and it is our desire that the School thrives in order to raise the Makerere flag even higher as we all contribute to the social-economic development of our country and region… together we will achieve even more,” said Prof. Nawangwe.

To the graduands, he said, “Makerere cherishes you, fare thee well and do not forget that you have gone through the gates of Makerere University.”

Prof. Juma Waswa Balunywa, the Principal of Makerere University Business School, extended gratitude to the parents, guardians, relatives and sponsors for their sacrifices and congratulated all the graduands upon the successful completion of their academic programmes.

He called upon the graduands to make MUBS and Makerere University proud through utilizing the skills and knowledge obtained for the benefit of their communities, country and the nation at large.

Article by: Esther Joy Nakibombo Volunteer Mak Public Relations Office

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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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Senate Building

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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