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Mak 70th Grad Gold: PhD Citations by Day

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7 years ago

January 17, 2020

Mark Wamai

The Director DRGT-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd R Black Cap) in the Academic Procession on Day 1 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 14th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Here it is at last – the 70^th Doctoral Conferment Ceremony 2020.

To the Graduands, Congratulations on your accomplishment.

Today’s ceremony is both the destination you have been working toward and the launching pad for your future research careers. I am genuinely proud and delighted to report that you have worked so hard to hone and perfect your skills, learning from and inspiring one another, in your diverse fields of study.

In this summary book of citations, you will find information on the key results from the different research projects undertaken. The common thread running through all of these research projects is that they apply incisive analysis to ongoing problems and unresolved issues, yielding fresh evidence and proposals for resolution. I am sure that these theses, grounded as they are in reliable data and deep analysis, will serve as important guideposts for the future. There are many studies with enticing titles that made me want to read on and learn about Makerere’s research agenda. I am awed by the diversity of the fields covered, and positive that such diversity, creativity, and vision will lead to world-changing concepts and innovations.

My message to the graduands is the same: As your doctoral study programme comes to an end, it is wonderful to go down memory lane, remembering the first day you entered the gates of Makerere University, remembering all your accomplishments, remembering your Supervisors, remembering how your family stood by you, and most importantly all the wonderful friends you made through the PhD@Mak Forum!

One final thought – graduation should never mean goodbye. As alumni, I sincerely hope you will remain connected to Makerere University in some way. However, should you need further research mentorship, please do not hesitate to contact the Director via email: director[at]rgt.mak.ac.ug; Alt: buyinza[at]rgt.mak.ac.ug.

On behalf of all Alumni colleagues, I extend my very best wishes and warmest congratulations.

Professor Buyinza Mukadasi

DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH & GRADUATE TRAINING (DRGT)

Please click the links below to navigate to the PhD Citations for the respective Sessions.

< Director’s Message | Session 1: Part1 : Part2 : Part3 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 >

#Mak70thGrad

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Undergraduate Admission Lists 2026/2027

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1 day ago

August 17, 2026

Mak Editor

Students in discussion groups at Freedom Square.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists of candidates admitted under the Talented Sports Men & Women, Disability and District Quota Schemes with Government sponsorship 2026/27 Academic Year including appeals and remarked cases.

Other admission lists released include A-Level Applicants with Ugandan and those with Foreign Qualifications, Diploma in Performing Arts, Mature-Age Entry and Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL Batch 2) for the Academic Year 2026/2027 under self sponsorship.

The cut-off points points can be accessed by following the link: https://mak.ac.ug/study-mak/cut-points

Kindly follow the links below to access the lists:-

Update 17^th August 2026

Admission list for Re-advertised Programmes (Diploma/Degree and International Applicants). Re-advertised on 7th July 2026 here.

Update 10^th August 2026

Subject Combinations -Bachelor of Arts(ARS and ARJ)

Update 3^rd August 2026

Re-advertised Programmes. Re-advertised on 7th July 2026 here.
Successful Appeals/ Mopup -DIRECT ENTRY Private Sponsorship(BATCH II)
Successful Appeals/ Mopup -International & other East Africans

Update 27^th July 2026

Government and Private Sponsorship list

Update 3^rd July 2026

International & East African Applicants

Mop-up Lists

Government Sponsorship – Mature Age Entry Scheme

Government Sponsorship
Private\Self Sponsorship

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Makerere jumps 200 positions in latest global rankings

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1 day ago

August 17, 2026

Mak Editor

Screenshot of the Makerere University Ranking July 2026 - Webometrics Global Position. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University‘s position in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Rankings has improved from 925^th to 776^th globally and from 13^th to 11^th on the Continent, compared to the January 2026 edition. Makerere remains the top-ranked University in Uganda and East Africa.

The new rankings are as a result of improved performance in the Impact Rank, which measures the number of external domains referring/linking to Makerere (from 1,593 to 1,185) and the Excellence Rank, which measures Research papers in the top 10% most cited between 2019 and 2023 (from 1,095 to 715).

Please see the attached screenshots for details or view Makerere‘s rankings online using the link below:

https://www.webometrics.org/makerere-university

The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities aims to recognize and promote the digital transformation of higher education institutions by evaluating how effectively they reflect their academic, research, and societal contributions online.

We remain committed to ensuring that all our good work in teaching and learning, research, knowledge transfer, and partnerships continues to be reflected online through various journals and other platforms.

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Call For Applications: ACT-PREP 15 PhD and 10 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Published

4 days ago

August 14, 2026

Mak Editor

An aerial photo of Clockwise Top Left to Right: St. Francis Chapel, Main Building, CAES, JICA Building, Chemistry Building, Mathematics, School of Statistics, Main Library, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, CoBAMS, EPRC, IGDS and the Freedom Square. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Please find below a call for applications for 15 PhD and 10 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Clinical Trials and Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Research under the ACT-PREP project.

The ACT-PREP project aims to strengthen surveillance, ethics, pharmacovigilance, diagnostics, and policy foundations within Africa’s Emergency Preparedness and Response ecosystem.

The ACT-PREP Secretariat, in collaboration with its partners, is pleased to invite eligible applicants to apply for the fellowships, which are funded under the HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3 programme.

Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to review the attached call for detailed information on the fellowship opportunities, eligibility requirements, and application process.

Please share this opportunity widely with colleagues and potential applicants who may be interested.

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