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School of Law Receives Grant on Law, Policy and Voices of SGBV Survivors

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6 years ago

February 21, 2020

Mark Wamai

The Ag. Principal, School of Law, Dr. Christopher Mbazira (Right) and Dr. Josephine Ndagire (Left) one of the recipients of the research grant from the Academy of Sciences to undertake research on Law, Policy and the Voices of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) survivors at consultative workshop held 17th to 19th February 2020, School of Law, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The School of Law in collaboration with the Royal Holloway, University of London are set to undertake research on Law, Policy and the Voices of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) survivors.

Dr. Josephine Ndagire from the School of Law, Makerere University together with Prof. Jill Marshall from Royal Holloway, University of London received a research grant from the Academy of Sciences as part of the Global Challenge Research Fund in the United Kingdom. The project will address the need to place the voice of the survivors of SGBV in conflict at the core of the work of civil society activists, national and international practitioners, and the academia.

A consultative workshop for experts was held at the School of Law from 17th to 19th February, 2020 to lay strategies for the implementation of the research project on Infusing Law and Policy with the voices of Displaced survivors of SGBV in Conflict.

In his remarks, the Acting Principal, Dr. Christopher Mbazira extended appreciation from the management of the School of Law upon the new project, which he said would add to the existing efforts to change the teaching and learning methodologies of the Law program. He said the School had initiated processes of mainstreaming gender issues in teaching and learning despite the challenges associated with changing the practice of the traditional ways of teaching.

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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5 days 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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5 days 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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2 weeks 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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