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Mak Library Operations During COVID-19 Orchestrated Closure

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Following the Presidential Directive to close all Schools, Universities and Tertiary Institutions for a period of one month to avert the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the Makerere University Library has issued the following simplified guide to accessing Electronic Resources remotely.

1. Visit the University website via the link https://mulib.mak.ac.ug

2. Select Electronic Resources: Place your cursor on electronic resources of the menu bar and select for more options

3. Databases A-Z Remote Access: In the red column on the right, confirm databases A-Z with Remote Access. Click on any database of your interest e.g. JSTOR, Emerald, Sage, etc. The list of databases is arranged alphabetically.

4. Authentication: Login when prompted using your Makerere University email address as the username e.g. username@college.mak.ac.ug and then enter the corresponding password. Students without university emails can use the authentication details provided upon request.

5. Research4life Resources: To use these resources follow procedures below;

  • Login to http://login.research4life.org
  • On campus access is by IP restriction
  • Off campus access details are provided to all registered library users.

Contact Information:

For any inquiries, contact the E-Resources Coordinator at ckobusingye[at]mulib.mak.ac.ug

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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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