Humanities & Social Sciences

Namasole of Buganda Launches Mak Gender Identity Week 2020

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5 years ago

March 3, 2020

Mark Wamai

The Namasole (Mother of the King) Margaret Nagawa Siwoza Muyanja with the panelists namely; Ms. Joanita Kawalya (4th L), Mrs. Elizabeth Lwanga (5th L), Ms. Despina Namwembe (4th R), Mrs. Tugulwa (3rd R), Mrs. Sseggujja (2nd R), Ms. Nakizito (R) as well as representatives from the Swedish Embassy and Dr. Florence Ebila (3rd L) during the launch on 2nd March 2020, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

In 2017, the School of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden in Uganda launched the Gender Identity Week as part of the activities to celebrate the International Women’s Day.

The major objective of the Gender Identity Week is to facilitate dialogue among University staff, students, development partners, practitioners, the media and other stakeholders on topical issues related to gender and development. Past discussions have focused to topics such as positive femininities and masculinities, social-economic transformation, gender and the commoditization of the female body, empowering cultural aspects of Ugandan/African gender relations, the University’s role in promoting gender and equity in society and the women’s journey (2000-2017) –achievements, opportunities and challenges.

As part of the activities to mark the 2020 Gender Identity Week, the School of Women and Gender Studies with support from the Embassy of Sweden organized dialogues to deliberate on the progress registered in the promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The week-long dialogues were aligned to the theme of the International Women’s Day celebrations; “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”. They were officially launched by the Namasole of Buganda (Mother of the King) Margaret Nagawa Siwoza Muyanja on 2^nd March. Participants included cultural enthusiasts from Buganda Kingdom, representatives from the Embassy of Sweden as well as staff and students of Makerere University.

Topics discussed included, “Different Shades of Empowerment in Uganda: The role of Traditional Ugandan Femininities in Empowering Women” – Empowering Women through a cultural approach, and Empowering Women from a Religions perspective; Women in Leadership in Higher Institutions of Learning; Strategies of Ending Sexual Harassment in Institutions of Higher Learning; Students’ Experiences of University Environment: Femininities and Masculinities; and Feminist Spaces.

The launch ceremony featured discussions on the role of culture and religion in empowering women.

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CHUSS Graduate Symposium Showcases Research and Fosters Collaboration

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Some of the PhD Students in the audience. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) 2025 Graduate Symposium, Day 2, 20th June 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

By Atwenda Nancy. E

Makerere University, June 20, 2025 — The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) is holding its 2025 Graduate Symposium from June 19 – 21, 2025, bringing together scholars, mentors, and graduate students in a spirited exchange of ideas, research, and academic collaboration.

The symposium, hosted at Makerere University, has provided a dynamic platform for PhD students to present their ongoing research, while also strengthening ties with sister universities and celebrating the achievements of the CHUSS Graduate School in nurturing the next generation of scholars.

Dr. Edgar Fred Nabutanyi delivers the keynoted address. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) 2025 Graduate Symposium, Day 2, 20th June 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Dr. Edgar Fred Nabutanyi delivers the keynoted address.***

In his keynote address, Dr. Edgar Fred Nabutanyi welcomed participants and acknowledged the contributions of speakers from the previous day’s sessions, including Prof. Eric Awich Ochen (Deputy Principal, CHUSS), Dr. Peter Wekesa, and Dr. Zaid Sekito, among others. He emphasized that the symposium was not just a showcase of academic work, but a strategic platform to build partnerships and attract research funding.

“Generations must prepare for the next generation,” Dr. Nabutanyi noted, reflecting on life after PhD and the evolving role of Makerere University as a research-intensive institution. He praised department heads for their role in ensuring timely completion of graduate programmes and reiterated the college’s commitment to research excellence.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi delivers the Vice Chancellor's remarks. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) 2025 Graduate Symposium, Day 2, 20th June 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi delivers the Vice Chancellor’s remarks.***

The event was officially opened by Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. In his remarks, Prof. Buyinza highlighted the importance of research that is impactful and relevant to society.

“Research is unimportant unless it is relevant,” he stated. “If one conducts research that doesn’t benefit society, it becomes a waste of resources.” He urged graduate students to approach their academic work with purpose, noting that Makerere is not a “PhD factory” but a hub for innovation, with over 300 active PhD students registered.

Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala addresses the symposium. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) 2025 Graduate Symposium, Day 2, 20th June 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala addresses the symposium.***

Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala, Principal of CHUSS, underscored the College’s intentional approach to graduate success. “You are in the mind of an excellent mind,” she said, encouraging students to continue striving for excellence and leadership in their respective fields. The 2025 CHUSS Graduate Symposium served as both a celebration of academic progress and a call to action for scholars to engage in meaningful research that addresses the needs of communities and contributes to national and global development.

The Writer is an Intern in the Public Relations Office, Makerere University