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RAN Webinar: Innovating for the Emerging Pandemic Threats

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The ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) invites you to a Webinar entitled:

Innovating for the Emerging Pandemic Threats: A case-study of COVID-19 and other events

Date:     Tuesday 7th April, 2020

Time:    3:00pm to 4.00pm East African Time

Background:

Pandemics are increasingly becoming one of the most important global threats of our time. Since the year 2000, the world has faced a variety of events including SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009), MERS (2012 and 2015), Zika (2015), Ebola in West Africa (2014) and DRC (2018). The on-going Covid-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in terms of its effects at the global level. Emergency situations, despite their great strain on society, provide a fertile opportunity for innovation and learning for resilience. The scale with which the new pandemic threats are disrupting livelihoods requires increasingly innovative approaches to their prevention, surveillance, preparedness and response. This Webinar focuses on how we can leverage the learnings from contemporary pandemic threats to propel innovation. It explores how Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking Tools can be applied to innovating our response to emerging pandemic threats, using case-studies from recent events in the Africa region and beyond. It reflects on novel tools and platforms that can be harnessed to drive such innovation. It introduces the concept of ‘Innovating Complexity’.

Register Now for the Webinar!

To enable us plan effectively, interested participants are requested to register on

https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZItf-upqzMt6lZ6YqAIha2Z_PBmXanO5w

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http://tiny.cc/ranwebinar

Upon registration, you will automatically receive the call-in details.

Thank you.

ResilientAfrica Network (RAN)
‘Solutions through Innovation’

Mark Wamai

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Press Statement on Ranking

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An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012.

Makerere University has noted with concern the article titled “Mak Drops Marks” published by the Daily Monitor Newspaper on 8th July 2025. The article raises issues that require clarification to ensure accurate information is shared with our stakeholders and the public. We wish to address the following key points: 

1. Misrepresentation of Ranking Data 

The article inaccurately combines the Sub-Saharan African University Rankings and the World University Rankings to portray a misleading performance trend for Makerere University. For clarity, Makerere University was ranked 8th in the 2024 Sub-Saharan African University Rankings. However, the 2025 Sub-Saharan African Rankings have not yet been released, making any comparison with the World University Rankings is misleading. This is a misrepresentation of facts aimed at tarnishing the University’s reputation and causing alarm among stakeholders.

2. Omission of Impact Rankings Achievements 

The article fails to acknowledge Makerere University’s outstanding performance in the 2025 Impact Rankings, which assess contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Makerere University significantly improved its global standing, moving from the 601–800 band in 2024 to the 301–400 band in 2025. Notably, the University ranked 17th globally in Decent Work and Economic Growth and within the 401–600 band for Quality Education. These achievements reflect Makerere’s commitment to societal impact and sustainable development, which the article conspicuously ignores. 

3. Balanced Perspective on World University Rankings 

While Makerere University acknowledges a decline in certain parameters in the World University Rankings, we view these as areas for improvement. At the same time, we celebrate our strengths, including high-quality research output and a robust international outlook, which continue to position Makerere as a leading institution globally. 

Makerere University remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and societal impact. We urge our stakeholders and the public to rely on verified information from credible sources and to engage directly with the University for clarity on such matters. We acknowledge the Daily Monitor’s interest in Makerere University and implore them to report more accurately in the future. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
Email: pro@mak.ac.ug

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Re-advert: Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2025/2026

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under Self Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

Each applicant should:

a) Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five passes, or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes, only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2024, 2023 and 2020 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level.

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d) Degree from a recognised /Chartered Institution

Further details on the re-advertised programmes , fees structure, and the procedure of submitting applications can be accessed from the document below: 

The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Undergraduate Admissions List: Mop-up/Appeals 2025/2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:

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