VC's Diary

Taking Part in RUFORUM’s First Webinar Series

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5 years ago

June 10, 2020

Mark Wamai

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 10th June 2020 took part in RUFORUM's First Webinar on University leaders’ response to the COVID-19 Pandemic moderated by Prof. Christine Dranzoa.

Today I was hosted as one of the panelists of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Africa (RUFORUM)'s First Webinar Series. The theme for the Webinar was "Learning From A Crisis: University Leaders’ Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic". I discussed how Makerere University has responded to COVID-19 right from when I flagged off the donation of surgical masks to our partners Xiangtan University to our continued support to Government's efforts to fight against this pandemic. I also discussed how we are dealing with the issue of digital divide in the student community.

I thank Prof. Christine Dranzoa, Vice Chancellor, Muni University for chairing the session.

Please click the link below to access the YouTube recording of the discussion.

https://youtu.be/sl2k0aIgJdo?t=3487

VC's Diary

Launching The MakGAP

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2 days ago

July 17, 2025

Eve Nakyanzi

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nawangwe, the Head of Grants Administration and Management Unit (GAMSU), Prof. Sylvia Tamusuza Nakimera Nnanyonga along side other officials at the launch

This afternoon I have launched the Makerere University Grants Administration Professionals (MakGAP) after a four-day intensive training conducted by experts from Makerere University and Northwestern University, USA. With a portfolio of more than 100 new grants registered every month, Makerere University needs to have a critical mass of grants administration professionals to manage this huge research grants portfolio. I thank the Grants Administration and Management Unit (GAMSU), led by Prof. Sylvia Tamusuza Nakimera Nnanyonga for conducting the training.

VC's Diary

Fare Thee Well Prof. Luboobi

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2 days ago

July 16, 2025

Eve Nakyanzi

The late former Vice Chancellor 2004 to 2009 Prof. Luboobi Livingstone.

I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Professor Livingstone Luboobi, former Vice Chancellor of Makerere University. A distinguished Professor of Mathematics, Professor Luboobi served as Vice Chancellor from 2004 to 2009, guiding the university through a critical period of transformation and growth. His contributions to academia and leadership at Makerere will be remembered with great respect and admiration. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

VC's Diary

Hosting the CEO of UIA

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5 days ago

July 14, 2025

Nancy Atwenda

I have hosted Mr. Robert Mukiza, CEO of the Uganda Investment Authority this afternoon. We have discussed opportunities for collaboration between Makerere University and the UIA.