VC's Diary

Taking Part in RUFORUM’s First Webinar Series

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4 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

An Extraordinary Queen Elizabeth II

Published

2 years ago

September 8, 2022

Mark Wamai

An extraordinary life has come to an end. Makerere University has been a major beneficiary of scholarships and research grants from the Association of Commonwealth Universities of which Queen Elizabeth II was the Patron. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family, the British people and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Please click the link below to view the Statement from His Majesty The King.

A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022

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Celebrating Nyerere@100

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2 years ago

April 13, 2022

Mark Wamai

Seated: The United Republic of Tanzania High Commissioner to Uganda H.E. Dr. Aziz Ponary Mlima (3rd R) with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) and other officials at the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), Makerere University, during the Nyerere at 100 Commemorations on 13th April 2022.

Today we hosted H.E. Dr. Aziz Ponary Mlima, High Commissioner of United Republic of Tanzania to the Republic of Uganda at the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre to celebrate Nyerere at 100. We are proud of this gallant Makerere University alumnus, a great African freedom fighter and visionary leader. We also visited Nyerere’s former room in the Old Mitchell Hall, now Complex Hall.

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Hosting Amb. Karin Boven

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2 years ago

April 13, 2022

Mark Wamai

H.E. Dr. Karin Boven, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda (3rd R) receives an assortment of Mak souvenirs from the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) as the Dean MakSPH, Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze (2nd L) and other officials witness on 13th April 2022, CTF1, Makerere University.

The first visit to Makerere University by H.E. Karin Boven Ambassador of the Netherlands in Uganda has been a happy one. I thank the Netherlands for supporting our School of Public Health to train health professionals for Uganda and Africa.