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 MUTIC Board

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1 month ago

July 24, 2025

Nancy Atwenda

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) along side members of the Board during a meeting at Makerere University.

This morning I inaugurated the Board of the Makerere University Technology and Innovation Centre (MUTIC). The Board which will be chaired by Prof. Ireeta Winston Tumps will steer the strategy to commercialize the research findings at @Makerere and help to create thousands of jobs. I congratulate the pioneer Board of MUTIC.

VC's Diary

Congratulations Gondar University

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1 month ago

July 20, 2025

Eve Nakyanzi

Vice Chancellor stands with the first female student of Gondar University, Ethiopia at the 70th Anniversary celebrations

At the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Gondar University in Ethiopia, I have met the first female student of the university. I have also participated in the launch of the Ethiopia Research Consortium. I have congratulated them on the launch of the Consortium and emphasised that it is through such collaboration that we will produce a critical mass of researchers for Africa.

VC's Diary

Strengthening Ophthalmology With SYSU China

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1 month ago

July 19, 2025

Eve Nakyanzi

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and President of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center signing Memorandum of Understanding as other officials witness

I signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center at Sun Yat-sen University. We have agreed to collaborate in advancing ophthalmology at our two institutions. Remarkably, one in every six ophthalmologists in China is a graduate of the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, making it a leading global research hub in this field. I look forward to the fruits of our collaboration.