VC's Diary

Meeting of Leading Global University Presidents with UN Secretary General Day 2

Published

5 years ago

July 10, 2020

Mark Wamai

A screenshot of the IAU SG-Dr. Hilligje van't Land (Left) and ACU SG-Dr. Joanna Newman (Right) during the Meeting of Leading Global University Presidents with the UN SG, Day 2, 10th July 2020.

In her presentation to the on-going meeting of Vice Chancellors of leading global universities, the Secretary General (SG) of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Dr. Joanna Newman highlighted the role Makerere and other universities have played in the fight against COVID-19. In particular she has mentioned our collaboration with the private sector on a low cost ventilator.

The SG of the International Association of Universities Hilligje van't Land and ACU SG in response to my question on effects of COVID 19 on research collaboration have emphasized the need for use of technology to continue research collaboration.

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Launching the MUTIC Board

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2 months 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.

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Congratulations Gondar University

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2 months 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.

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Strengthening Ophthalmology With SYSU China

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2 months 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.