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

Published

4 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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An Extraordinary Queen Elizabeth II

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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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3 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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3 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.