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Executive Summary: Tracer Study of RUFORUM Graduates, 2004-2020

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Study Objectives

The issue of graduates’ employability, career patterns, and progression in the labour market has gained particular importance on the higher education agenda for Africa. Enhancing labour and skills supply by addressing structural weaknesses in the higher agricultural education and training systems and by tackling youth and long-term unemployment has always been a guiding element for the design and implementation of the RUFORUM graduate funding support mechanisms. The aim of this tracer study was to update information about the experiences of graduates supported under various graduate study support programmes in the labour market after completing their studies; thereby, helping RUFORUM and its stakeholders in taking informed decisions in relation to the transition from education to employment. The study went beyond examining the formal qualifications graduates had obtained and inquired about their personal assessments, their satisfaction with their experiences on their job, and their judgement about the relevance of their qualification.

Methodology

Through the use of an online questionnaire, the onetime cross-sectional study collected data about the graduates by different socioeconomic, study and employment related characteristics. The scope of variables and thematic blocs covered included: employment and income; details on study programs and context factors such as age, gender and civil status; further education and job prospects; details of the jobs and context factors such as family life and mobility; and alternative career paths and the perceptions of graduates of their achievements.

The initial target population was all students who completed their studies with RUFORUM support between the years 2004 and 2020. From a total population of 2,494 students in the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS) administrative data, of whom 1,885 had graduated, an effective sample of 1,310 respondents was obtained and served with the online questionnaire. The number that responded was 490, giving a response rate of 37.4% – with good representation of cohort of admission/graduation, gender, institution of study and nationality. A response rate of 30-40% is regarded as credible to enable generalised conclusions.

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Innovations using low cost locally available materials for point of use water treatment system unveiled

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a Research Dissemination of two studies aimed at the Development of Materials for point of use water treatment systems.

The investigations were conducted by a team of researchers comprised of P. W. Olupot, H. M. Kalibbala, E. Menya, G.M. Wangi, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, M. Turyasingura, R. Walozi, C. Kanyesigye and R. N. Kulabako.

The dissemination event held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 follows the successful completion of two MakRIF supported Research projects namely; Development of rice husk based granular activated carbon for point-of-use water treatment systems and Development of zeolite-based nanocomposite filters for drinking water treatment.

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Apac District gains from CEDAT’s Research on Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model and Efficacious patient management system

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The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) shared findings of research that was conducted in Apac Districts through two projects namely Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model (RCBM) and Efficacious patient management system (EPMS).

The findings of the research sponsored by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University research and Innovation Fund(MakRIF) were disseminated during a dissemination seminar held in the College on Friday 24th November 2023, where it was revealed that  Apac the host District greatly benefited from the services that not only led to the increased uptake of internet services but also gained through other socio economic areas.

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Application Forms for Admission to Public Universities 2024/2025

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of A ‘Level schools that application forms for admission to public universities for senior six candidates (UACE 2023) for the 2024/2025 academic year will be ready for collection from the university from Monday 4th December, 2023.

The application forms should be collected from the Office of the Academic Registrar, Senate Building, Level 3, Makerere University.

Issuing of the application forms will start on Monday, 4th December 2023 on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Uganda Shs. 52,000/=(fifty two thousand Uganda shillings only) per application form.

You are advised to get a pay reference number (PRN) using the ACMIS system (http://pay.mak.ac.ug) to enable you pay the application fees in any bank used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

The forms are for Ugandans only.

Please note that only Head Teachers or their authorized representatives will be served.

The closing date for submitting the completed application forms will be Wednesday 31st January, 2024.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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