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RUFORUM Thought Piece on COVID-19: Assessing the Opportunities and Challenges of Online Learning-Prof. Ezin

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5 years ago

September 28, 2020

Mark Wamai

RUFORUM Thought piece on COVID-19 by Professeur Eugène C. Ezin, Director Institute for Training and Research in Computer Science, University of Abomey Calavi

African Universities in post COVID-19: Assessing the Opportunities and Challenges of Online Learning

Appeared in China in December 2019, the coronavirus quickly spread across the world and has more than nine hundred thousand deaths as of September 16, 2020. Africa remains one of the least affected continents in terms of victims. The business world and the education system were seriously affected. However, there have been many opportunities for both Africa and the rest of the world. In this piece, I discuss, among other things, the opportunities and challenges related to e-learning, the training costs in the context of COVID-19, some platforms for e-learning, the quality of online courses and the educational policy to support the massive use of ICT in education.

Opportunities and Challenges of Online Learning

The emergence of COVID-19 has triggered opportunities for many stakeholders to resort to new ways of working, particularly through use of remote technique tools. The education system has also shifted in most countries towards e-learning with the integration of videoconferencing tools for educational purposes. These new avenues presented two key opportunities such as service continuity and reduction of pollution and greenhouse gases.

Several African countries embarked on online learning without prior preparation as this appeared to be the only alternative likely to ensure the continuity of teaching services.

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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February 10, 2026

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For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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2 days ago

February 10, 2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

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Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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1 week ago

February 4, 2026

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SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

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All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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