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Status Analysis of eLearning in African Universities

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5 years ago

October 2, 2020

Mark Wamai

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses stakeholders who took part in the ASTUS meeting held on 24th September 2020 in the Multimedia Studio, CTF1, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

This report highlights the eLearning needs assessment that was carried out by RUFORUM Secretariat for the purposes of the proposed RUFORUM-BADEA project. This needs assessment has been carried out with inputs from various stakeholders from across Africa. Stakeholder’s Online Meetings and workshops were held to solicit input, which has formed part of the content of this Assessment report.

The preliminary needs contained in this report have been derived from ICT capacity study (ICT gap analysis) and the principal research instrument used for the study was an online survey questionnaire, which was distributed to all member institutions. The initial survey received a low response (19 out of 105 institutions) but this was supplemented by a website scan across 129 institutions. RUFORUM Secretariat conducted this ICT capacity study in order to document status of ICT development within the RUFORUM member institutions and provide recommendations for knowledge sharing and targeted interventions. The study was designed to explore ICT capacity gaps and assess the needs of RUFORUM network. The report presents analysis of the results of the study and highlights the ICT gaps within the RUFORUM Network. It complements initiatives designed to guide the Secretariat and the institutions on effective planning for ICT investment and use.

Apart from the above mentioned ICT capacity study, other assessment methods employed by RUFORUM were direct observation of focus area, review of relevant studies already performed as well as published materials and expert opinions from RUFORUM webinar 11 titled “African Universities in post COVID-19: Assessing the Opportunities and Challenges of Online Learning” (Synthesis report).

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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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