University Librarian Assoc. Prof. Byamugisha Hellen (Centre in red coat) and the Dean School of Social Science Prof. Andrew Ellias State (on her right) pose for a group photo with freshers from Uganda Military Academy Kabamba at the Main Library.
On 16th October 2020, Makerere University Main Library conducted a training in library resources and information access. The orientation was attended by 65 freshers from Uganda Military Academy Kabamba; enrolled for the Bachelor of Arts in Defense Studies of Makerere University.
In 2017, The Government of Uganda commissioned Kabamba Military Academy into an East African Military University offering a three years’ degree leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Defense Studies. Affiliated to Makerere University, the institution works hand in hand with the School of Social Sciences to ensure that the course is well administered.
The Bachelors of Arts in Defense Studies -degree program is run concurrently with a one-year military program at Kabamba Military Academy. Attended by cadets from the East African countries, the programme aims at professionalizing the Army through combating both military and academic skills to tackle the ever growing societal and security challenges in the region.
According to the Dean, School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Social Sciences who is also a member of the committee that oversees the Degree programme Dr. State Andrew Ellias, two intakes have been so far undertaken. The pioneer class was enrolled in 2019 with 60 cadets drawn from East Africa and the second intake is expected to start 19 th October 2020 with 65 cadets.
Dr. Helen Byamugisha the University Library
“As the University responsible for the course, we have ensured that the institution receives all the necessary equipment and services including lecturers, internal and external examiners, tools and resources to enable the students successfully complete their degree,” he said.
Every academic year, enrolled students at Kabamba Military Academy visit Makerere University on an orientation program that enables them to acquaint themselves with the critical areas and procedures of the University. Among these include; the Academic Registrar’s office, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences where the degree is administered and the University Library. On 16 th October 2020, cadets visited the Makerere University to understand the operations of the library and how they can access both physical and online resources.
Prof. Andrew Ellias State, Dean School of Social Sciences addressing the students.
Speaking to cadets, Dr. Helen Byamugisha the University Library urged them to utilize the library resources for their academic and research development. “We have ensured that you access the library remotely at your institution. I therefore urge you to fully utilize the resources. The library is one of the major instruments that help students to a achieve their academic goals, therefore it should be a place you visit regularly,” she emphasized.
During the training, cadets were orientated on;
Searching strategies and searching the library catalogue by Mr. Patick Sekikome
Search library databases (JSTOR, ebooks) and remote access to the library by Ms. Rachael Nabbosa
Using Grammarly and Academic Phrasebank by Ms. Martha Lyaka
The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is pleased to announce the 3rd U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium in partnership with and hosted by the Republic of Rwanda. The upcoming meeting will be held on February 18-20, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. The application is now open for scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the United States and African Union member countries to submit their application online before the deadline of July 7, 2024, 11:59 PMET (Washington D.C. time).
This program brings together outstanding early/mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals (within 15 years of most recent degree), from the United States and the member countries of the African Union for a series of symposia to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. The goal of these meetings is to enhance scientific exchange and dialogue among early-to-middle career researchers in African countries and the United States, including the African science diaspora, and through this interaction facilitate research collaboration within and beyond the region. Another unique aspect of the Frontiers events is the pluri-disciplinarity of the participants’ backgrounds and research interests.
One of the main objectives of this Frontiers symposium is to advance our understanding of cutting-edge S&T trends in the U.S. and Africa and to foster dialogue and collaborations across disciplines. The upcoming symposium will address the following topics:
Session I: New Solutions for Decarbonization
Session II: Biotechnology
Session III: Precision Agriculture
Session IV: Advances in Space Research
Session V: Smart and Connected Cities
We encourage early-career scientists, engineers and medical professionals working on related research to apply to this multidisciplinary meeting, as long as they fulfill the eligibility criteria. Each general participant will also have the opportunity to present their research during poster sessions. Travel of selected participants will be covered. More details on the symposium, organization, and program can be found on the symposium webpage.
Please submit your application online by 11:59 PM ET on July 7, 2024. For more information on the U.S.-Africa Frontiers Program, please visit our program website. Please email USAfricaSTEM@nas.edu with any questions.
Mobility for Clean Energy Solutions to promote energy independence and environmental well-being through collaboration and innovation, addressing climate challenges across Africa.
Background:
Africa, a continent brimming with potential, faces a critical challenge: ensuring energy access and tackling climate change. Over 50% of its population lacks electricity, and relying on unsustainable practices threatens their health and the environment. Yet, Africa possesses a wealth of untapped renewable resources – a golden key to unlocking a brighter future. The Homegrown Clean Energy (HCE) Solutions Project steps in to address these challenges with a vision driven by African ingenuity. We are empowering universities, the private sector, and local communities to develop clean energy solutions tailored to their specific needs.
The objectives of Homegrown Clean Energy:
Promote the development of Homegrown Clean Energy (HCE) solutions for underrepresented communities.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and technology transfer among participating institutions.
Enhance entrepreneurship skills in clean energy solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation in Africa.
Promote gender equality and social inclusion in clean energy solutions.
Participating Institutions:
Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMIN), Nigeria
Makerere University is pleased to announce a vacancy for the position of Assistant Administrative Officer (REC Administrator) within the School of Biomedical Sciences Research Ethics Committee (MakSBSREC). This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to the ethical oversight of research involving human participants.
Duration: 1 Year, renewable upon satisfactory performance
Duty Station: Kampala
Qualifications, Desired Skills, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, Medicine and Surgery, Ethics and Human Rights, or any related field.
Master’s degree in Bioethics (an added advantage).
Up-to-date training in Human Subject Protection or Good Clinical Practice.
Proficiency in English (both spoken and written).
Prior experience in regulatory work in research studies or projects.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit a soft copy of their application documents and a motivation letter to deansbs.chs@mak.ac.ug with the subject line “Application for the position of Assistant Administrative Officer (REC Administrator)”. Address your application to the Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences.
Deadline for submission: July 2, 2024, by 5:00 pm Ugandan time.
Please provide a reliable 24-hour phone contact. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.