VC's Diary

Officially Opening 1st GORILLA Conference

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5 years ago

December 3, 2020

Mark Wamai

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe presides over the opening ceremony of the 1st International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under global Environmental Change (GORILLA), 3rd-5th December 2020, Kampala Uganda.

This morning I officiated at the opening ceremony of the 1st international conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under global Environmental Change (GORILLA) at Protea Hotel by Marriott, Kampala.

I emphasized the need for Makerere University to take the lead in researching on climate change and it’s effect on livelihoods.

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Launching the MUTIC Board

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July 24, 2025

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This morning I inaugurated the Board of the Makerere University Technology and Innovation Centre (MUTIC). The Board which will be chaired by Prof. Ireeta Winston Tumps will steer the strategy to commercialize the research findings at @Makerere and help to create thousands of jobs. I congratulate the pioneer Board of MUTIC.

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Vice Chancellor stands with the first female student of Gondar University, Ethiopia at the 70th Anniversary celebrations

At the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Gondar University in Ethiopia, I have met the first female student of the university. I have also participated in the launch of the Ethiopia Research Consortium. I have congratulated them on the launch of the Consortium and emphasised that it is through such collaboration that we will produce a critical mass of researchers for Africa.

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Strengthening Ophthalmology With SYSU China

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July 19, 2025

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Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and President of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center signing Memorandum of Understanding as other officials witness

I signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center at Sun Yat-sen University. We have agreed to collaborate in advancing ophthalmology at our two institutions. Remarkably, one in every six ophthalmologists in China is a graduate of the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, making it a leading global research hub in this field. I look forward to the fruits of our collaboration.